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Webster wastewater facility turning into 'water resource recovery facility'
The town of Webster is working to completely replace their wastewater facility to turn it into a "water resource recovery facility." READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/webster-wastewater-facility-turning-into-water-resource-recovery-facility/
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 ...
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 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...
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.
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...
‘I hope not everything is a total loss:’ Goodwill Clearance Center store front reopens after damaging water main break
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Goodwill of the Finger Lakes Clearance Center on Jefferson Road has reopened. This after a water main break earlier this week damaged the facility and a large portion of the donated items inside. Goodwill of the Finger Lakes CEO Jen Lake says she didn’t...
Juneteenth events: City hall block party on Friday and more celebrations this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Juneteenth, a federal holiday that commemorates freedom from slavery, is on Wednesday, June 19. The Rochester area is holding celebrations and events at museums ahead of the holiday. Here’s your guide:. Rochester City Hall Juneteenth Block Party (Friday) The City of Rochester will kick off...
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 […]
Monroe Community Hospital hosts annual classic car show with music and food
Rochester, N.Y. — Some of the region's finest wheels were displayed at Monroe Community Hospital for its classic car show. Organizers say this is one of the hospital's biggest events of the year, bringing a little light to residents' days. "The residents every year love this; it's one of...
YMCA Camp Arrowhead opens ‘Airnasium’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A new addition to the YMCA family opened Thursday. It’s called the Airnasium, an open air gym for outdoor recreation. It’s the first of its kind in Monroe County, located at the Y’s Camp Arrowhead in Pittsford. It features a turf field for youth sports, bathrooms, lockers and picnic tables. YMCA […]
Festival celebrates Rochester’s deaf community Saturday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A city with one of the largest deaf populations in the country, Rochester is hosting its Deaf Festival on Saturday to celebrate the community. The celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. at Genesee Valley Park, and will include food trucks, recreational activates, dancing, vendors, prizes and more.
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