Brennan Somers

Rochester

News Anchor at WROC-TV (Rochester, NY)

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Rochester 2025-26 budget proposal holds property taxes flat

5 days ago | rochesterfirst.com | Brennan Somers

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Mayor Malik Evans presented his proposal for the 2025-26 city budget Friday. Evans says the $680-million plan is down about $27 million from the current budget and will hold the property tax levy flat for the fourth straight year. Although there will be a less-than $5 increase on water bills for infrastructure improvements. Some of the highlights include a focus on youth development, such as funds for an e-sports gaming lounge, new pools and splash parks.
Rochester budget proposal holds property taxes flat

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Brennan Somers

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Mayor Malik Evans presented his proposal for the 2025-26 city budget Friday. Evans says the $680-million plan is down about $27 million from the current budget and will hold the property tax levy flat for the fourth straight year. Although there will be a less-than $5 increase on water bills for infrastructure improvements. Some of the highlights include a focus on youth development, such as funds for an e-sports gaming lounge, new pools and splash parks.
WHY ROC: Prive opens at The Metropolitan

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Brennan Somers

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — For this GRE WHY ROC segment, we take a closer look at the new event space on top of The Metropolitan in Rochester called Prive. The team at Gallina Development has been working on this for a decade, transforming the building from strictly commercial space to a mixed-use concept. It offers stunning views and amenities. They currently have 110 residential units in the building, along with 15 floors of commercial office space, a restaurant, and more.
First Responders Spotlight: First woman to be Ontario County’s Chief Deputy

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Brennan Somers

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — This story takes us to Canandaigua for a hometown hero breaking barriers. The rank of chief deputy in the sheriff’s office is the third highest you can achieve, and up until this year, no woman had ever been in that role for Ontario County. “Every day I come into work, I just do my job,” Chief Deputy Stacy Lambert said.
First Responders Spotlight: First woman to be Ontario County’s Chief Deputy

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Brennan Somers

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — This story takes us to Canandaigua for a hometown hero breaking barriers. The rank of chief deputy in the sheriff’s office is the third highest you can achieve, and up until this year, no woman had ever been in that role for Ontario County. “Every day I come into work, I just do my job,” Chief Deputy Stacy Lambert said.
ACT for Education's year-end celebration of community partners

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Brennan Somers

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There was a year-end celebration of schools and community partners this morning in Rochester. ACT for Education hosted its annual awards ceremony recognizing so many throughout the county who step up and make contributions to support our students. The honorees include law enforcement, business owners, and other organizations. The emcee of the event was News 8’s Brennan Somers. The event was held inside the Paychex Junior Achievement Discovery Center.
Former News 8 reporter brings new personal film to ROC film festival

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Brennan Somers

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester International Film Festival is back at the George Eastman Museum’s Dryden Theatre. It’s one of the longest-running short film festivals in the world, and all of the screenings are free. One of them comes from a former News 8 reporter returning to ROC as a filmmaker. It’s called ‘Thirteen’ and Allison Norlian stopped in our Sunrise studio to share more about her movie ahead of Saturday’s screening.
Former News 8 reporter brings new personal film to ROC film festival

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Brennan Somers

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester International Film Festival is back at the George Eastman Museum’s Dryden Theatre. It’s one of the longest-running short film festivals in the world, and all of the screenings are free. One of them comes from a former News 8 reporter returning to ROC as a filmmaker. It’s called ‘Thirteen’ and Allison Norlian stopped in our Sunrise studio to share more about her movie ahead of Saturday’s screening.
'Jersey Boys' taking the stage in Brighton

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Brennan Somers

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The first Rochester-produced version of the hit musical ‘Jersey Boys’ is ready to open as part of OFC’s Broadway in Brighton series this month. Adam Marino stars as Frankie Valli, and Matt Henningsen plays Tommy DeVito. Both stopped by our Sunrise studio to share more about what audiences can expect. Watch their interview in the player on this page. The shows run May 8 through the 25th.
‘Jersey Boys’ taking the stage in Brighton

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Brennan Somers

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The first Rochester-produced version of the hit musical ‘Jersey Boys’ is ready to open as part of OFC’s Broadway in Brighton series this month. Adam Marino stars as Frankie Valli, and Matt Henningsen plays Tommy DeVito. Both stopped by our Sunrise studio to share more about what audiences can expect. Watch their interview in the player on this page. The shows run May 8 through the 25th. AdvertisementAdvertisementCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.