James Battaglia

Rochester

Digital Producer at WROC-TV (Rochester, NY)

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How does New York State's AMBER Alert system work?

1 month ago | informnny.com | James Battaglia

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — When a child goes missing in or around the Rochester area, there’s one question News 8 viewers frequently ask in the social media comments: Why wasn’t this an AMBER Alert? The AMBER in AMBER Alert is an acronym for “America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response.” It began in Texas in 1996 and was named after Amber Hagerman, a 9-year-old who was kidnapped and murdered in Arlington.
How does New York State's AMBER Alert system work?

1 month ago | localsyr.com | James Battaglia

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — When a child goes missing in or around the Rochester area, there’s one question News 8 viewers frequently ask in the social media comments: Why wasn’t this an AMBER Alert? The AMBER in AMBER Alert is an acronym for “America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response.” It began in Texas in 1996 and was named after Amber Hagerman, a 9-year-old who was kidnapped and murdered in Arlington.
Juneteenth 2025: New details revealed about Rochester’s festival

1 month ago | rochesterfirst.com | George Gandy |James Battaglia

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New details have been revealed about Rochester’s upcoming Juneteenth festivities!The annual Juneteenth festival will be held at MLK Memorial Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The festival will celebrate Black culture through live music, food, and more activities. They are expecting over 4,000 people will be in attendance for this year’s festival. The Juneteenth Parade will kick off the parade. It will go from Main Street to East Avenue, then Chestnut Street up to MLK Park.
Rochester Financial Center marks 5 years of free financial counseling

2 months ago | rochesterfirst.com | James Battaglia

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Mayor Malik Evans and other city leaders met at City Hall Monday to mark the impact the Rochester Financial Empowerment Center has had on thousands of residents. The center offers free one-on-one financial counseling, focusing on reducing debt, increasing credit, and improving savings. The Center’s Director was given a certificate of mayoral recognition, celebrating FEC’s fifth anniversary.
Rochester Financial Center marks 5 years of free financial counseling

2 months ago | yahoo.com | James Battaglia

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Mayor Malik Evans and other city leaders met at City Hall Monday to mark the impact the Rochester Financial Empowerment Center has had on thousands of residents. The center offers free one-on-one financial counseling, focusing on reducing debt, increasing credit, and improving savings. The Center’s Director was given a certificate of mayoral recognition, celebrating FEC’s fifth anniversary.
Family honors son’s memory with annual free book donation to students

Mar 28, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | James Battaglia

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Students at School No. 46 in Rochester got free books Friday thanks to an annual donation from a local family. The family of Gian Ortiz honors their son’s memory every year by reading and donating books to a class in the grade Gian would have been in. Gian was two when he died seven years ago, so today the family visited a fourth-grade class to help keep his memory alive. “Gian loved us reading books to him. He always had a smile when we read to him.
Family honors son’s memory with annual free book donation to students

Mar 28, 2025 | yahoo.com | James Battaglia

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Students at School No. 46 in Rochester got free books Friday thanks to an annual donation from a local family. The family of Gian Ortiz honors their son’s memory every year by reading and donating books to a class in the grade Gian would have been in. Gian was two when he died seven years ago, so today the family visited a fourth-grade class to help keep his memory alive. “Gian loved us reading books to him. He always had a smile when we read to him.
Rochester Chamber of Commerce hosts legislative breakfast

Jan 16, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | James Battaglia

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce hosted its first legislative breakfast Thursday morning. Held at the Riverside Convention Center, the event is meant to give chamber members an opportunity to engage with local lawmakers and elected officials. The Chamber of Commerce also discussed its 2025 advocacy agenda, outlining its priorities for the legislative session ahead. The Chamber of Commerce plans to make the legislative breakfast an annual event.
Orders open for Monroe County Tree and Shrub Program

Jan 3, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | James Battaglia

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Orders are now open for the Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation Districts 2025 Tree and Shrub Program. The program gives landowners an opportunity to take home tree and shrub species that are either native or naturalized to New York State. The organization says the plants can boost property values, enhancing wildlife habitats and minimizing erosion. Orders can be placed through the programs website and will be accepted until March 7.
Disney on Ice returns to Blue Cross Arena

Jan 2, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | James Battaglia

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A chance to experience the magic of Disney is right here in Rochester!Disney on Ice is returning to the Blue Cross Arena this week with ‘Mickey’s Search Party’. This show follows Mickey Mouse and his friends as they use Captain Hooks treasure map to search for Tinker Bell. It features characters and music from Disney movies like Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Coco, Toy Story, Moana, The Little Mermaid and more.