Joint concert celebrates Black history, raises funds for local scholarships
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A concert to recognize Black History Month was held at Mt. Olivet Church on Saturday evening. Together, AKOMA, an African American Women’s Choir, and Voices of Thunder, a male chorus, brought a sound to celebrate and reflect on the history of Black music and gospel. Proceeds from the event go...
Community gathers at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church ahead of war anniversary
The community gathered in prayer as the four-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approached. They met at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church for a candlelight vigil.
How a Rochester psychologist changed what we know about motivation
Pacing the stage, his hands moving in rhythm with his words, Dr. Edward L. Deci explained the topic that had fascinated him for decades. “I love motivation,” he said in a TEDxFlourCity talk. “It’s given me a good life. And every place I look, I see motivation, or lack thereof.” Motivated to study motivation, Dr....
Comedian Joe Avati brings humor to Casa Larga Vineyards
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Casa Larga Vineyards hosted international comedian Joe Avati on Saturday night for a sold-out show. The Australian comedian stopped in Rochester as part of his United States and Canada comedy tour, sharing his heritage, upbringing, and lifestyle through humor. Attendees were provided a...
Rochester letter carriers rally for fair wages as contract expiration looms
Workers rallied outside the post office on Jefferson Road, carrying signs that expressed the need for an all-career workforce. The rally aimed to bring attention to the fight for a fair contract as the letter carriers’ contract for Rochester and surrounding areas is set to expire in May.
Local rally speaks out against ICE, calls for government accountability
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Indivisible Outreach and dozens of members of the community gathered Saturday afternoon in Rochester to speak out against ICE. As protesters marched outside of the Federal Building, they called for accountability and action from government officials to make sure violent confrontations with...
Prayers Pouring In After ‘Horrific’ U.S. Highway Crash Kills 2 Sunday
Prayers are pouring in after two people were killed in a "horrific" rollover crash on Sunday morning. Two people are dead following the crash in New York. The crash happened in Rochester, New York, trapping two people inside of the vehicle. "Upon arrival, they found a heavily damaged vehicle that ...
New York Eclipse Alert: NYC, Buffalo Mark March 3 for 6:04 AM Blood Moon...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New York, New York – New Yorkers should mark March 3 now, when a rare 58-minute Blood Moon will unfold from 6:04 to 7:03 a.m., delivering the state’s last visible total lunar eclipse until 2028. According...
Gold Medalists coming to Blue Cross Arena in May for Stars on Ice
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Alysa Liu, Ilia Malinin, Chock & Bates, fresh off the Winter Olympics, are coming to Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena for a one-night event: Stars on Ice. America’s top skaters are coming on May 5, 2026, for a show at 7:00 p.m. Headlining is Ilia Malinin, known as the “Quad God” and […]
Man shot on William Warfield Drive, RPD investigates
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — According to the RPD, a 36-year-old man was shot very early Sunday morning in the area of William Warfield Drive and Joseph Avenue. At around 12:20 a.m., police responded to the area and confirmed the report of a person shot as they found the 36-year-old male city resident with a gunshot […]
