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Wegmans Dethroned: Surprising New Supermarket Favorite Takes Top Spot
Move over Wegmans. There's a new favorite store in town. The Rochester-based supermarket chain has been dethroned as the best in America. And you'll never guess by who. Wegmans is beloved by not just shopped, but employees too. The chain has received numerous honors as one of the best places to shop and the top place to work.
Meet Teddy Graham: Seneca Park Zoo red panda cub gets his name
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Say hello to Teddy Graham – the recently born red panda at Seneca Park Zoo has received his name! Teddy was born at the Zoo on June 27 and was abandoned by his mother Raji, which is not uncommon for first-born cubs of red pandas. This has led to the cub […]
Select local Verizon stores to give away free backpacks Sunday
Rochester, N.Y. — Eight Verizon stores in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region will distribute free backpacks Sunday as part of the 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. The giveaway starts at 1 p.m. at the following stores:. 5 Franklin Plaza, Dansville. 4245 Lakeville Road, Geneseo. 4756 Lake Road, Brockport. 2157...
Best Deli Restaurants in Rochester, NY
Rochester boasts a vibrant deli food culture, and among the best Deli restaurants in Rochester are Ciaccia’s Delicatessen, River Street Sandwich Makers, and DiPisa Old World Submarines. These establishments, known for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in Rochester, offer a unique blend of flavors and traditional recipes that delight locals and visitors alike.
Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with a free slice
National Cheesecake Day is officially Tuesday, July 30, but Cheesy Eddie's will be celebrating it a few days early. On Friday, July 26, it will observe the day by giving out free slices of cheesecake ― 3,000 in all. The longtime Rochester bakery has been handing out free cheesecake on National Cheesecake...
New non-stop flights from Rochester to Florida & North Carolina
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – Avelo Airlines announced a large expansion in Rochester Wednesday – now offering non-stop flights from Rochester to Central Florida and North Carolina near Charlotte. The one-way flights will run twice weekly in the fall. According to the airline, flights will be priced low, with some starting at just $62. Passengers will […]
DEC warns of Asian Longhorned Beetles
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There are two species of beetles that can be found throughout New York State. The first being the Native Whitespotted Pine Sawyer, which is native to the state. The other being the Asian Longhorned Beetle. “The Asian Longhorned Beetle is an invasive insect from Asia that attacks and kills hardwood trees, […]
Cozy new coffee shop opens in Rochester. Take a peek
Angela Liu was born in New York City, moved to Rochester as a teen and attended boarding school in China. She studied fine arts and nursing but mostly had a career in corporate America, including working as a Chinese translator for engineers in the semiconductor industry. A common thread has been enjoying visits to cafés and coffee shops. Finally, she decided to open one of her own in the North Winton Village. ...
Upstate New York City Getting It’s Own Version Of Board Game
Summertime in Western New York often means people coming outside to do all sorts of things when the warm weather is around. Whether it's taking advantage of all the great concerts, events, and shows happening in the region or just finding some water to hang out at, 99 times out of a hundred, what it does not mean is hanging out at home.
Free Peace Barbeque Hosted By Pathways to Peace
Members of the City of Rochester’s Pathways to Peace outreach team are firing up the grill in several city neighborhoods this summer. The Pathways to Peace Barbeques aim to build positive relationships, strengthen neighborhoods, and reduce youth violence. This week’s free Peace Barbeque will take place, 5 to 7 p.m., today, Wednesday, July 24 at Manhattan Square Park, 353 Court St. Members of the Pathways to Peace outreach team will dish up flavorful barbeque and provide residents with valuable information and resources. Additional Peace Barbeques will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on the following days and locations:
Rochester marks 60th anniversary of 1964 uprising with film screening
Rochester, N.Y. — This week marks the 60th anniversary of the July 1964 riots in Rochester. Frustration and resentment brought on by institutional racism, overcrowding and police-dog attacks exploded into three days of violence. The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission hosted a screening Wednesday night of the...
Small but Mighty! Irondequoit-based Pet Rescue Serves Rochester Community for 20 Years
Located in the heart of the Irondequoit community is Pet Adoption Network (PAN), a place where compassion meets dedication and where the lives of homeless cats are transformed through love and commitment. PAN is a bit of a hidden gem, quietly but steadfastly making a profound impact for more than 20 years on the lives of cats and kittens in need and the families who have welcomed them into their hearts.
Homemade Italian-style gelato coming to University Ave. in Rochester
A popular bakery known for Roman-style pizzas and Italian pastries is adding a new treat to its lineup: homemade gelato. Beginning Friday, July 26, Forno Tony will start serving gelato at 1350 University Ave., in the same building as Black Button Distilling. It opened at that location on Dec. 30 after it was forced to close in the small plaza at East Avenue and Winton Road in late 2022. ...
Spencerport's C&C Bakery opens
If the words "loaded Oreo brownie" appeal to you, there's a new spot in Spencerport for you. 13WHAM's Chris Lopez heads to the newly opened C&C Bakery on Nichols Street to find out more. "Every Christmas, [my daughter and I] used to pick one day — it's a cookie day...
Rochester print shop hosts t-shirt fundraiser for Verona Street Animal Society
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local print shop, Tiny Fish Printing, is giving back to the community, with a laugh along the way. The company has made a special run t-shirt featuring the image of Bodega, the cat that lives in their Rochester location. Tiny Fish tells News 8 that they rescued him almost ten years […]
It's sweet corn season, plus foods we miss
Hello friends, Over the weekend I had a taste of some of the first of the summer's sweet corn. My friend had picked it up at Sunscape Farms, and it was incredibly sweet and crispy. I'm sure it's turning up at other farm stands, so get yours now. I usually enjoy corn prepared simply...
First ever Camp Legacy brings childhood back to retired community
BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) – Clover Blossom – a senior living center in Brighton held its first ever Camp Legacy. The camp offered a unique opportunity for anyone over 62-years-old to relive their childhood summer camp days while discovering what being a member of a retirement community is all about. The camp held many fun activities […]
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