WHAM-TV (Rochester, NY)

WHAM is a television station located in New York and is affiliated with ABC. It is owned and operated by Deerfield Media, Inc. and receives some services from a partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is among the largest and most varied television broadcasting firms in the nation. After recent deals, Sinclair manages, programs, or offers sales support to 163 television stations across 77 different markets. Their television network reaches about 38.7% of households in the United States and includes affiliations with networks like FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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Rochester teens share hope for future on Juneteenth, stressing importance of inclusion

2 days ago | 13wham.com | Karen Edwards

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — This Juneteenth, 13WHAM sat down with two teens to hear their thoughts about diversity, equity and inclusion. Amaria Pridgen, 17, and Timarian Lovett, 18, do not want to be another statistic. "I don't want to be that," said Lovett. "Being a Black man in America, I feel like we're really looked down upon as just...thugs." "It's hard," said Pridgen. "Because either way, I feel like being a young Black woman, we're going to get judged and discriminated against.
Warm and wet for Wednesday

4 days ago | 13wham.com | Mark McLean

Rochester, NY (WHAM) - It will feel more like the middle of Summer on Wednesday in WNY. The air temperature and dew point temperature will increase as a warm front crosses WNY. A few thundery downpours Wednesday afternoon. The temperature will likely reach the low to mid 80s for most areas and with dew point temperatures near 70 degrees, we'll expect to see some showers and localized thunderstorms develop in the afternoon and early evening.
Early primary voters in Monroe County adapt to digital touch-screen voting

5 days ago | 13wham.com | Daniel Finkelstein

Brighton, N.Y. (WHAM) — Early voters for the primary election in New York State shared their reactions to Monroe County's recently purchased ExpressVote XL machines. Day two of early primary voting in Monroe County wrapped up with 790 total voters casting ballots in Monroe County across seven locations. "I think the process looked nice," said David Smith of Rochester. Smith was one of 199 who showed up at the Brighton Farmers Market location on Westfall Road, Sunday.
Thousands across Rochester area join 'No Kings' protests against Trump presidency

6 days ago | 13wham.com | Daniel Finkelstein

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Crowds of thousands lined the streets in towns and villages across the Greater Rochester Area as part of national "No Kings" demonstrations. As the U.S. Army was on display in the nation's capital for a parade, marking the 250th birthday of the branch, an estimated five million Americans protested in roughly 2,000 planned demonstrations across the country.
Thousands expected to join No Kings protests across Greater Rochester area

1 week ago | 13wham.com | Daniel Finkelstein

Brighton, N.Y. — Dozens of demonstrators could be seen in Brighton's Twelve Corners on Friday, protesting ahead of Saturday's "No Kings" events in opposition to actions of the Trump administration, including Saturday's military parade in the nation's capital. "It's going to look like we're watching a parade," said Jennifer Young, founder of GRIT, or Greater Rochester Integrity and Truth. "It's in defiance of the parade happening tomorrow. We uphold and respect our military.
Monroe star Messiah Hampton announces big-time college football commitment

1 week ago | 13wham.com | Tyler Diedrich

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A football star from the Rochester City School District announced his college choice Friday. Messiah Hampton, a junior at Monroe High School, announce his commitment to the University of Oregon. Hampton is listed as the top football recruit in all of New York state by both Rivals and 247Sports. Rivals ranks him as the No. 10 wide receiver in the entire country, while 247 ranks him 11th.
5 tax breaks for dads to help celebrate Father’s Day

1 week ago | 13wham.com | Kemberley Washington

In the world of finance, an annuity is a contract between you and a life insurance company in which you give the company a lump sum or series of payments, and in return, the insurer promises to provide you with a stream of income, either now or in the future. But annuities can also be more of a general concept used to describe anything that’s broken up into a series of payments.
Golisano Behavioral Health Center marks 5 years of transforming youth mental health care

1 week ago | 13wham.com | Daniel Finkelstein

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Five years after opening, the Golisano Pediatric Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is still eyeing an expansion to accommodate the demand for youth mental health services. Robert Baleno said his son, Morrigan, has faced struggles from a young age. "Morgan was 7 years old the first time that he planned to take his own life in second grade," Baleno said.
From the Ground Up: U-pick Strawberry season is here

1 week ago | 13wham.com | Mark McLean

Rush, NY (WHAM) -The first day of the U-pick strawberry season was yesterday and we stopped down to Gro-Moore Farms to see how this year's crop is fairing. We were able to speak to the owner and operator of the farm, George Moore. He mentioned that this year's season is more than a week behind last year year because of the cool and wet weather the Rochester area experienced in May. In the attached interview he talks about the quality and yield of this year's crop.
Police presence reassures concertgoers at Ontario Beach Park amid safety upgrades

1 week ago | 13wham.com | Daniel Finkelstein

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Visitors at the second night of the "Concerts at the Shore" series at Ontario Beach Park saw an increased police presence Wednesday. As guests enjoyed the concert, dozens of Rochester police officers, deputies from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police troopers patrolled the surrounding area. "I love the extra security, especially for, you know, those of us that come down here just to enjoy ourselves," said Tiffany Jeffords-Fulton of Rochester.