George Gandy

Rochester

Digital Content Producer at WROC-TV (Rochester, NY)

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'The Light in the Piazza' coming to Blackfriars Theatre

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Brennan Somers |George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Take a trip to Italy this weekend for the musical “The Light in the Piazza,” coming to Blackfriars Theatre. The story, based on the novella by Elizabeth Spencer, is described as two young lovers together in Italy, as a mother is forced to grapple with her daughter’s devastating secret. The Blackfriars production stars Andrea McGaugh as Margaret, the mother, and Natalia Hulse as Clara, the daughter.
Hit-and-run suspect pleads guilty in separate weapon case

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated and a video removed to clarify that Terry Britt pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon for an incident in September 2024. He is expected to make a plea in the hit-and-run case next Monday. We apologize for the error. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man who is currently a suspect in a hit-and-run pleaded guilty in a separate weapon case.
Cornell study: Electric buses struggle in cold weather

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Cornell University researchers found that electric buses struggle in cold climates. The study, titled “Assessing the cold weather impact on battery electric transit buses,” says that the buses struggle in Ithaca’s hilly terrain and are unreliable, with reduced range, in cold weather. According to the researchers, the batteries on the electric buses consumed 48% more energy in cold weather and nearly 27% more in a broader temperature range.
Cornell study: Electric buses struggle in cold weather

1 week ago | yahoo.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Cornell University researchers found that electric buses struggle in cold climates. The study, titled “Assessing the cold weather impact on battery electric transit buses,” says that the buses struggle in Ithaca’s hilly terrain and are unreliable, with reduced range, in cold weather. According to the researchers, the batteries on the electric buses consumed 48% more energy in cold weather and nearly 27% more in a broader temperature range.
WATCH: Suspect smashes windshield in Perinton, leaves note

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Deputies need help finding a suspect who damaged someone’s vehicle and left a threatening note. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office released footage taken from last Wednesday at 10:20 p.m. The video shows a hooded, masked individual smashing the windshield of a truck parked in a driveway in Perinton. A day later, deputies said the suspect returned and put a note in the mailbox reading “You will take down that bull[…] flag, or you will replace more glass.
MCSO searching for suspect who smashed windshield, left note in Perinton

1 week ago | yahoo.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Deputies need help finding a suspect who damaged someone’s vehicle and left a threatening note. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office released footage taken from last Wednesday at 10:20 p.m. The video shows a hooded, masked individual smashing the windshield of a truck parked in a driveway in Perinton. A day later, deputies said the suspect returned and put a note in the mailbox reading “You will take down that bull[…] flag, or you will replace more glass.
Human remains found near Mud Creek in Victor

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An investigation is underway after human remains were found in the Town of Victor. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, the remains were found near Mud Creek in the area of McMahon Road. The remains were removed from the scene and are being examined by the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office said the identity of the remains will be released once it is discovered.
Human remains found near Mud Creek in Victor

1 week ago | yahoo.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An investigation is underway after human remains were found in the Town of Victor. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, the remains were found near Mud Creek in the area of McMahon Road. The remains were removed from the scene and are being examined by the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office said the identity of the remains will be released once it is discovered.
Man pleads guilty to weapon charge, hit-and-run on Bauman Street

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man has pleaded guilty to two incidents involving sleeping in a car with a stolen gun and a hit-and-run. Terry Britt appeared in court Wednesday morning and pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. In September 2024, Britt was found sleeping in his car, which was blocking the right lane of traffic on Rt. 390. Investigators said they found a loaded pistol, which was reported stolen.
New York AG fines Walmart over realistic-looking toy guns

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York’s Attorney General fined Walmart, saying the retail chain illegally shipped realistic-looking toy guns into the state. The Office of the Attorney General announced that it secured a settlement after an investigation revealed third-party sellers were providing realistic toy guys on Walmart’s website. It also said Walmart shipping them to nine addresses statewide, including in Western NY.