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Popular Rochester breakfast spot moving to bigger location
Less than a year after opening on Culver Road, a popular breakfast spot is heading to a new location at CityGate, a shopping and office plaza at the intersection of Westfall and East Henrietta roads. The Toast Factory opened at 1322 Culver Road last summer. It specializes in sweet and...
Photographer uses drone to shine light on abandoned historic buildings in Rochester area
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Alex Ramos is using his drone skills to bring attention to historic, but forgotten, buildings in Upstate New York. Ramos piloted his drone above the Walters Building, an infirmary built 90 years ago near Highland Park in Rochester. The bars went on the windows because so many people tried to escape.
Red Lobster closes 87 locations in 27 states. See the complete list
On May 13, Red Lobster at 655 Jefferson Road in Henrietta shut down abruptly, along with dozens of other locations across the country. A look at the restaurant chain's website reveals 87 stores "temporarily" closed across 27 states. Online restaurant liquidator TAGeX Brands is auctioning off the contents of 48 of them, including the Henrietta location, and has indicated that those restaurants are closed permanently. The TAGeX website says the live auctions will end Thursday, and...
Quintessentially Rochester: The secrets of hometown creation Chicken French
There's a kind of alchemy that happens in Rochester's second-most-famous dish, right in the pan, when a familiar protein lets in a happy burst of flavor. A similar pop of joy occurs when a typical Rochesterian thinks about Chicken French, sees it on a menu or finds it on their plate.
Lollypop Farm granted custody of most dogs recovered from Leopard Street hoarding situation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Lollypop Farm was officially granted custody of nearly all the dogs taken out of what it called a hoarding situation in Rochester. 120 dogs were taken from a home on Leopard Street in April. Many were in need of medical care and showed signs of mistreatment. Officials with Lollypop tell News […]
Ostrich races were once so popular, even a famous Rochester news anchor tried it
Summer is less than a month away and we want to remember one of the crazier summertime antics that used to be held in the Rochester area — ostrich racing. The races were held annually at the Monroe County Fairgrounds and occasionally at other local sites. The large birds were harnessed and pulled carriages (known as sulkies) with riders who had no “brakes” or ways to steer except brooms placed beside the ostrich’s head.
'Jazz at the Beach' free concert series rolls on in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. — A popular local concert series hit the stage Tuesday night in Charlotte. Jazz at the Beach returned to Tropix Nightclub in Lake Avenue, featuring a performance from the Bill Tiberio Band. From now through November, the series will continue at Tropix with free, family-friendly jazz concerts...
Danielle Ponder thrills hometown crowd at 126th annual Lilac Festival in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — R&B and soul artist Danielle Ponder headlined the 126th Lilac Festival on Thursday. A sea of people at Highland Park watched the homegrown sensation on the center stage of the festival. Ponder, the headlining act, returned to her hometown for the free show. Ponder left...
Open Friday: Aunty’s Jamaican Kitchen in Greece
GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) — Coming to Greece Friday is Aunty’s Jamaican Kitchen; an authentic Jamaican fast-casual joint with a few twists on the menu. The address is 1250 Latta Road. The grand opening is Friday from 11 a.m. until sellout. Shelly-Ann Robinson is the owner and head cook, and works as a nurse manager at […]
New daily direct flights from Rochester to Fort Lauderdale announced
Another airline is getting in on the direct flight fun as Spirit Airlines is adding daily nonstop flights between the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in southeast Florida. The service is set to start on Aug. 14 and will mark the first daily...
Coming up on Connections: Friday, May 17, 2024
First hour: Rochester City School Board Commissioner Amy Maloy on the latest with the board and the district. Second hour: Previewing the 2024 Rochester Cocktail Revival. The Rochester City School District is continuing its search for a new superintendent. The district’s current leader, Carmine Peluso, has announced he will resign from his position at the end of the current school year. We’ve invited every member of the RCSD Board to join us on the program to discuss the state of the district, the commissioners’ work, and their priorities for students and families. This hour, we sit down with Commissioner Amy Maloy, who answers our questions and yours. In studio:
Rochester firm involved in liquidation process for Red Lobster restaurants that have closed
Dozens of Red Lobster restaurants around the U.S. are facing closure as the chain’s owner is dealing with financial problems, and a Rochester-based company is helping with the liquidation process. The company is TAGeX Brands, and they provide facility and equipment services including liquidation in the restaurant business. Its...
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