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Carlson Child Care Center will close at the end of August
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The YMCA of Greater Rochester announced it will be closing the Carlson Child Care Center at the MetroCenter building. In a statement to News8, the YMCA explains the decision to close the center was made due to not having enough long-term, committed partners to share the space. The building, located on […]
Rochester students explore trades, other alternatives to college at career fair
Rochester, N.Y. — Some Rochester city school students got an opportunity last week to connect face-to-face with potential employers. Representatives from 10 labor unions attended a career fair at Wilson Magnet High School Friday, showing graduating seniors some paths they can take if they're not interested in attending college.
Adam Interviews: Founder of Haiti school linked to Rochester
WALWORTH, N.Y. (WROC) — On January 12, 2010, Jean Marc Brissau lived out a nightmare. He had been leaving Port-au-Prince for his hometown of Leogane about 20 miles away when the earthquake shook Haiti and killed tens of thousands of people. Leogane was the epicenter. While his wife and children survived, many of his friends […]
McQuaid students deliver essential supplies to Rochester's School No. 33
Rochester, N.Y. — There was a special delivery Wednesday for students at John James Audubon School No. 33. High school students from McQuaid Jesuit arrived with boxes of school supplies and hosted a school supply drive, distributing everything from binders and folders to pencils. "This means something more to...
RCSD elementary teachers facing potential layoffs
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Possible layoffs are looming over Rochester City School District teachers as the academic year draws to a close. The potential job cuts could come this summer amid a major overhaul in the district. The district's Invest in Tomorrow reconfiguration plan calls for closing several schools...
Highlights: New York Class B Championship — Southside Beats Victor in Crazy OT Finish
Southside claimed the New York State Class B Championship with a thrilling 12-11 overtime victory over Victor. Southside trailed by as much as 8-3, but rallied in the second half, tying the game with less than a second remaining and winning in OT. Inside Lacrosse Staff. High School. Riley Kennedy...
'It's surreal:' Theater students are heading to NYC representing Rochester
The 2024 National High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as the Jimmy Awards, are coming up and a couple of local high school students will represent Rochester in NYC — performing at the same theater as The Lion King on Broadway.
State champs galore in Section V Best
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The spring season was a strong one for Section V, as five teams brought home state titles in the past week. Many individuals had successful outings at states as well. Sam Roselli of Fairport, Domenic Giancreco from McQuaid, Wellsville’s Makenna Dunbar, Devin Livingston of Victor,...
VOA opening nearly 100 new slots for child care in Rochester
A glimmer of relief for working families in Monroe County as Volunteers of America Upstate announces the expansion of child care slots for its programs. The announcement comes as the post-pandemic child care crisis persists.
High school students participate in Genius Olympiad
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Over 1,000 talented high school students from 67 different countries put their heads together Tuesday night at RIT. It’s called Genius Olympiad, a prestigious competition where young innovative minds are tasked with presenting solutions to a variety of environmental challenges facing our society.The projects were judged by members of Central New […]
Golisano gift will fund a new intellectual and developmental disabilities institute at UR
The institute will centralize and expand the university's patient care, community outreach, and caregiver support programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Sunrise Smart Start: School temperatures, MCC layoff update
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Weather Forecast: Another dreary day as highs are stuck in the low 60s It is a cloudy day across Rochester. Temperatures are stagnant and struggle to get out of the 50s. We’ll slug our […]
MCC’s proposed layoffs of teaching faculty will not move forward
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe Community College’s proposed layoffs are off the table. The college’s Board of Trustees approved voluntary retirement and voluntary separation opportunities for eligible full-time instructors. The board says this was the result of months-long conversations with the administration, MCC’s Faculty Association Union, and the Faculty Senate. This comes a month after […]
RCSD board eyes renaming School No. 33
Since its founding in 1890, School No. 33 has been named after John James Audobon, the 18th century naturalist. Soon it will have a new name, potentially that of a beloved leader and “Queen Mother” in Rochester. “Place and people mattered to Iris Bannister and they knew that...
Generation ROC: Fourth grade class welcomes Sen. Samra Brouk
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) — Jennifer Gottfried’s fourth grade class is taking “be the change” to heart. When News 8 last met these kids from Iroquois Middle School—affectionately known as The Gottfried Crew—each had chosen a topic they’d like to stand up to and fix within our community. They were invited to a student leadership conference […]
RCSD considering fate of 30 teachers as district grapples with declining enrollment, fiscal responsibility
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester City School District recently put dozens of teachers on notice that they would be losing their jobs at the end of the school year, after a more than 40% drop in enrollment over the past 20 years and 11 schools set to close. Fifty-three...
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