ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Residents in Rochester’s 19th Ward have an unusual neighbor—a turkey that has become a local mascot. News10NBC’s Declan Stablow visited the area to learn more about the bird, which has been seen wandering through yards around Genesee Street.
Mary Dukes-Wilson, a local resident, said, “I just hope everybody just be careful to know he’s part of the neighborhood, and just look out for him, you know what, maybe we should get a turkey crossing sign.”
The turkey has been given several names by the community, including Ward and Genny, short for Genesee. Donatella Stocchi calls it Tom…