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CMAC’s new clear bag policy starts this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Starting this Sunday, CMAC will be introducing a clear bag policy. In a recent post on X, CMAC officials said all attendees’ belongings must be brought in a clear bag or a clutch/wallet — both must be of a certain size. This policy will apply to every event hosted at CMAC. […]
Return of spotted lanternfly brings a new mantra to the Rochester area
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — An invasive and potentially destructive insect first spotted in Monroe County last year has made a return. The spotted lanternfly can do real damage, especially to our region's vital grape industry, causing local experts to create a new mantra: "See it, squash it, report it."
Events to look forward to in the Rochester area this weekend!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — This upcoming weekend is filled with events for the Rochester area! News 8 has compiled a list of the many events happening throughout the Monroe County area. Fairport Canal Days The annual Fairport Canal Days kicks off Friday night with a chicken barbeque before vendors will open along the Erie Canal […]
Rochester, Monroe County proclaim Gun Violence Awareness Day & Wear Orange Weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The City of Rochester and Monroe County are teaming up Saturday in the national movement to proclaim Gun Violence Awareness Day & Wear Orange Weekend in Rochester and Monroe County. Members of anti-violence organizations will read a joint proclamation at Parcel 5 at 3 p.m. Organizations participating include: Pathways to Peace, […]
Federal assistance available for New Yorkers impacted by July 2023 flooding
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul announced that federal assistance is now available to New Yorkers in Ontario, Orange, and neighboring counties impacted by the July 2023 flood event. Residents and businesses are eligible to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest loans to aid in recovery from the July 9-10, 2023 severe weather event that significantly damaged homes and businesses.
KeyBank Live at Larkin Square line-up released
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Food trucks from Buffalo, Rochester, and beyond will be together this summer at Larkin Square for Food Truck Tuesdays. Spend the evenings surrounded by live music and food beginning on June 4 and running until August 27. The event will be 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Reading comes to life with new Storywalk at Rochester’s El Camino Trail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Turning pages into play… that’s the goal for a new Storywalk introduced to one of Rochester’s Latino neighborhoods. It’s made possible through a community effort to help make reading more accessible to families. The new Storywalk is located along the El Camino Trail in Rochester, and takes the pages from an […]
Rochester enjoys a perfect evening with food trucks and live music at Public Market
Rochester, N.Y. — Wednesday was a perfect night for the Food Truck Rodeo at the Rochester Public Market. Attendees enjoyed Rochester's mobile cuisine, which offers diverse and creative dishes, drinks, local beer and dessert. They were also treated to live music provided by Miller and Other Sinners. Food truck...
Mental Health Association of Rochester showcases new location, resources
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Mental Health Association of Rochester hosted an open house Wednesday to share its resources with the community. The event also celebrated the organization's recent move to a new location at Village Gate on North Goodman Street. Visitors could tour several rooms in the space,...
Early voting in the New York Primary starts in two weeks
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Early voting in New York’s June Primary is set to begin in two weeks, with Primary day itself on June 25. The Presidental Primary back was in March but June voting will set the menu of candidates for your federal, state and local election in November. Early voting runs from Saturday, […]
Two of the top seller’s markets in US are in Upstate NY, ranking finds
Rochester, N.Y. — Prepare for endless bidding wars, homebuyers: Upstate New York is home to the nation’s top seller’s market. Rochester has been named the No. 1 seller’s market in the United States by Realtor.com. The city wasn’t the only Upstate community to make the list of the nation’s 10 strongest seller’s markets: Syracuse snagged the 10th spot on the ranking.
Rochester Jewish community members honored
A gathering Wednesday celebrated members of the Rochester Jewish community who have gone above and beyond in their service to others. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/rochester-jewish-community-members-honored/
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