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This Gleaming 1948 New York Diner Is The Last Of Its Kind Ever Built
There’s a diner sitting on South Clinton Avenue in Rochester, New York, that has absolutely no business being as perfect as it is, and yet here we are. The Highland Park Diner isn’t just a breakfast spot. It’s the final diner ever produced by the Jerry O’Mahony Company,...
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Veterinary shortage impacts emergency care access in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Fewer and fewer options for emergency veterinary care are available in our region, and, as one representative from Lollypop Farm tells News 8, that issue is becoming more common nationwide. While Lollypop is back to operating with a full staff, many clinics and shelters still need help, as fewer people pursue […]
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This Rochester, New York Italian Bakery Has Been Making Cannoli Worthy Of Rome Since 1929
Some Rochester traditions come in a white bakery box tied with string. One shop on the city’s east side has been filling those boxes since 1929, back when Herbert Hoover was in the White House. Nearly a century later, people still line up for its cannoli, cookies, and celebration...
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Moka Energy Named “Best Energy Bar” in Food Network’s 2026 Best of the Best Awards
Caramel Cappuccino Coffee Bean Bar joins 25 standout winners following Food Network’s evaluation of more than 250 products. ROCHESTER, N.Y., October 23, 2026 — Moka Energy, the Rochester company behind real coffee you can eat, has been named “Best Energy Bar” in Food Network’s 2026 Best of the Best Awards. The recognition honors Moka’s Caramel Cappuccino Coffee Bean Bar as one of 25 winners selected from more than 250 products Food Network’s shopping experts tested and reviewed this year.
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Takeout fried chicken restaurant opens in Northeast Rochester
Crunchy Lab, a new takeout-only fried chicken restaurant, opens Oct. 23 at 2260 Clifford Ave. in Rochester. The restaurant fuses Louisiana-style fried chicken with Dominican pica pollo flavors. It offer several meal sizes, from 2 to 16 pieces of chicken. Side choices include fries, tostones, mac & cheese, chofan (a Dominican-style fried rice dish) and white rice and beans. The quick-service restaurant does not offer dine-in seating but has a space for private events, including a full bar. It also offers catering with a week's notice. To celebrate its opening day, it will offer 100 free orders exclusively to customers residing in the 14609 ZIP code. Eligible customers must register for its loyalty program through www.crunchylabsny.com to qualify. If you go Crunchy Lab is at 2260 Clifford Ave. On Friday, Oct. 23, its opening day, it will be open 4 to 11 p.m. Its regular hours will be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Call (585) 448-0119. Find a full menu and order online at crunchylabsny.com . This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Takeout fried chicken restaurant opens in Northeast Rochester
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The 9 Rochester, New York Restaurants Still Serving Their Longtime Favorites
One of the most famous meals in upstate New York has a trademarked name, and that name includes the word garbage. It started in 1918, and the family behind it still serves it today. That detail hooked me right away. I love a city where a pile of home fries,...
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Primetime 585 and Wegmans hold sneaker giveaway
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Students at School Number 22 in Rochester are starting the weekend off on the right foot, with a sneaker giveaway! It was the latest stop for Primetime 585 and Wegmans, partnering to give away new shoes. They’ve held the giveaways for four years. We spoke with the principal, who says you […]
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The Rochester, New York Bakery That Has Quietly Baked Challah And Seven Layer Cake Since 1977
On a busy stretch of Rochester, there is a bakery counter that still runs on the idea that bread is worth doing the old way. Friday mornings mean braided challah heading out the door for Shabbat tables across the city, and somewhere in the case sits a seven layer cake that longtime locals swear brings back a beloved Rochester recipe.
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Bills legend Jim Kelly shares emotional moment with former News 8 anchor John Kucko amid cancer battle
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two familiar faces with a shared history of fighting cancer recently came together for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, survival and the challenges of facing the disease. Former News 8 sports anchor John Kucko, who is battling brain cancer, received a surprise visit from Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim […]
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Sicilian-inspired ‘Avola Cafe’ now open in Penfield’s Browncroft neighborhood
PENFIELD, N.Y. (WROC) – There’s a new café up and running in Penfield. Anthony Devola and his wife opened Avola Café last week at the corner of Browncroft Boulevard and Blossom Road. The couple turned the vacant 3,500 sq. ft. space into an inviting atmosphere. The name and menu draw from Devola’s Sicilian roots. “It’s […]
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United Airlines flight bound for Newark turns back over security concern
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What’s In Store? FLX Studios opens in Henrietta
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) – It’s a destination for content creation. FLX Studios is now open at 75 Josons Drive in Henrietta. There are six production studios, a theatre, editing suites, and more over 24,000 sq. ft. Creators can rent out space by the hour and the necessary equipment is provided. With the help of local […]
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The Finger Lakes Online Beer Festival Returns to Cayuga Marketplace
The Finger Lakes Online Beer Festival is coming back to Cayuga Marketplace, spotlighting some of the region’s best breweries, cideries, and restaurants. Every Friday in October, a new featured deal will go live on CayugaMarketplace.com. Each week brings a new featured business and amazing discounts:. Friday, October 9th- Tavern...
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Petition seeks Indigenous name for Rochester’s future High Falls State Park before it opens in 2032
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A group of local advocates is pushing to change the name of the upcoming High Falls State Park before it opens. The park, set to become the first state park in the City of Rochester, is being built near the Pont de Rennes Bridge. Trish Corcoran, co-chair of the Indigenous People’s Day […]
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GALLERY: Strong Museum Play Ball gala
How much does the gala contribute to the Strong Museum's outreach programs?. Rochester, N.Y. — The Strong Museum turned into an adult playground Friday night. The Strong’s Play Ball is considered Rochester’s most playful fundraising gala. Sponsors, donors, and partners were invited out to explore the museum’s...