First Alert Weather: Sunshine lasts all week
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A large upper level ridge will dominate our weather this week, pushing in high pressure that will keep our skies sunny and dry. We’ll start off warm, then dip to fall-like temperatures, then warm back up for another mild weekend. Today we’ll see temperatures climb to the mid 70s along the lakeshore...
Rochester in Focus: Sept. 28, 2025
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — This week on Rochester in Focus, we hear from officials at Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School, a duo-lingual charter school on Joseph Avenue in Rochester, as Hispanic Heritage Month continues. We take a tour of the school and learn about its capital improvement project. We also talk with...
Edelman-Gardner Cancer Research Foundation recognizes Hilton Napa
Over the past 40+ years, the Edelman-Gardner Cancer Research Foundation has formed a strong working relationship with Wilmot Cancer Center, who recently received NCI designation. In that time, we have donated $1.6 million, all of which goes strictly for research purposes. This would not have been possible without the...
Participants join nationwide campaign to spend a week without driving
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — This week, New Yorkers are taking a pledge to get around without a car in support of the nationwide campaign "The Week Without Driving." Puddles, potholes and fractured sidewalks aren’t just a wet shoe nuisance for Josie McClary. But just some of the many factors she faces when commuting around...
C.U.R.E.’s annual brunch returns with a fairytale theme to support families
Rochester, N.Y. — The C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association is hosting its 17th Annual Recipe For A C.U.R.E. Sunday Brunch at Arbor At The Port. Presented by West Herr Cares, this year's event invites the community to enjoy a fairytale-themed setting. In collaboration with the American Culinary Federation, attendees...
Lollypop Farm, Red Wings host Barktoberfest
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Lollypop Farm and the Rochester Red Wings teamed up Saturday for the Rochester area’s largest dog-friendly festival Barktoberfest. This year’s celebration took place at Innovative Field in Rochester from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Those who attended were provided live music, canine contests, and had the...
Tips to safeguard pets as part of National Emergency Preparedness Month
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is reminding pet owners of the critical importance of including their pets in their emergency planning. A national study estimates that 83 percent of pet owners in the United States reported living in a...
Hundreds participate in Wilmot Warrior Weekend 6K to raise money for cancer research
WEBSTER, N.Y. – Hundreds of people participated in the Wilmot Warrior Weekend 6K at Xerox in Webster, which raises money for the Wilmot Cancer Institute. The event also featured a 1-mile walk and a 12-mile bike ride. The event has raised more than $500,000. Organizers said community support keeps Wilmot moving...
Over 250 gather at Ontario Beach for Heritage Christian Services’ run and walk
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Heritage Christian Services hosted a running event Saturday to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and staff members that care for them. The event, “Heritage Hero Run + Stroll + Roll,” was held at Ontario Beach Park and brought over 250 runners, walkers, and families...
Woman shot on North Clinton Avenue, RPD investigating
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A woman was hospitalized after being shot on North Clinton Avenue in Rochester on Sunday night. According to the Rochester Police Department, officers arrived at the 1300 block of North Clinton Avenue for reports of a female shot around 8:26 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a woman in her...
