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Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Business
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Rochester's Op Shop burglarized – door smashed, register stolen
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Op Shop in Rochester, known for selling vintage and hand-made, sustainable goods, was broken into at its location on Charlotte Street early Saturday morning, according to the business. The thieve(s) smashed through the front door and stole the cash register inside around 5 a.m. Saturday, according to the business on social media. The Op Shop is located at 89 Charlotte Street in Rochester. (WROC/Melanie Sosa.) 'It was a terrible and stressful way to start a Saturday morning,' the business wrote on Instagram Saturday morning. 'But… it's Saturday, our busiest day of the week, so as a small business, we will be open today. If you're looking to support us, come by, bring a friend, and find some sustainable vintage or handmade lovelies for yourself.' Filer's Powersports broken into second time in 2 years News 8 reached out to the Rochester Police Department and the Op Shop for more details and has yet to receive a response. This is a developing story, check back later for more details. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Politics
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Senator Jeremy Cooney hosts second annual Iftar dinner for Muslims
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Sunday night members of the Muslim community gathered for the second annual, free Iftar dinner, hosted by Senator Jeremy Cooney. That happened at the Edgerton R-Center in Rochester. Ramadan is a holy month, a time when many who follow will fast from sunrise to sundown and focus on reflection and growth. Each night during the full month of Ramadan, Muslims break their fast at what's called Iftar, and eat a meal together. (WROC/Melanie Sosa) A spectacular spectacle of shamrocks: The 2025 Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade 'I am thankful for Senator Jeremy taking initiative to bring all Muslim population and non-muslim population together so we have actually a lot of common things we can share, and this is kind of a happy occasion for us. As I said, this is one of the purposes of Ramadan, people come together and share bread together,' said Jafer Yasur, Muslim Chaplain at Groveland Correctional Facility. During the event, individuals were presented with New York State awards for their work and lasting impact on the Muslim community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra ends ‘Truth to Power' tour with youth show
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Sunday night the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra welcomed the final installment of its 'Truth to Power' concert tour, inviting 83 students from 23 schools in the Rochester area to perform. Combined with the Eastman Community Music School, the youth orchestra members played side-by-side with RPO musicians at Kodak Hall, totaling 142 performers. (WROC/Melanie Sosa) Leaders said the students recently came back from a two-city tour in Boston and Montreal, adding that it has been a long time coming for Sunday's performance. Guardian's Cup benefits first responders' mental health 'We're so lucky that we, you know, really power into the youth right here in the City of Rochester musically, and this is just – this is a culmination of years and years of work for these students to be on stage and presenting just some of the finest music with our own fine RPO on stage,' said Barbara Brown, Vice President of Education for RPO. The Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra was founded in 1970, and over the years has trained more than 2,100 students in the art of music. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Women's Day concert honors local female artists and musicians
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Saturday marked International Women's Day, and a church in our community used the day to highlight local women musicians and artists for their contributions to the world of music. Immanuel Baptist Church on Park Avenue hosted its second annual Women's Day Concert as part of their ongoing 'Concerts on Park' series. Performances included the Debbie Kendrick Project, Cinque, and Sister Blue. The concert also featured the work of Karin Staples, a local artist who painted canvasses during the show, letting the music guide her art. She told News 8 she was donating half her profits to the church. 'It's phenomenal, it is so exciting to be able to lift up everyone in that spirit and just see how it manifests,' Staples said. 'I want to see how they're reacting to the pieces and whatnot, and if I end up selling them I'm actually going to split the proceeds, half of it goes to the church, the other half, well, pays for my stuff [she laughs].' Karen Staples speaks with News 8's Melanie Sosa, showcasing some of her work on March 8, 2025, during the Women's Day celebration at Immanuel Baptist Church. (WROC/Melanie Sosa.) EPI's 39th Chocolate Ball raises funds for epilepsy support care Saturday, the church also celebrated its 101st anniversary. Leaders invited members to have birthday cake after the concert. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Health
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EPI's 39th Chocolate Ball raises funds for epilepsy support care
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Saturday in Rochester was extra sweet, as the 39th Chocolate Ball brought together individuals and families that have been impacted by epilepsy and seizures. The highlight of the evening was the renowned Chocolate Cake Competition, featuring 11 local chefs who have their chocolate creations auctioned to benefit 'Camp Eagr,' the only week-long sleep-away camp in New York State for children with epilepsy. Cakes featured as part of Saturday's competition at the Riverside Convention Center. You can use the arrows on either side to swipe through each image. (WROC/Melanie Sosa.) The annual fundraising event was hosted by the group 'Empowering People's Independence,' or 'EPI.' It's an organization dedicated to providing care solutions for people with epilepsy, developmental disabilities, and brain injuries. Funds raised Saturday support EPI and its mission. Girl Scouts learn how to save lives at RRH stroke seminar 'It's critical because we provide a lot of education on how to respond to seizures and how to keep people safe, and we also do a lot of programming that really supports families and adults with seizures,' said Sarah Korba, the Associate Director of Epilepsy Services at EPI. During Saturday's event, more than 500 guests at the Riverside Convention Center in Rochester got to try chocolate cake, dance, and participate in a silent auction. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
