Rochester NY

Yes, people certainly do still square dance. The Western New York Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs is a regional organization of about 20 dance clubs in the Rochester area as well as parts of the Buffalo and Finger Lakes Region. Modern square dance is a great way to...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The “How We Roc: Rochester Through Our Lenses” photography show held a reception Friday night to celebrate this year’s five local artists. The event showcased a variety of styles, voices, and techniques, highlighting the unique perspectives of Rochester’s photographers. Each year, the city picks up...

WEBSTER, N.Y. — Webster Police are looking for the people responsible for graffiti at Webster Park. Police shared the photos on their Facebook page Friday. They are asking anyone with information to contact an officer by calling 911 or sending an email to [email protected]. See more photos shared by...

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — With classes set to begin next week, Rochester school union leaders remain skeptical that a payroll problem will be resolved in time following a school board meeting. BACKGROUND: Rochester school board addresses ongoing payroll issues as school year looms | Union says 'no evidence' RCSD...

Universities and community colleges in the SUNY system will be balloon-free this school year.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — According to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s weekly update, most of Monroe County is experiencing a moderate drought. The map on the US Drought Monitor’s website lists a majority (approximately 90-95%) of Monroe County as D1, indicating a moderate drought. According to the map, all of Orleans...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The 5th annual PI’s Lounge back-to-school giveaway took place at the Tops Plaza Friday. The event provided notebooks, pencils, pens, backpacks, and clothing to families in need. “I think kids feel good when they have something new, a book bag and things to fulfill them,” said RCSD School...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A trip into a long Labor Day weekend just got shorter, as Amtrak is debuting America's fastest passenger train. And it all started in Hornell. “It brought in an additional $200 million of investment into Hornell,” Alstom chief commercial officer Scott Sherin said. “It enabled a new hotel to be...

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Saturday was the third annual Irondequoit Arts & Music Festival. Presented by CLC Arts Events, the festival took place at Bakers Park at I-Square in Irondequoit, combining local art, music, food, and more. According to event coordinator Craig Foster, seven bands were set to perform throughout the...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The DeCocco Little Italy Festival returned to Rochester for the first time in 3 years on Saturday. The festival, held at Ontario Beach Park, is recognized as one of the largest and most popular celebrations of Italian culture in Upstate New York. The event includes food from local...