Christine Gregory

Aug 30, 2023 | rochesterfirst.com | Christine Gregory

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Meteorological fall is just two days away which means the anticipation for fall foliage is growing. As summer starts to fade and fall follows closely behind, if you look hard enough in the Rochester area — you may already see leaves that are turning. They’re few and far between, but some trees are already starting to turn those famous shades of red and yellow.

Aug 24, 2023 | rochesterfirst.com | Christine Gregory

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Just like the seasons change, the water temperature of Lake Ontario changes too, and this has proven to have an effect on our drinking water. Every year when the water temperature of Lake Ontario goes up, it can and does change the taste of drinking water. But it’s actually a lot more common and normal than you’d think. Director of Production at Monroe County Water Authority Chris LaManna says, “It’s something that is seasonal of course and as the water warms up.

Aug 23, 2023 | rochesterfirst.com | Christine Gregory

WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Many apple farms are gearing up for the new apple picking season, but the amount that people choose to pick right off the vines could be more limited than in previous years. Even though many apples were able to overcome the widespread frost from earlier this spring, some of the apple crops at local farms may look a little bit different this year.

Aug 18, 2023 | rochesterfirst.com | Christine Gregory

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) —We all have heard of the PGA, or Professional Golfers Association, but what about the PDGA? The Professional Disc Golf Association has an event of their own happening right here in Rochester. It looks like an average game of frisbee but has the added complexities similar to what you see in traditional golf. Instead of using a ball and a set of clubs, players use a disc that is similar to a frisbee.

Aug 17, 2023 | rochesterfirst.com | Christine Gregory

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The New York State Department of Agriculture and experts from Cornell provided areas downstate with an update on the Spotted Lanternfly earlier Wednesday morning. The Spotted Lanternfly has been a concern for Rochester and the Finger Lakes for the past few years, and now that infestations are being found in surrounding areas such as New York City, Buffalo, and Syracuse, it’s become that much more important to keep them away from us.