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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Leaders across faiths gathered for an evening of unity and understanding on Saturday. The “Voices of Peace” Interfaith Iftar dinner invited members of the community to the Baitun Naseer Mosque on East Main Street. Iftar is a period after sunset when those observing the Islamic holy month of...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — After his Irondequoit Eagles took a 20-point lead only to find themselves clinging to a one-possession edge in the final moments, head coach Kyle Trevas best summed up the evening’s events with references to a 70s sitcom and an 80s pop song. “I feel like...

Brockport resident has worn different hats over the years—handyman, home inspector, contractor, real estate agent, home surveillance operator. In 2025 he got into the poop-scooping business. Got poop?. Empty house that needs watching?. Questions about a property you want to buy?. Things you can’t fix yourself?. Need...

Making holiday magic might be one of my favorite parts of parenting. I always enjoyed waking up to an Easter basket as a kid, and now it’s a tradition I have fun putting together for my little ones. However, Easter has a way of springing up on me every year. Filling eggs and baskets can be a daunting task if you wait...

PERINTON, N.Y. — A person was found dead after a house fire late Friday night on Whitney Road. Deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded around 9:32 p.m. to a structure fire on Whitney Road along with multiple fire agencies for a report of a structure fire.

Rochester, N.Y. — People’s Choice Kitchen is marking its 25th anniversary of serving the Rochester community by hosting a customer appreciation event. On Sunday, guests can enjoy complimentary meals from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Organizers emphasize that the celebration is not just about longevity. It’s an expression...

Rochester, N.Y. — Two teenagers were hospitalized—one with life-threatening injuries—following a shooting Saturday night on Lake Avenue near Charlotte. Rochester police responded to the area around 11:45 p.m. for the report of at least one person shot. Upon arrival, officers found a 16-year-old Rochester boy with at...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The American prison system is one of the biggest in the world, largely due to the number of low-level drug offenders and people who violate parole. Research from the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows that there is a very high likelihood that within three years returning citizens will re-engage with...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The annual ROC Youth Community Resource and Employment Fair was held on Saturday. The event, curated by the City of Rochester, celebrated its fifth year of providing local youth and their families information about employment opportunities, financial wellness, community organizations, and...

The Irondequoit Historical Society will welcome Irondequoit’s Town Historian, Tim Judd, as the speaker at their next presentation at the library on Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 PM. The Historical Society is letting Tim play Historian’s Choice for his presentation topic and he has chosen to share a brief...