Five Voices, One Magical Night: Pentatonix Sparks Holiday Joy in Rochester, NY
On December 4th, 2025, over 11,000 fans braved frigid (18° F) temperatures to fill the Blue Cross Arena to near capacity, looking to have their spirits warmed with some Christmas magic from the uber-talented a cappella group Pentatonix. The group is on their "Christmas in the City Tour," which kicked off on November...
Fire breaks out at vacant building in 19th Ward
Rochester, N.Y. — A vacant church on Forbes Street sustained extensive damage during a three-alarm fire Sunday morning. According to Lieutenant Jackeline Sierra, public information officer for the Rochester Fire Department, the fire broke out around 10:00 Sunday morning. Due to the extent of the fire, second and...
Best Christmas Tree in U.S.? You’ll Find It in NY & Not in NYC
The best Christmas tree in the U.S. is right here in New York—and it’s not in the city. Rochester’s Genesee Brewery Keg Tree just earned the title of America’s top Christmas tree, beating even Rockefeller Center.
GALLERY: Blue Star Mothers ‘Lights of Honor’ ceremony
Rochester, N.Y. — A ceremony on Sunday honored those who served our country. The Blue Star Mothers of Rochester held its annual "Lights of Honor" ceremony at One War Memorial Square in downtown Rochester. The ceremony featured service members and guests placing ornaments on the tree to show appreciation...
Irondequoit celebrates community with holiday Drop and Shop Event
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Irondequoit community gathered for a free Drop and Shop event on Sunday. The Irondequoit Curb Alert and Gifting Group hosted the event to encourage residents to donate toys, clothing, diapers, household items, and non-perishable food items to support local families. By donating,...
Rochester in Focus: Dec. 7, 2025
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — This week on Rochester in Focus, we discuss the Celebration of Remembrance, an event that brings the Rochester community together to celebrate people who lost their lives to homicides. We also stopped by the Isaiah Stewart Learning Center, an after-school program changing lives of students. Lastly,...
The Wreath Truck will be arriving Tuesday! (probably)
I just learned that the Wreaths Across America truck — carrying Webster’s 1,360 wreaths for Wreath Day on Saturday — should be arriving in Webster this coming Tuesday morning, Dec. 9. (At least that’s the tentative schedule we have right now.). The truck’s first stop will...
STATE CHAMPS! Monroe uses dominant second half to claim B title
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Less than six minutes remained in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class B championship game when the chant began to rain down on Ernie Davis Legends Field: 585! 585! 585! 585!. Monroe’s Redjackets (12-0) turned a scoreless tie at halftime into...
Local shelters provide warmth during Code Blue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — With temperatures continuing to drop, Monroe County recently announced that ‘Code Blue’ plans are now in effect. When temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, warming centers, such as the House of Mercy and Open Door Mission, open and provide services for unhoused people. Michael Ford,...
Pirate Toy Fund wraps up final day of toy drive at Strong National Museum...
Rochester, N.Y. — The Pirate Toy Fund revealed the total amount of toys collected during 2025’s campaign on Saturday. The group collected 30,240 toys, which is 240 more than their goal of 30,000. Pirate Toy Fund continues Toy Drive at Greece Ridge Mall | Pirate Toy Fund marks...
