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COVID outbreak forces closure of Verona Street animal shelter in Rochester
The Verona Street Shelter in the City of Rochester has temporarily closed to the public after several employees have contracted COVID-19, the shelter announced Thursday on social media. The shelter, 184 Verona St. is set to reopen on Thursday, June 20. Redemptions will still be available by appointment only on...
Rochester's Juneteenth raises serious issues, not just holiday fun
Rochester's official Juneteenth celebration was a homecoming, a celebration and a show of strength in the face of challenging issues facing Black people in New York and all Americans. Serious topics provided context for everything happening Saturday at Martin Luther King Jr. park: HousingMental healthLegal rightsEducationBusiness opportunities ...
Rochester celebrates Juneteenth with parade, festival, and tributes to local youth and elders
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester celebrated Juneteenth with a day full of fun and culture on Saturday. The festivities kicked off with the Juneteenth Parade, which featured an RTS bus wrapped in the colors of the Juneteenth flag as one of the highlights. The party didn’t stop there, as it...
Mission 84 touches down in Rochester to welcome veterans home
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Local veterans came back home today after a trip to our nation’s capital. Nearly five dozen veterans embarking on mission 84 were flown by Honor Flight Rochester to Washington DC to visit the monuments made to commemorate their sacrifices and dedication for defending our country. Honor Flight Rochester is one-hundred-percent volunteer […]
'I hope not everything is a total loss:' Goodwill Clearance Center store front reopens after damaging water main break
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High, Middle, and Lower Falls gain national recognition from U.S. Geological Survey
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — High Falls, Middle Falls, and Lower Falls on the Genesee River have been officially recognized in the United States Geological Survey (USGS). This means these three landmarks will now appear on federal maps and be included in the official USGS database. The trio of waterfalls join...
Early primary voting begins: what you need to know
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Early primary voting began on June 15 and lasts through June 23 ahead of Election Day. Voters across the region had the first of several opportunities to participate in early voting. Among the races on Rochester area ballots: Michael Geraci challenging Lovely Warren for the...
Extended Cool Sweep declared to combat the heat in the Rochester area
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, the city will conduct a Cool Sweep operation through the coming week. City R-Centers, some library branches, and spray parks will be open for extended hours in the Rochester Region from June 17 through June 20. R-Centers with extended hours: R-Centers will be open 9 […]
What to know about the 2024 primary election in Monroe County
There are only two significant races on the primary ballot this June, but both involve prominent names in local Democratic politics. State Assemblyman Demond Meeks faces a challenge in the 137th district from Rochester City Council member Willie Lightfoot. The district encompasses the town of Gates plus a broad swath of western and northeastern Rochester, including the 19th Ward and much of the 14621 neighborhood.
Rochester celebrates World Refugee Day
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester celebrated its refugees Saturday on World Refugee Day at Rochester International Academy. The afternoon was filled with music, dance performances, fun for the whole family, and vendors who provided food from around the world. The day honors the bravery of millions of refugees around the world. World Refugee Day also celebrates the benefits […]
Power restored for over 1,300 residents, outages under investigation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Over one thousand RG&E customers in Monroe County lost power Friday morning. The outages were fixed as of 11 a.m. Friday morning. Nearly all of the outages were in the Penfield area. There were upwards of 1,383 customers without power. RG&E said its crews are assessing what caused the outages to […]
Assemblymember Lunsford announces funding for lifeguard training programs
Webster, N.Y. — Assemblymember Jen Lunsford announced a $1,000,000 investement for the YMCA’s lifeguard recruitment and training programs. The investment will help enhance the YMCA’s capacity to teach New Yorkers how to swim, attract new lifeguards, and retain existing staff. “We serve 1,000 members annually, and over...
Audit reveals Gates Fire District’s financial struggles despite 80% tax hike over 4 years
GATES, N.Y. — The Gates Fire District is in a bad financial situation, according to an audit released Friday by the New York State Comptroller’s Office. The audit shows the district has been losing reserve money over the past four years, despite raising taxes by more than 80% during that period. That’s more than $7 million in taxes.
Town of Brighton celebrates Juneteenth
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Town of Brighton honored Juneteenth with a flag raising ceremony at town hall Friday. This year’s event recognized Dr. Walter Cooper, the first African-American to earn his Ph.D. from the University of Rochester. This celebration comes as part of Brighton’s implementation of it’s inclusion, diversity, equity and advisory plan. “It […]
Road closures Saturday could affect your route
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Part of West Main Street in downtown Rochester will close Saturday, June 15 for work involving street cranes on buildings in the area. The closure will stretch from Irving Place down to where Exchange Boulevard and State Street meet. The street is expected to reopen tomorrow.
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