Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A vacant building on East Main Street is set to be demolished to make way for a new entertainment corridor. “Main Street Commons” will replace the vacant storefront at the intersection of East Main Street and Stone Street, at 170-172 E. Main St. Renderings shared by the city show seating, decorative...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The city of Rochester’s Bull’s Head neighborhood is getting a makeover. The neighborhood in the southwest quadrant will renovate properties on both sides of West Main Street and hopefully make for safer roads. Sidewalks, lighting and streetscape features will be upgraded, and key intersections will...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A lottery ticket worth over $10,000 was purchased in Rochester. The NYS Lottery says the TAKE 5 ticket was bought at the 7-11 store on East Main Street. The prize-winning ticket is worth $10,057.50. The ticket was sold for Tuesday’s TAKE 5 evening drawing. The drawings are done twice daily at...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Ted Neeley, the actor who brought Jesus to life in the 1973 film “Jesus Christ Superstar,” is coming to Rochester for a one-night farewell appearance at the George Eastman Museum’s Dryden Theatre on Aug. 4. The screening will feature a DCP (digital cinema package) version of the film, created...

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Rochester metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester City Council voted Tuesday night to strike down a proposed attendance requirement that would have docked pay for members who miss meetings. News10NBC’s Tom Kowalski was at City Hall for the vote. The council amended a resolution about salaries, removing a clause that would have required...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at an apartment building on North Clinton Avenue and Ward Street. Lt. Howard Villegas from the Rochester Fire Department said several companies were called to the scene. He said at one point, the fire was growing quicker than expected, which is when it was...

A new public space is in the works for downtown Rochester, known as Main Street Commons, located at 170-172 East Main Street. More than $1.5 million will help to finance the project, which will transform a currently vacant commercial building into an outdoor public space for dining and entertainment. The...

Movie theatres emerged over 100 years ago, showcasing silent black and white films to captivated audiences. While the movie-going experience has evolved dramatically over the years, some of these early theaters are still operating today—offering a glimpse into the past along with the magic of the big screen. Families...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Legislation proposed by Mayor Malik Evans to pay a vendor to design a new system that would keep debris out of the Genesee River moved forward Tuesday evening, when it was approved by City Council. The proposal focuses specifically on trees, but the city says cleanup may include other debris as...