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Lennar seeks Rochester council OK for 108 homes on 56 acres
19+ hour, 59+ min ago (348+ words) Apr. 5ROCHESTER The state's largest homebuilder is asking the Rochester City Council for approval of a plat for creating 108 homes on 56 acres in the city's northwest quadrant. Lennar Homes plans to continue work started by Rochester-based DeWitz Home Builders in the…...
Bishop John Bonnici begins new era in Rochester with first Easter mass
15+ hour, 7+ min ago (267+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) " The Diocese of Rochester has begun a new era in its congregation, and that includes welcoming a new bishop." News 8s Dawson LeVan heard from the new bishop and members of the diocese about what this means to them....
RPD: Man with gun arrested at Rochester General Hospital
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (246+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) " Rochester police announced that a man with a handgun was arrested at Rochester General Hospital. Officers said they received reports that the suspect had a handgun on one of the floors and were able to detain him. Rochester…...
FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force assisting investigation into Rochester bomb threat
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (42+ words) Law enforcement responded to Rochester High School after a bomb threat was reported at the school shortly before noon on Thursday. Law enforcement responded to Rochester High School after a bomb threat was reported at the school shortly before noon…...
Rochester Red Wings home opener postponed due to weather
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (65+ words) The Rochester Red Wings" home opener has been postponed because of inclement weather. The Red Wings announced Tuesday that their scheduled game against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at ESL Ballpark will now be played Wednesday, April 1, with first pitch set…...
Oh dear, why are there so many deer in Rochester?
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (654+ words) So, why are deer in our towns, our yards, etc.? Perhaps they are looking for food, shelter and space to raise their young. Consequently, they jeopardize themselves and others. Deer seem to have less and less habitat while our countryside…...
Celebration of life honors Rochester father found in church fire
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (49+ words) Loved ones remembered a Rochester man as a devoted father and friend during a celebration of life held in his honor, days after police confirmed his identity in a deadly church fire. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/community/celebration-of-life-honors-rochester-father-found-in-church-fire/...
Rochester Red Wings General Manager speaks on ESL Ballpark rebrand
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (52+ words) After months of preparation, the Rochester Red Wings are ready to welcome fans into the newly named ESL Ballpark. General Manager Dan Mason says he's excited for this chapter in the team's history. READ MORE, https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/rochester-red-wings-general-manager-speaks-on-esl-ballpark-rebrand/...
Rochester's Sunday Overnight Weather Forecast
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (42+ words) Rochester's Sunday overnight weather forecast for March 29, 2026. Rochesterfirst.com/weather Wall Street sees Trump TACO moments unfolding, but wonders whether the war with Iran can end quickly enough ... Rochester's Sunday overnight weather forecast for March 29, 2026. Rochesterfirst.com/weather...
Air Canada Issues Statement After 2 Pilots Die In Crash At New York Airport
1+ week, 1+ day ago (206+ words) Air Canada Issues Statement After 2 Pilots Die In Crash At New York Airport'Yahoo - A pilot and copilot died after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York, with 72 passengers and four crew members…...