Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Inaugural Conference on Abolition was held on Saturday. The event was curated by Free the People Rochester as a space for Rochester residents, including community organizers, individuals impacted by state violence, and allies, to gather. During the conference, attendees were provided the...

The M&T Bank Clothesline Arts Festival is back, returning to the Memorial Art Gallery over the weekend. The beloved festival will feature more than 300 artists from across the U.S. We're getting a special look at the festival and a brand new award being given this year. MAG PR specialist...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The annual Bosnian Festival was held on Saturday at the Bosnia & Herzegovina Cultural Center in Rochester. Attendees celebrated Bosnian culture with music, traditional foods, and desserts, including Cevapi, Tulumba, and Hurmašnice. Organizers told News 8 that the festival is usually held...

Rochester, N.Y. — Helping Hand Missionary Baptist Church is hosting "Bridging the Gap" with the goal of promoting peace and healing within the community. The event seeks to connect residents with law enforcement in hopes of fostering a better relationship between the two groups. You bridge the gap by...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A local pastor received recognition on Saturday for the impact an event has had on the Rochester community. Pastor Donald Stevens, alongside Helping Hands Ministry Baptist Church, has organized an annual “Bridging the Gap” event to connect law enforcement with the individuals they serve in a...

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) says it plans to speak to the media about it’s ongoing investigation of the deadly U-Haul crash that ended in the Erie Canal.

Rochester, N.Y. — The annual9/11 tribute concert returned to Rochester, paying homage to first responders, veterans, and active military members. The event serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery displayed by those who faced the unimaginable on September 11, 2001. This year, five bands perform at Ontario Beach...

Seneca, N.Y. — New York State Police are searching for a missing man last seen in Ontario County. Troopers say 37-year-old Jered Proctor was last seen leaving his residence on State Route 245 in Seneca on Wednesday. Proctor is described as 5-foot-11, 170 pounds, with brown hair and blue...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The 10th annual “Scotty B. Overdose Awareness Day” took place at the Salvation Army on North Clinton Avenue Thursday. The event aimed to remember loved ones lost to overdoses while celebrating those in recovery. Scotty Baker died in 2016 from a drug overdose. Since then, his mother has hosted a...

Trying to find something to do? Here's a look at some of the top activities and events around the Rochester region this weekend. The M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has been MAG’s largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for more than 60 years. More than 300 artists from across the country...