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'Spider-man 2′ Scenes Shot In Rochester Today [VIDEOS]

Brian Russel — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:50:34 +0000

‘The Amazing Spider-man 2′ comes out in 2014. Directors chose to shoot one of the action scenes in Rochester. Shooting began today and will continue through May 9. Directors were also looking for people to be extras in the movie. ‘The Amazing Spider-man 2′ stars Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Martin Sheen and many more. Here is a Facebook [...]

Rochester, NY Twins Appear On 'The Voice' [VIDEO]

Dale Mussen — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:04:21 +0000

Season Four of ‘The Voice’ opened on Monday night (March 25) with identical twins from Rochester, N.Y. — the Morgan twins. As the show opened, all of the celebrity judges were wondering what was happening on the stage behind them because they heard more than one set of footsteps. When they heard their superb harmonies, [...]

Buffalo Sabres Partner With Rochester Americans For 10-Day Outdoor Hockey Event [VIDEO]

Brian Russel — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:01:47 +0000

The Buffalo Sabres, Rochester Americans, Rochester Red Wings and RIT announced a joint venture to have a 10-day outdoor hockey event at Frontier Field in Rochester. This will be only the second event of its kind. The event will be a 10-day outdoor hockey event in December. The idea originated with Sabres President Ted Black wanting to [...]

Rochester — One Of The Fastest Growing Cities In America

Josh — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:35:37 +0000

A new Forbes magazine list puts Rochester at #46 on the list of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Topping the list was Raleigh, North Carolina. What surprised me was that Buffalo was ranked #49. What? Then what’s so special about Rochester at #46? Why was the article featuring Rochester? Anyway, that’s the scoop. [...]

West Webster Christmas Eve Ambush Survivors Speak [VIDEO]

Josh — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:50:00 +0000

Who can forget the tragedy that happened in Rochester this past Christmas Eve, where West Webster firefighters were ambushed while responding to a massive house fire. A crazed man (William Spengler, 62) opened fire on those first responders after he set the blaze.

Helping A Webster, NY Firefighter — When News Hits Home

Laura Daniels — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:49:55 +0000

We’ve all seen our fair share of tragedy in the past few weeks. From Hurricane Sandy’s devastating effects, to the Newtown, CT shootings, it seemed the good news would never come. Then came the horrific events on Christmas eve in the Rochester suburb of Webster. While most were celebrating with family and friends, exchanging gifts [...]

Webster, N.Y. Firefighters Face Gunshots at House Fire — 2 Dead, 2 Injured [UPDATED 12 P.M.]

Angela Stefano — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:00:29 +0000

Firefighters working to control a house fire in Webster, N.Y. — a suburb about 15 miles east of Rochester — were met with gunfire on Monday morning (December 24). 12 p.m. UPDATE: WIVB Channel 4 is reporting that the shooter was found dead on a beach near the home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and the [...]

Serial Foot Licker Nabbed in Western New York [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:48:39 +0000

Weird. Strange. Odd. Sick. Just a few words that come to mind as I think about this story. A 49-year-old man is facing charges for licking children’s feet in Rochester. Anthony Parri is facing charges of sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child after he allegedly removed the shoes and socks of a six-year-old [...]

Greece Central School District Responds to Bus Monitor Bullying

Brian Russel — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:39:20 +0000

Yesterday afternoon, the Greece (N.Y.) Central School District sent out a phone blast to all students' homes, stating they were aware of the bullying that took place on a district school bus earlier this week and what the next steps were.

Public Outraged at Bullying of Rochester-Area School Bus Monitor [VIDEO]

Brian Russel — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:31:14 +0000

On the last day of school, most students are looking forward to a long, fun summer vacation. Yesterday, a few eighth graders from a middle school in nearby Greece, N.Y., thought that since it was the end of the school year, they would have a little “fun” with their bus monitor. Unfortunately, what ensued was [...]

Yankees Andy Pettitte To Pitch In Rochester On Sunday

Brian Russel — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:00:03 +0000

Andy Pettitte is on a rehab assignment getting into shape before he pitches for the New York Yankees. He’ll pitch this Sunday for the AAA Empire State Yankees. That Sunday game was supposed to be played in Batavia, but because of expected fan attendance, the game is moved to Frontier Field in Rochester. Game time is [...]