Local contestant wins big on ‘The Price is Right’

WATCH: Ontario resident Jeremy Punsririruk’s Final Showcase on “The Price is Right” (Video/CBS Entertainment) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Come on down! We had a local contestant on “The Price Is Right!” Jeremy Punsiriruk got very lucky on Monday’s episode. He was the closest to guessing the price of the spa retreat prize in Arizona and […]

Invasion of Privacy: Al “Buzzo” Bruno

Music is a binding force for small communities. It has the unique power to both structure local identity and provide solace to those who feel like outsiders, acting as both tradition and innovation. Geneseo’s own Buzzo Music is a staple of Main Street. It has served as the heart of Geneseo’s music culture for 56 years, all thanks to its co-founder, Al “Buzzo” Bruno.

Victor native Jack Mancuso sears his name to fame as Chef Cuso

At the intersection of grill recipes, food experiments and sports on just about any social media platform, one is likely to find Chef Cuso. It’s a moniker for Victor native Jack Mancuso, the face behind (and in front of) the Chef Cuso handle who makes it very clear that he is “not a chef,” even […] The post Victor native Jack Mancuso sears his name to fame as Chef Cuso appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture. .

Alicia Keys’ “Hell’s Kitchen” tour plays Rochester’s West Herr Auditorium

Rochester, N.Y. — A new touring production is taking over the stage in Rochester, and it’s arriving with a massive operation behind the curtain. The touring company for Alicia Keys’ “Hell’s Kitchen” is performing at West Herr Auditorium Theatre, bringing six trucks of equipment to support the show.

New theater planned for downtown Canandaigua. Here's where | Exclusive

Sure, the building on Coach Street in Downtown Canandaigua that Nils and Amy Swanson are renovating is small. But the community theater playhouse the couple opened several years ago in Westchester County was smaller than this one. The COVID-19 pandemic, which ended their project after two performances, resulted in their move to Canandaigua. They brought the show with them. They are now in the process of renovating a small building that housed a dog-grooming business in the hopes of opening their small playhouse by spring. A sequel, if you will, to their opening act. Their Forall Theater Co. may fill a niche in Canandaigua and Finger Lakes region, as their stage and productions will be on a smaller scale than the nearby Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua and Bristol Valley Theater in Naples. "We'll have the most intimate space in the Finger Lakes, at least to start with," Amy Swanson said. A background in theater Both work remotely; Amy in information technology and Nils in shipping and receiving for a company that furnishes luxury resorts and hotels. Theater is in their roots, and both have been acting since their early teens. Classically trained, Nils said he's acted in

Grace Potter & the Tresspassers coming to the Kodak Center

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Grace Potter and the Tresspassers announced their 2027 North American Tour and Rochester is a stop! The four-time Grammy nominee and her band will be performing at the Kodak Center on Thursday, January 21, 2027. The show kicks off at 7:30 p.m. According to the Kodak Center, a dollar from every […]

Giraffe Kendi moves to Seneca Park Zoo for training

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Kendi, a 1-year-old male Masai giraffe, is at Rochester’s Tower (a group of giraffes) for expert care and training before continuing to Canada. Coming from the Greenville Zoo, Kendi is now at the Seneca Park Zoo following a recommendation from the Masai giraffe Species Survival Plan and will ultimately be transferred […]

The Skycoasters support Honor Flight with this year's ultimate tailgate Turkey Bash

The Skycoasters honor Rochester's veterans with this year's Turkey Bash. Jerry Boone from The Skycoasters and Terry Sinopoli, general manager of Arlene's Costumes, join ARC Rochester to preview what guests can expect at the upcoming dance party, including a silent disco, glow-in-the-dark tattoos and raffle tickets. Proceeds from the ultimate...

Corning native, combat vet Jason Shaddock shares Veterans Day lessons

Hundreds came to honor servicemen and women Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Corning's annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park, off Park Avenue. Brian Francis, commander of the Corning American Legion and a retired U.S. Army veteran with 26 years of service, emphasized the role of military service in safeguarding fundamental freedoms. "It is a soldier, not a poet who has given up freedom of speech," Francis said. "It is a soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us freedom to demonstrate. It is a soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag." Francis said these liberties were earned through the sacrifices and service of those who defended the nation. Jason Shaddock, Deputy Commissioner for New York State Department of Veterans Service and combat veteran of the United State Marine Corps and the United States Army, thanked the Corning American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4218 for co-sponsoring the Veterans Day event. "As a native of Corning, is especially meaningful to be here today," Shaddock said while speaking at the Veterans Memorial Park event. "I know the character of the people of the Southern Tier. I

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World’s largest harmonica and museum to visit Corning

CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – According to a release, the world’s largest harmonica and accompanying museum is set to visit Corning beginning in November. Beginning on Saturday, Nov. 28, the second-floor gallery at Matrich Music, located at 62 E Market St., will showcase the world’s largest harmonica and traveling museum. The museum will be on display […]

Holiday Displays Return to George Eastman Museum

Visitors are invited to celebrate the season at the George Eastman Museum as its beloved annual holiday displays have returned and will runthrough Sunday, January 3, 2027. The merry showcase features over 50 cleverly designed and beautifully decorated gingerbread creations, along with dozens of handcrafted wreaths, festive tabletop trees, and diverse mantel displays.

PBS documentary series "Crime and Punishment" features the story of Rochester's Austin Reed

A new PBS documentary series premiering Monday, Nov. 16 on WXXI-TV features the story of a Rochester native. "Crime and Punishment in America" is a four-part series examining criminal justice in America from the colonial era to today. Austin Reed was a Black man who was born free in Rochester...

Borinquen Dance Theatre to usher in a new era of the company

After 45 years as the artistic director for Borinquen Dance Theatre, its founder Nydia Padilla-Rodriguez is retiring in December.

25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Graduated From Binghamton University

People sometimes think of Binghamton University as a place where students go to prepare for careers in business, science, law, and other demanding fields. That is certainly part of its reputation. Yet the university has also educated actors, comedians, musicians, writers, television personalities, political leaders, and people who helped build major American companies. Some of those names are so familiar that their connection to this SUNY campus in New York’s Southern Tier comes as a surprise.

100 Years Ago: November 11, 2026

100 Years Ago is brought to you by AVRE. 100 years ago today, this is Armistice Day, and America, along with half the countries of the western world, has paused to pay its tribute to the dead who fell in the greatest war of all history. Today, Binghamton joins with...

Newfield Lions Club holiday craft fair returns to fire hall

The Newfield Lions Club is bringing its holiday craft fair back to its smaller, familiar setting this year, inviting shoppers to browse handmade goods, enjoy refreshments and support a local service organization whose fundraising dollars return to the community. The annual Newfield Lions Club Holiday Craft Fair will run from...

RPU hosts ‘Monster High’ themed drag show

On Saturday, Nov. 7, Rainbow Pride Union hosted an exhilarating drag event, uniting a crowd of creative minds to compete in a ‘Monster High’-themed lip-syncing competition. Founded in 1971, RPU is Binghamton University’s longest-standing queer organization. The organization focuses on raising awareness for LGBTQ+ rights while providing a...