Final month of MAG’s “Frontiers of Impressionism”
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — You have just one month left to experience an extraordinary exhibition at the Memorial Art Gallery. "Frontiers of Impressionism" traces the evolution of the artistic movement, characterized by short brush strokes and vibrant, unblended colors, that changed the course of art history. The...
Beyond Fitness: Local personal trainer forms community among women of color
Throughout the month of February, WXXI’s Health, equity and community reporter, Racquel Stephen, will highlight Black locals whose impact in the community may have gone unheard of, but is making a big difference.
Crews battle flames at house on Fair Street in Brockport
At least a dozen firefighters are battling flames at a house on Fair Street off Main Street in Brockport.
Monroe County DMV’s new check-in system to streamline visits starts Monday
The Monroe County DMV is set to upgrade its customer service experience with a new queuing and appointment system.
Wegmans Expands Beyond the “Black Hole” of Western New York
As a kid, I didn’t think the windswept, pancake-flat farm country on the southern shore of Lake Ontario where I grew up was in any way noteworthy. However, the first few times the Head Cook joined me on trips to western New York, as my family and I shared stories about the area, I began to see things in a different...
Morning Briefing: Local protests against ICE continue, report highlights reasons for rising utility costs...
Good morning, Rochester. Here's what you need to know today. We have quiet weather to start the work week. Our high temperatures will reach back into the 20s today. We can expect temperatures in the 20s through Friday! Today will feature a mix of sunshine and clouds. A weak snow...
Suspect arrested after teen is stabbed at New York mall
A 17-year-old was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed at an Upstate New York mall on Saturday afternoon, according to the Greece Police Department. The victim was stabbed in the upper body. Another 17-year-old from Rochester was arrested and charged with assault in the first degree....
Jimmy Fallon parties at Upstate NY pub’s new location
Jimmy Fallon returned to Upstate New York over the new weekend to visit a favorite pub’s new location. “The Tonight Show” host and former “Saturday Night Live” star appeared at Mulconry’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Greece on Saturday night, according to multiple reports. Fallon was spotted chatting with people,...
Eastman School professor, conductor wins second Grammy
Rochester, N.Y. — An Eastman School of Music professor and conductor won his second Grammy on Sunday evening. Paul O'Dette was a conductor for the LP "Telemann: Ino - Opera Arias for Soprano," which won the Grammy Award for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album. This was his eighth nomination for a Grammy. He previously...
New York Braces for February Cold as Lake Ontario Snow Brings Flurries to Buffalo,...
NEW YORK — February is opening with another punch of winter across upstate New York as cold northwest winds over Lake Ontario trigger light lake-effect snow, keeping temperatures locked well below normal and adding fluffy snow along the shoreline from Buffalo to Watertown. According to the latest early-morning...
