Food Truck Rodeo returns to Rochester Public Market tomorrow with local band Big Lake
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester’s Food Truck Rodeo returns to the Rochester Public Market on Wednesday with food trucks and live music from local band Big Lake. The series brings together dozens of food trucks and pairs them with live, local act. The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Public Market at 280 […]
NEXT MONDAY (5/4/26) – Embodied Movement: Adult Yoga
This 45-minute class is a gentle invitation to reconnect with your body and breathe. Through meditation and gentle movement, we’ll create a nurturing space for the nervous system. Herbal tea will be offered (please bring your own thermos or mug to use), but you’re more than welcome to bring your own beverage if you prefer.
New insight on GLP-1 drugs from local experts
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Sarah Kelley says she struggled with her weight for most of her life. “I’ve tried every diet out there since I was a kid,” Kelley said. “I just got to a point where I needed to try something else.” Last November, she started a GLP-1 drug, which decreases appetite. “I didn’t […]
Town of Greece taking steps against Lake Ontario’s high water levels
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Town of Greece is taking steps to address the rising water levels on Lake Ontario. The town cited reports from the International Joint Commission, which say that there is a steeper-than-average rise through the month of April. The current reading hovers around 246.8 inches, a few inches below Plan 2014’s […]
East House celebrates 60th anniversary with premiere of new PBS short film
Rochester, N.Y. — A nonprofit organization that supports people in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders is celebrating 60 years of life-changing work in the Rochester region. East House on Monroe Avenue provides residential, rehabilitation, education and employment programs to empower people to live healthy and fulfilling...
Mail spilled out of truck on Upstate NY highway, USPS says (video)
A large amount of mail spilled out on a highway in Upstate New York, according to officials. WROC reports paper, envelopes and more were seen flying out of a truck Monday along Interstate 390 near the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. The New York State Department of Transportation and passersby shared video of the debris along the I-390 northbound expressway at the...
Greece Police investigate at hotel on West Ridge Road, ambulances respond
We’re working to learn more after seeing Greece Police officers and sheriff’s deputies investigating at a hotel on West Ridge Road.
Meteorologist Glenn Johnson, seen for decades on TV across the Finger Lakes to retire
After more than four decades forecasting Western New York’s ever-changing weather, a familiar face on Rochester television is preparing to sign off. Meteorologist Glenn Johnson announced he will retire from broadcasting, with his final day on air at WHEC-TV set for June 24. Johnson said the decision comes after...
The Fastest-Growing Cities in New York: Where Real Estate is Booming
The New York real estate market is entering a new phase in 2026—and it’s not just about New York City anymore. A growing number of buyers and investors are turning their attention to smaller cities across the state, where affordability, job growth, and lifestyle upgrades are fueling a surprising surge. From revitalized downtowns to expanding ... Read more
Monroe Theatre’s historic façade and unused space is a landmark and a question mark
Along Monroe Avenue, buildings don’t just stand. They lean into traffic, watch the sidewalks and quietly record the neighborhood’s evolution. The Monroe Theatre, with its Art Deco façade still intact and its marquee frozen mid-thought, feels less like an abandoned structure than an unfinished sentence. People notice it. They ask about it. They debate it. […] The post Monroe Theatre’s historic façade and unused...
