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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.

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 [...]

The Boss Plays Western New York [GALLERY]

John La Mond — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:00:25 +0000

He may be a senior citizen now, but the man can still rock! Bruce Springsteen brought his incredible show to Rochester on Halloween night. Bruce played for over three hours and since it was Halloween, he even sang “Monster Mash”. I was not able to make the show, but my good friend Tom Garwol of [...]

Inside The Genesee Brewery [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:00:24 +0000

As a life-long Western New Yorker and beer drinker, it’s easy to be a fan of the Genesee Brewery. Genesee Beer just goes right along with the Western New York lifestyle. It’s part of our heritage and who we are. What is your earliest memory of Genesee beer? As a young kid growing up in [...]

Brett Alan Has a Ball at the National Museum Of Play [PICTURES]

Brett Alan — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:40:26 +0000

I am a huge fan of The National Museum Of Play at The Strong. You may have seen me mention them in some of my other posts; my family and I go there a couple times a year. So I was thrilled to be invited to bring my family out to explore the museum again today (Thursday, July 12).

Rochester-Area Bus Monitor Bullied by Middle Schoolers [VIDEO]

Dale Mussen — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:38:53 +0000

It's bullying taken to the next level. As if bullying fellow students wasn't bad enough, the video below shows a busload of middle school punks who continue to yell insults at their school bus aide until they make her cry. They call her fat; they call her a troll. They ask her why she's sweating, and when she explains she's crying, they accuse her of crying because she misses her box of Twinkies.

Mega Millions Winner In Rochester Area

Clay Moden — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:56:50 +0000

Ok. It may not have been the $640 million that we all would have wanted. But, there was a Western New York winner after Friday night’s drawing!According to the Democrat and Chronicle, a second place ticket was sold in the Town of Henrietta in Monroe County.The ticket was sold at a Wegmans grocery store and [...]

Alyssa Coco of Rochester – Undiscovered Talent [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:30:10 +0000

Western New York is home to so many great musicians. Not only in Buffalo, but in Rochester as well. Lou Gramm from Foreigner is from Rochester and still lives there. Over the years I have traveled to Rochester to visit friends, see bands and to check out the legendary House of Guitars. Rochester has always had an ample supply of talented musicians.

Genesee Brewing Revives 12 Horse Ale

John La Mond — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:00:17 +0000

If you are a native Western New Yorker who enjoys beer, then most likely you have tried 12 Horse Ale. The Genesee Brewing company first made the iconic brand in 1933 and it continued to be one of their main products until it was discontinued in 1997. It was brought back briefly in 2003, but flagging [...]

Rascal Flatts Rocks Rochester!

Clay Moden — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:13:51 +0000

The busy concert road trip schedule took me to Rochester to see Rascal Flatts with Luke Bryan and Chris Young. The meet and greets were at the same time as the Chris Young show so I missed him. Good news is he will be here for the TOC June 3rd!

Rochester,NY Makes National List

Clay Moden — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:37:08 +0000

Maybe it’s the snow…maybe it’s holiday stress…but Rochester has been named in the top 5!!! It has been my New Years resolution for many years to cut back on cursing…or swearing. Sometimes it just slips out. Truth be told..it was my oldest brother who taught me how to curse! I’m gonna bet that Buffalo [...]