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David Bond, a lifelong resident of Henrietta, New York, and recent retiree from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), is set to appear as a contestant on “Jeopardy!” this Thursday, December 5, 2024. The episode will air at 7:30 p.m. on WROC. Tune in to support him and witness his performance. Source: Rochester First
Traffic Alert: Due to heavy lake-effect snow, I-90 westbound is closed from Exit 59 (Dunkirk–Fredonia–NY Route 60) to the Pennsylvania state line. Additionally, a ban on tandem trucks and empty commercial vehicles is in effect from Exit 53 (Buffalo–Canada–Niagara Falls–I-190) to the PA state line. Motorists should expect delays and consider alternate routes. Rochester Area: […]
The Harley School’s “Beyond Soup Club” is making a big difference in Rochester this holiday season. Led by high school students Mary Muller and Luna Clark, the club raises funds through bake sales to prepare and distribute homemade meals like chili, mac salad, and cornbread. These meals are donated to organizations like St. Peter’s Kitchen, […]
A lucky Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at the Wegmans on Mt. Read Boulevard in Rochester, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket is a third-prize winner from the recent drawing, where numbers are chosen from two separate fields: 1 to 69 for the main numbers and 1 to 26 for the red […]
As Thanksgiving approaches, Monroe County grocery stores are gearing up for one of the busiest shopping weeks of the year. Gates Big M in North Gates has been preparing for the holiday rush by stocking shelves and readying its baking and meat departments. This year, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner is down 2% from 2023, […]
St. John Fisher University juniors Marissa Terech and Emma Muchow have turned a class project into an inspiring bilingual children’s book, Mia La Cerdita. Written in English and Spanish, the book aims to promote literacy and cultural connection in Rochester City School District (RCSD) classrooms. Starting with bilingual poems for a class assignment, Terech partnered […]
A single-vehicle crash on I-490 at Culver Road in Rochester claimed the lives of two passengers and left two others hospitalized. State troopers confirmed that the driver, who suffered minor injuries, was arrested at the scene after becoming combative. Witness George Yelin described the chaotic aftermath, noting that officers restrained and tased the agitated driver […]
The Young Women’s College Prep Charter School in Rochester hosted its annual “Cool Women, Hot Jobs” event on Friday, inspiring young girls to pursue ambitious career goals. The event featured over 50 female professionals from diverse fields who shared their career journeys, challenges, and achievements with the students. Principal Sherri Webber emphasized the importance of […]
The All-State Festival & Winter Conference, hosted by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), is returning to Rochester for its 88th year. The event will take place at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center and the Eastman Theater from December 5 to December 8. This year marks a significant milestone as three additional ensembles […]
The YMCA of Greater Rochester, in partnership with MVP Health Care, is offering free swim lessons to local children as part of an effort to promote water safety and accessibility. Each ten-week session accommodates 50 kids, with 100 children served overall. Open to kids aged 6-18, the lessons aim to teach swimming as a vital […]
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