Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of August.
Good morning, Rochester.
Monroe and Ontario Arcs will host Over the Edge rappelling fundraiser (Thursday, Sept.
17) at Hyatt Regency to support service programs.
Cheesy Eddie's marks its 50th anniversary as it celebrates five decades of serving all-natural food in the community.
Local reporter Chris Lopez highlighted the restaurant's enduring commitment to quality ingredients (a tradition cherished locally).
Neighborhood of the Arts summer social is planned for Saturday, Aug.
8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with food, art, and adventures on display. Business Association president Chris Fanning (who previewed the event) shared details with ARC Rochester, setting the stage for a lively community gathering.
Cheesy Eddie's is celebrating 50 years of all-natural food today in Rochester — the restaurant marks the milestone with details shared by Chris Lopez.
Rochester-based QED Technologies International finished a nearly $19M expansion on University Avenue Wednesday that added 20,000 sqft and a new research and development center.
The project will create up to 72 jobs in the next five years with support from local and state agencies.
Cheesy Eddie's is celebrating 50 years of serving all-natural food today at its local venue, where customers can enjoy a special anniversary event showcasing its traditional cheese-making process.
Reporter Chris Lopez visited to highlight the magic behind the restaurant’s long-standing recipe.
Clarissa Street Legacy is launching a youth comic book project that honors the neighborhood’s rich history and fosters intergenerational creativity ahead of the 28th Clarissa Street Reunion on Aug.
15 — organizers say the initiative invites young artists and community elders to envision what the street once was and might become.
Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms will join Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors for a show at CMAC in Canandaigua on Sunday, Aug.
9 - after chatting with ARC Rochester’s Stephannie Joseph.
The Rochester Public Library partnered with the Greater Rochester Summer Learning Association to host 'Big Kid for A Day' yesterday at the Central Library on South Avenue, where children experienced reading, mock gym, art and music activities designed to prepare them for kindergarten.
Sen. Gillibrand introduced a bipartisan bill on Aug.
6 at 7:25 p.m. to make federal research a high priority for controlling the spotted lanternfly — an invasive pest that threatens New York vineyards. If passed, the bill will fund studies to curb the insect's spread and protect local agriculture.
Gov. Hochul proposed a nuclear buildout of 5 gigawatts that may include an advanced plant of 1 gigawatt near downtown—driven by rising energy demand and aimed at supporting renewable sources.
The plan awaits funding decisions and site evaluations and may cost up to $45 billion.
The Bills are on day 6 of training camp at St. John Fisher University with practice starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday; Friday concludes camp before a scrimmage at Highmark Stadium on Saturday and a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Aug.
15 (ticket holders have been notified).
Lollypop Farm will host its second annual Pars for Pets Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Tuesday, Sept.
1 at The Links at Greystone in Walworth. Teams of four can register for $600 (which includes 18 holes, a cart, and meals) to support the farm.
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