Rochester NY

Comedian Helen Keaney is back in town for some new shows at Comedy @ the Carlson. Before she takes the stage, she returns to ARC Rochester to talk about Florida, family and her fictional years in the Navy. Keaney performs at 7 and 9pm on Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday,...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Families gathered at Parcel 5 Saturday for Rochester’s second annual “R-Nopoly,” event. The free event took place from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., aimed to show the community what R-Centers and other agencies in Rochester have to offer. Community Center Manager Carmen Jones said each R-Center had booths set...

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...