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Rochester artist paints stories of people experiencing homelessness, volunteering with Homeless Outreach Team
19+ hour, 34+ min ago (274+ words) An artist showcased her gallery illustrating her experience walking the streets of Rochester with the Homeless Outreach Team, a group of professionals who provide aid and services to people in the community. Rochester artist paints stories of people experiencing homelessness,…...
Easter events and vigil services happening across Rochester
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (249+ words) Easter celebrations are happening across the Rochester area Saturday, with events for families and faith communities throughout the day. Easter events and vigil services happening across Rochester Easter celebrations are happening across the Rochester area Saturday, with events for families…...
Rochester's Captain Jim's Fish Market sells more than 450 fish fries in Good Friday rush
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (216+ words) Rochester's Captain Jim's Fish Market sells more than 450 fish fries in Good Friday rush'WHEC.com Rochester's Captain Jim's Fish Market sells more than 450 fish fries in Good Friday rush ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Good Friday brought a rush of customers to Captain Jim's…...
Police: Two Rochester men stabbed on Pleasant Street on Friday night, receiving non-life-threatening injuries
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (273+ words) Police: Two Rochester men stabbed on Pleasant Street on Friday night, receiving non-life-threatening injuries'WHEC.com Police: Two Rochester men stabbed on Pleasant Street on Friday night, receiving non-life-threatening injuries ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Around 7:50 p.m. on Friday, the Rochester Police Department said they responded…...
Rochester's peregrine falcons lay second egg of season atop Times Square Building
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (204+ words) Rochester's peregrine falcons lay second egg of season atop Times Square Building'WHEC.com Rochester's peregrine falcons lay second egg of season atop Times Square Building ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Rochester's peregrine falcons have laid their second egg of the season on top of…...
Former Rochester Bishop Fulton Sheen one step closer to sainthood
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (557+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Former Rochester Bishop Fulton Sheen is set to be beatified this year, one step below sainthood. The process was delayed for years because of the Rochester Diocese sex abuse bankruptcy case. Now the case is over and Sheen is…...
Various regions in NYS, including in Rochester, to get funding to celebrate World Cup
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (209+ words) Various regions in NYS, including in Rochester, to get funding to celebrate World Cup'WHEC.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. " "Visit Rochester," is getting money from New York State to host viewing parties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Visit Rochester is getting more than…...
New York Senate bill could open 11,000 acres of Livingston County forest land to solar and wind development
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (460+ words) AVON, N.Y. " A bill working through the New York State Senate could open state forest lands to windmills and solar panels without county or town approval. News10NBC's Garrett Chan went down to Livingston County, where if passed, four different forest lands…...
New York commits $50M to expand renewable energy workforce training programs
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (131+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " New York State is committing $50 million toward expanding the renewable energy workforce. The money will be used to funding training programs and expand job opportunities. Leaders say it will help with providing hands-on opportunities. "NYSERDA is helping prepare New…...
Guide to Easter events and egg hunts in Rochester area
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (273+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Easter Weekend is almost here. Several groups in the Rochester area are holding Easter egg hunts and other events ahead of Easter Sunday. Here is your guide: There's an Easter egg hunt happening inside the Webster Public Library on…...