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Political Pulse: What to know about Primary Day in Monroe County

Monroe County Board of Elections commissioners Peter Elder and Jackie Ortiz spoke to us about Primary Day.

Downtown Definitely begins 5th season with Midday Bash

Summer has arrived in Rochester! Downtown Definitely is here, and it's kicking off its fifth season with another Midday Bash.

Wealth Wednesday: The 1% challenge

The hardest part of saving money can be getting started.

Bill Gates tells House Oversight panel in Epstein probe: 'I have never victimized anyone'

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee in an interview for its Jeffrey Epstein investigation, "I have never victimized anyone."

Congress is running out of time to avoid Social Security cuts

Congress received another grim reminder on the state of Social Security’s long-term finances with a shorter timeframe to find solutions to shore up the program

Key midterm races: Why the Senate steals the spotlight this year

Political experts shared their picks for key races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections.

Trump vows more strikes on Iran after 'playing us for suckers'

Trump's remarks came as U.S. forces continued operations in the region.

Women-owned Red Bird Market thrives in Fairport

A woman-owned business is offering wonderful products in Fairport.

US inflation rises above 4% for first time in 3 years as energy prices climb

U.S. inflation rose to 4.2% in May, the highest level in three years, as higher energy costs continued to push prices upward.

Go Orange: Walking the Runway Against Gun Violence

Rise Up Rochester is hosting an event that combines fashion, visibility and unity in an effort to end gun violence.

Local News

Rena Sofer in Rochester for Coffee & Chocolate Festival, also helping animal charity

Actor Rena Sofer is backing not just one, but two great groups.

Rochester Jazz Festival announces full 2026 lineup

Organizers announced the lineup for the 23rd Rochester International Jazz Festival on Tuesday morning.

Monroe County DMV branches to close temporarily

County Clerk Jamie Romeo explains the temporary shutdown.

Musician Katy Eberts to be guest baker at Chocolate Ball

We're a little more than a month out from a sweet celebration for a local organization.

Family-friendly activities to stay busy during the holiday weekend

This Thanksgiving weekend, families are coming together and might be in need of some ways to pass the time. The Greater Rochester region has you covered with a

Give back this holiday season with the 2025 Pirate Toy Fund toy drive

Webster, N.Y.- 13WHAM is working with the Pirate Toy Fund for the holidays once again this year, looking to raise 30,000 toys for children in need across our re

Drag Me to the Stage brings festive fun to Rochester this December

Rochester, N.Y.- December is days away, and one local drag star is preparing for a month full of festive fun.Mrs. Kasha Davis joined ARC Rochester to talk about

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Women-owned Red Bird Market thrives in Fairport

A woman-owned business is offering wonderful products in Fairport.

Lovin' Cup brings back Concert in the Square

Lovin' Cup brings back Concert in the Square

Downtown Definitely begins 5th season with Midday Bash

Summer has arrived in Rochester! Downtown Definitely is here, and it's kicking off its fifth season with another Midday Bash.

VOTE: Do you support US airstrikes in retaliation for Iran's downing of a US helicopter?

Do you support U.S. airstrikes in retaliation for Iran's downing of a U.S. helicopter?

Trump vows more strikes on Iran after 'playing us for suckers'

Trump's remarks came as U.S. forces continued operations in the region.

Nation & World

Key surveillance program thrown into doubt over Trump's pick for acting DNI

President Trump's pick of Bill Pulte to temporarily lead the nation's intelligence community has put FISA Section 702, a program seen as vital to national security, in political peril.

US launches more 'self-defense' strikes on Iran amid escalating conflict: CENTCOM

U.S. forces launched a new round of "self-defense strikes" against multiple targets in Iran on Wednesday evening, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)."

'This is not justice': Cardi B appears to call Karmelo Anthony's conviction 'DISGUSTING'

Rapper Cardi B spoke out after the murder conviction of 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony, as she appeared to call the verdict "disgusting."

Maine's Platner dismisses potential for more scandals after Democratic primary win

The candidate has acknowledged reports of insulting social media posts, apologized for sporting a Nazi-like tattoo and all but confirmed extramarital behavior.

EPA head Zeldin says Trump admin won't set environmental requirements for data centers

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said Wednesday that the Trump administration wouldn’t be setting environmental requirements for data centers.

Maine Wire cites past conduct claims & tattoo dispute as scrutiny follows Platner

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner won his party’s primary in Maine, setting up a general election contest against Sen. Susan Collins.

Trump blasts Platner after Democratic Senate primary win: 'He's a low-level thug'

PresidentTrump on Wednesday blastedMaine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner after his primary election win:, saying, "He's a low-level thug."

Sports

Bills receiver Keon Coleman approaches his third season as 'make or break' year

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills receiver Keon Coleman is the first to admit he’s not played close to anyone’s expectations.

Donovan, Howard say Musah’s Gold Cup opt-out hurt his World Cup roster chances

How did Yunus Musah go from a potential American soccer superstar to likely being left off the 2026 World Cup roster altogether?

2026 Buffalo Bills schedule features games on Thanksgiving and Christmas

The Buffalo Bills will be crashing many holiday celebrations this season.

Entertainment

'Girl Meets World' creator allegedly made Sabrina Carpenter, Rowan Blanchard cry

A producer alleges series creator Michael Jacobs, who also created "Boy Meets World," berated the young stars during their first table read.

Stephen Colletti wants Kristin Cavallari and THIS rapper on 'The Traitors' next season!

Stephen Coletti attended “The Traitors” brunch at Max & Helen’s in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, June 6, where he opened up about his time on the show and w

'X-Men' star Tyler Mane reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Mane played Sabertooth in the superhero film and reprised his role in 2024's "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Tim Allen says 'Home Improvement' revival halted by onscreen sons' 'personality problems'

Fans of “Home Improvement” are going to have to put their hopes of a revival on the shelf indefinitely.Series star Tim Allen, who has long wanted to bring back

Money

Mortgage rates remain above 6.5% as inflation spikes

Mortgage rates rose this week along with inflation, remaining above 6.5%.

Closing costs when selling a house

Selling a house isn’t free — here’s a breakdown of common closing costs for sellers.

HELOCs dip, home equity loan rates tick higher

HELOC rates dipped, while home equity loan rates hit their highest level of the year.

HELOCs dip, home equity loan rates tick higher

HELOC rates rose for the fifth straight week, nearing their highest level of the year.

Mortgage rates dip, but still above 6.5%

Mortgage rates retreated a bit this week but remain above 6.5%.

Homebuyers’ guide: How to choose a real estate agent

When you’re ready to buy a home, choosing the right real estate agent is crucial.

This couple mortgaged 9 properties in under a decade. Here are the financing tips they swear by

The Lupos built a real estate portfolio using these 5 strategies.

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Maine groundhog gets a fire safety lecture after false alarm in Auburn

Crews responded to the call and found no fire or smoke at the scene, just a very confused rodent.

Strangers call 911 to report children selling lemonade, police become paying customers

Someone called 911 to report two brothers who were running a lemonade stand, but their plan backfired when the emergency responders became happy customers.

Woman who banned herself from casino sneaks in, wins jackpot before being kicked out

A woman who banned herself from Pennsylvania casinos for life was escorted out of one last week after she sneaked in and won a slot machine jackpot.

Fan runs onto court during Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals game, tries to take selfie with Wemby

One of the more confusing and talked-about moments of Game 1 of the NBA Finals came when a fan ran onto the court during the second half.

Three found with 51 barracudas hidden in cooler off Key West, FWC says

Florida wildlife officers say three people were caught with dozens of illegally harvested great barracudas during a patrol off Key West.

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Cozy to Crafty: 10 gifts for Mother's Day for every kind of mom

Slippers for the Cozy Mom? A Ninja SLUSHi for the Frozen-Drink-Loving Mom? A digital camera for the Techy Mom? We've got you!

Shield Your Skin: 10 sun protection products to snag for summer

The weather is getting warmer, and protecting your precious face from UV rays is so important.

13 products to get you started baking sourdough

Making sourdough starter from scratch? Not the easiest. Getting started making sourdough with this guide? Easy!

10 products that are 50% off or more for Amazon's Big Spring Sale

You can save big on home, decor, tech, beauty, fashion, and more.

Welcome to Aries Season: 10 gifts for the Aries in your life

Welcome to Aries Season, the sign full of bold energy, confidence, and fiery spark.

10 viral products we wish we bought sooner

From stress cubes to fabric shavers and spray for on-the-go, these 10 products are popular for a reason.

Add a pop of green to your life with these 7 cute finds

No one's getting pinched on our watch.

10 Father's Day gifts he will actually use

From heating pads to beard trimmers and LEGO sets, happy shopping!

Hello, June! Get ready for summer with these 8 essentials

Summer is right around the corner. Are you prepared for these hot, fun-filled months?

9 gadgets to create the ultimate cozy reading environment

Imagine this: you are bundled up in a cozy, soft blanket, lost in a book. These items are a must for any book lover.

10 trendy beauty deals worth shopping this Memorial Day

From lip stains to Korean skincare and serums, here are 10 products on sale for Memorial Day.

10 audiobooks to get you out of that reading slump

Right now, you can try Audible for 30 days free!

10 home and garden gadgets you'll be using a lot this season

'Tis the season for tinkering around your home and garden.From spring cleaning to meals on the grill or finally getting those tomatoes to grow, we've got you c

7 sentimental gifts that should still arrive before Mother's Day

Here are 7 gift ideas that balance heartfelt and fast shipping for a Happy Mother's Day!

7 fun rugs that will add some personality to your home

These rugs refuse to be boring.

Good Day Rochester

Lovin' Cup brings back Concert in the Square

Lovin' Cup brings back Concert in the Square

Crime Stoppers: Litchfield Street shooting investigation

Rochester Police are seeking the public's help in solving a March 1 shooting that happened on the city's west side.

Mission Fulfilled 2030 looking to hire interns

Mission Fulfilled 2030 is looking to help young Black men enter the tech industry, so they're aiming to hire a new cadre of interns.

Roc City Scale Modelers heading to Noreastcon 53

Scale Modelers president Kent Brent and modeler Armand Miale joined ARC Rochester to preview their Noreastcon 53 exhibit.

Political Pulse: Mercedes Vazquez Simmons campaigns for 137th Assembly District seat

Early voting kicks off for primary elections starting this June.

Interview: Derek Hough's Symphony of Dance Encore coming to Kodak Center

Emmy Award-winning performer and choroegrapher/"Dancing with the Stars" judge Derek Hough joined our Dan Schrack for a conversation about his Symphony of Dance.

Men of Distinction luncheon honors fathers, mentors and role models

The Men of Distinction: From Pain to Purpose Luncheon is honoring African-American mentors.

8th Webster Music Festival to honor 'Heroes & Hidden Heroes'

The eight annual Webster Music Festival is honoring veterans and supporting the Hidden Heroes organization.

Weekend Buzz: Donuts and hacky sack

Scott and Sandy are back with some more shenanigans.

ARC Sound Stage: The John Payton Project

We were treated to a fabulous performance by a local rock quintet this Friday.

Comedy @ the Carlson presents Rochester Comedy Festival

Comedy @ the Carlson co-founder Mark Ippolito joined ARC Rochester on Friday to tell us more.

Geva Theatre presents 'Anastasia: The Musical'

Everyone's favorite historical revisionist musical about post-revolutionary Russians is returning to Rochester.

Wear Orange Weekend aims to prevent gun violence

June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and this Friday marks the beginning of Wear Orange Weekend, dedicated to preventing gun violence.

Political Pulse: New York's proposed redistricting amendment

Albany Democrats are pushing for statewide redistricting in an effort to boost their party's representation in Congress.

RBTL closes Broadway season with "SUFFS"

RBTL's Broadway season closer explores the struggles and sacrifices of the women's suffrage movement.

Live on GDR

How Fieldtext Products equips first responders

Rochester has a plethora of businesses which help organizations across the country, including one in Henrietta that supports first responders.

Tour de Cure returns to Stokoe Farms

Tour de Cure is returning to Stokoe Farms to support the American Diabetes Association.

Hitting the trails with Wegmans

We're exploring local trails with Wegmans' "Hit the Trail" passport.