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Blackfriars Theatre announces 2025-2026 season

2 weeks ago | rochesterfirst.com | Damon Fletcher |Adelisa Badzic

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Blackfriars Theatre has announced its line-up for the 76th season. Officials tell News 8 that the lineup features a mix of titles as it packs a punch, makes strong statements all while having an abundance of humor and spirit.
Local reaction to President Trump's push to pause federal funding

2 months ago | rochesterfirst.com | Melanie Higgins |Adelisa Badzic

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Attorney’s General and other high-ranking officials are responding to President Donald Trump’s push to pause federal funding, something that some said could temporarily disrupt healthcare research, education programs, and other initiatives. Attorney General Letitia James called the effort “reckless, dangerous, illegal and unconstitutional.” James, leading the charge alongside other AGs, filed a lawsuit Tuesday. “We are preparing to defend our Constitution,” said James.
Local TikToker "UnderTheDeskNews" thanks community for support, ban taking effect Sunday

Jan 17, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Adelisa Badzic

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local TikToker who goes by UnderTheDeskNews and has over three million followers, says she will continue the fight to get the ban overturned in the over office. V Spehar told News 8 she has met with President Joe Biden twice and who ultimately told her nothing could be done at this point. However, there is hope that President-Elect Donald Trump will reverse the ban.
New Brockport warming center opens in time for next week's cold temperatures

Jan 16, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Adelisa Badzic

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — With frigid temperatures expected early next week, keeping residents safe and warm is the top priority for a new warming center opening in Brockport. Officials believe this warming center will save lives. With those cold temperatures expected soon, there was added urgency to making sure this opened now. It is located at the Brockport First Baptist on Main Street, and was part of a collaboration between Oak Orchard Health and Monroe County Human Services Department.
New Brockport warming center opens in time for next week’s cold temperatures

Jan 16, 2025 | yahoo.com | Adelisa Badzic

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — With frigid temperatures expected early next week, keeping residents safe and warm is the top priority for a new warming center opening in Brockport. Officials believe this warming center will save lives. With those cold temperatures expected soon, there was added urgency to making sure this opened now. It is located at the Brockport First Baptist on Main Street, and was part of a collaboration between Oak Orchard Health and Monroe County Human Services Department.
New York State's housing inventory is low, 'we had to sacrifice a lot'

Jan 15, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Adelisa Badzic

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Andrew Tackling told News 8 his journey to homeownership has been a long, frustrating experience. To get through the last couple of years, he and his fiancé had to sacrifice their wedding and vacations. Tackling said they almost closed on a home, but the sellers withdrew from the deal.
Local contractors impacted by rock salt shortage

Jan 10, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Adelisa Badzic

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local salt contractors tell News 8 they are suffering after American Rock Salt has allegedly paused their deliveries. Thomas Landscape and Design as well as A.P. Enterprises say they may run into the problem of potentially running out of salt as a result. Tony Zucco, Vice President of Operations at Thomas Landscape and Design said they were notified last week that they were being put on allocation, which turned into them not getting any salt at all.
How local firefighters prepare for battles in the cold

Jan 9, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Adelisa Badzic

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The bone-chilling cold makes it harder for local firefighters to do their job. Even just getting to the scene during the winter months can be an issue. Wintry weather, according to Lt. Jackie Sierra, with the Rochester Fire Department, can impact response times.
Project Exile: Thousands of illegal weapons taken over 25-year span in Rochester

Jan 8, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Adelisa Badzic

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Law enforcement leaders from across the state and here at home gathered in Fairport for a community luncheon to discuss the latest report on the Project Exile initiative. (WROC/Alec Richardson)It’s been in place for over two decades. Rochester was the second city in the U.S. to implement the program. Gary Mervis, the founder of Camp Good Days, helped initiate the group to reduce the use of illegal weapons and gun violence in Rochester.
Need for mentors in Rochester grows, waitlists expand

Jan 8, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Melanie Higgins |Adelisa Badzic

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Amid National Mentoring Month, folks of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester on Wednesday emphasized a need for mentorship within the community. Officials said the organization is one of many in the area helping youth reach their full potential. Tyler Landries and little, Oliver Szpara playing with basketballs. (WROC/Emalee Burkhard.)“What’s growing right now, is our waitlist.