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During the arraignment of Jermaine Williams in Rochester City Court on June 1, 2024, a brawl erupted. Williams, charged with the May 6 double homicide of Timothy Chealey and Shatina Jones on Rialto Street, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges. The incident, stemming from an altercation at a concert, left two dead and another […]
The Rochester Cocktail Revival, New York state’s only weeklong cocktail festival, starts on June 3, featuring 80 events across various bars in Rochester. The festival celebrates local bar, hospitality, and cocktail culture. Key events include the Launch Pad at Essex on June 3, the Kentucky Garden Party at George Eastman Museum on June 5, Cocktails […]
On May 25, 2024, a 51-year-old worker was fatally struck while working in a manhole at a gas station located at Lyell Avenue and Mt. Read Boulevard in Rochester, NY. The incident occurred when a 45-year-old driver, who drove into the gas station parking lot around 11:30 a.m., accidentally hit the worker, who was obscured […]
The Rochester Red Wings, in collaboration with UR Medicine and the American Heart Association, have introduced the HeartSaver Hub Mobile Kiosk at Innovative Field, available until June 16, 2024. This kiosk, a first in New York State and one of only four in the U.S., provides hands-free CPR training. Visitors can engage in a brief […]
Don Alhart, a venerable figure at 13WHAM, will retire on June 6 after an illustrious 58-year career with the station. To honor his nearly six-decade tenure, 13WHAM will air a special program, “Don Alhart: A Legendary Career,” on June 5 at 7 p.m. This one-hour retrospective will celebrate Alhart’s significant contributions and memorable moments. Viewers […]
News 8 is partnering with Lollypop Farm for the Founder’s Day of Caring 2024, hosting a pet food drive. The event will take place on Thursday, June 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the News 8 station. Participants can donate pet food and will be entered for a chance to win two tickets […]
Wegmans is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that its store brand sunscreen, labeled as “Reef Conscious” and compliant with Hawaii’s SB2571 law, is misleading and harmful to the environment. The lawsuit claims the sunscreen contains ingredients such as avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene, which are also considered dangerous for reef ecosystems according to Snorkel […]
Seneca Park Zoo‘s giraffe feeding program returns from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, allowing visitors to hand-feed Masai giraffes at the Animals of the Savanna exhibit. This year’s announcement highlights Kipenzi, an adult female giraffe, who has exceeded expectations by surviving 14 months with an inoperable malignant tumor on her jaw. Despite the […]
The Strong Museum in Rochester, NY, has reopened its “Wegmans Super Kids Market” exhibit after a temporary closure for renovations. The exhibit, which allows children to simulate shopping at a Wegmans store, reopened on May 22, 2024, with new features including a manager’s stand and a cake decorating area. Several sections of the exhibit have […]
The U.S. Coast Guard in Rochester marked the start of Boating Safety Week with a safety event at the Port of Rochester, emphasizing the importance of life jackets and vessel readiness. The event, held on Sunday, included participation from other first responders who offered advice on boating safety and conducted vessel examinations. Senior Chief Petty […]
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