Dan Gross

Rochester

Multimedia Journalist at WROC-TV (Rochester, NY)

Tommy Emmanuel told me: "We need more people like you in the biz." Reporter, @News_8. Capture artist at Bop Shop, Host @901Jazz, video at 3HB.

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Equip Monroe program offers $5k rebate to small manufacturers

5 days ago | rochesterfirst.com | Dan Gross

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Friday, Monroe County announced a new incentive program for small manufacturers, helping them to make large purchases. It’s called the Equip Monroe Program. “Simply put, this initiative will strengthen our industrial base, support innovation, and make it more affordable for manufacturers to support in Monroe County,” Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said. The program offers a one-tie rebate up to $5,000 for significant purchases.
Equip Monroe program offers $5k rebate to small manufacturers

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Dan Gross

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Friday, Monroe County announced a new incentive program for small manufacturers, helping them to make large purchases. It’s called the Equip Monroe Program. “Simply put, this initiative will strengthen our industrial base, support innovation, and make it more affordable for manufacturers to support in Monroe County,” Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said. The program offers a one-tie rebate up to $5,000 for significant purchases.
Starter music instruments & tariffs: basic instruments could go up in price

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Dan Gross

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Another industry may bear the brunt of international tariffs between the US and China: starter music instruments. Joe Chiappone has owned Northfield Music in Pittsford for 42 years specializing in guitars and guitar accessories. He estimates that about 75% of his inventory comes from overseas, which doesn’t account for the Asia-made parts in American guitars.
Starter music instruments & tariffs: basic instruments could go up in price

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Dan Gross

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Another industry may bear the brunt of international tariffs between the US and China: starter music instruments. Joe Chiappone has owned Northfield Music in Pittsford for 42 years specializing in guitars and guitar accessories. He estimates that about 75% of his inventory comes from overseas, which doesn’t account for the Asia-made parts in American guitars.
Now open: Dave’s Hot Chicken in Irondequoit

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Dan Gross

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Now open: Dave’s Hot Chicken in Irondequoit

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Dan Gross

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) — Now open in Irondequoit, Dave’s Hot Chicken. This location is at 1267 East Ridge Road, in the former Rachel’s Mediterranean by Moe’s and Jersey Mike’s. This is the second Dave’s Hot Chicken in the Rochester area; the first opened in Henrietta in October. Dave’s started in California, and is known for its hot chicken with a “select your spice” option,and “loaded” milkshakes and other fast food staples. AdvertisementAdvertisementCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc.
RIT City Art Space gallery moving to Neighborhood of Play

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Dan Gross

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — RIT’s City Art Space will soon have a new home, in the Neighborhood of Play, right across from The Strong Museum of Play. It has been in Sibley Square for 6 years, but RIT has maintained a downtown gallery for about 25 years. At the gallery, students can showcase their projects, learn about how a gallery runs, and interact with the community. A recent exhibit, Clarrisa Uprooted, was a highlight for this space.
RIT City Art Space gallery moving to Neighborhood of Play

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Dan Gross

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — RIT’s City Art Space will soon have a new home, in the Neighborhood of Play, right across from The Strong Museum of Play. It has been in Sibley Square for 6 years, but RIT has maintained a downtown gallery for about 25 years. At the gallery, students can showcase their projects, learn about how a gallery runs, and interact with the community. A recent exhibit, Clarrisa Uprooted, was a highlight for this space.
Jim's at the Mall at Greece Ridge announces closure

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy |Dan Gross

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The owners of Jim’s at the Mall confirmed with News 8 that they have closed. The restaurant, located in the Mall at Greece Ridge, was unable to come to terms on a new deal for another location, according to the owners. The owners also mentioned that the door is always open for the restaurant to return to the mall. Jim’s at the Mall was a family-run business that has operated at the Mall at Greece Ridge for years. The owners said the restaurant will be sorely missed.
Rochester’s Festivus: Medieval music, magic, and charity day

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Dan Gross

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Happening this Sunday, the Rochester Spring Renaissance Festivus! The event is at Three Heads Brewing, and on tap is music from medieval metal band Tyranitar. The festival will also feature a puppet show, Dungeons and Dragons games, a full slate of vendors alongside smoked turkey legs, spells and potions from Bewitched Coffee Co., and more. The first event was in 2020.