George Gandy

Rochester

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

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Webster Schroeder flag football brings home Class B title

2 weeks ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy |Rachel Libert

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Webster Schroeder’s girls flag football team won the state championship against Tappan Zee of Section 1. Schroeder’s team returns as state champions, where they were escorted by Webster’s fire department and police officers. Down by a touchdown in the 1st, Emma Rascoe connects with Nina Amico for a touchdown, tying it up at 7. Half-winding down, Schroeder goes up by 6 with Tappan Zee pulling ahead by 1 with a diving catch for the touchdown.
Scott Metcalfe, Amerks Hall of Famer and Calder Cup champion, dies at 58

3 weeks ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Scott Metcalfe, a former Rochester Amerks player and Calder Cup champion, has passed away. He was 58 years old. The Amerks confirmed Metcalfe’s passing, which happened Friday morning. They expressed their sympathies in a statement. Metcalfe, a native of Toronto, played in Rochester for nine seasons, from 1987 through 1991 and 1993 through 1998. He was a three-time 20-goal scorer.
RPD: 18 illegal dirt bikes and ATVs towed, multiple citations issued

3 weeks ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department is continuing its crackdown on illegal ATV and dirt bike activities. According to RPD, they conducted an ATV and dirt bike detail on Wednesday and towed 16 illegal dirt ikes and two illegal ATVs. They were also able to recover a stolen motorcycle. As a result of this detail, 88 traffic citations were issued along with seven arrests, three of which were warrant arrests.
RPD: 18 illegal dirt bikes and ATVs towed, multiple citations issued

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department is continuing its crackdown on illegal ATV and dirt bike activities. According to RPD, they conducted an ATV and dirt bike detail on Wednesday and towed 16 illegal dirt ikes and two illegal ATVs. They were also able to recover a stolen motorcycle.
RIT working to navigate financial struggles after cost increases

3 weeks ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — RIT sent a letter to faculty and staff as it works to navigate financial issues. In the letter, RIT’s President David Munson Jr. tells staff that the university is facing price increases as it renews contracts, increasing expenses by over $15 million. He also says they are facing challenges from the federal government, especially when it comes to international student enrollment. They are expecting a decrease of 200 or more international students.
RIT working to navigate financial struggles after cost increases

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — RIT sent a letter to faculty and staff as it works to navigate financial issues. In the letter, RIT’s President David Munson Jr. tells staff that the university is facing price increases as it renews contracts, increasing expenses by over $15 million. He also says they are facing challenges from the federal government, especially when it comes to international student enrollment. They are expecting a decrease of 200 or more international students.
Scott Metcalfe, Amerks Hall of Famer and Calder Cup champion, dies at 56

3 weeks ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Scott Metcalfe, a former Rochester Amerks player and Calder Cup champion, has passed away. He was 58 years old. The Amerks confirmed Metcalfe’s passing, which happened Friday morning. They expressed their sympathies in a statement. Metcalfe, a native of Toronto, played in Rochester for nine seasons, from 1987 through 1991 and 1993 through 1998. He was a three-time 20-goal scorer.
RHA aiding residents in Danforth and Hudson-Ridge Towers after program termination

3 weeks ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Multiple residents have moved out of Danforth and Hudson Ridge Towers after the termination of a housing program. The Enriched Housing Program’s services were terminated for the residents living there. The program was run through Family Service Communities, which said the programs were closed to ensure the “health and safety” of participating residents. 28 of the 29 former residents of the program are being assisted by the Rochester Housing Authority.
Li-Cycle facing trade ban in Canada due to financial woe

3 weeks ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Lithium-ion battery recovery company Li-Cycle is facing a trade ban in Canada amid financial difficulties. The company received a cease trade order from the Ontario Securities Commission, which bans companies from trading in any security of the Company in Ontario and other jurisdictions in Canada. According to Li-Cycle, they received the order after failing to file financial statements as required by law.
RPD: Gas station damaged by car in attempted burglary

3 weeks ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police are investigating after they said a vehicle intentionally damaged the storefront of a gas station on West Main Street. News 8 arrived at the gas station and saw the front door of the storefront damaged, along with RPD cars parked nearby. According to RPD, the driver of the vehicle deliberately backed into the store entrance in what appears to be an attempted burglary.