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Despite the rain around, a bit of sunshine is still able to fight through on Lake Ontario. Today's sunrise 6:21am Other notable times/dates: April 22 sunset - 8pm May 4 sunrise - 5:59a June 23 sunrise/sunset (peak) - 5:30a-8:53p
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WHAT'S UP ROC: Here is a classic question: if you are getting a birthday cake, are you going for chocolate or vanilla? Post your answers in the comment section!
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With Earth Day just around the corner, you may be thinking of ways you can help the environment whether that’s at home or in your business, and one family-owned farm in particular has roots that run deep with sustainability.
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Local schools are reacting to NYS’s Board of Regents ruling on school mascots. Within Ontario, Steuben, and Wyoming counties, there are at least five school districts affected. The ruling approved a ban on Native American references being used in mascots.
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WATCH: Today John Kucko returned to Highland Park, where he found some bumblebees buzzing in the morning chill, the pansy bed in bloom, and a majestic cardinal.
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Warm weather fans are reeeeeaaaaaaly going to want to take advantage of Friday. The trends for the remainder of April aren't exactly screaming spring warmth in Rochester from here. Of note, the Euro suggest several freezes are on the horizon.
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Noticing more “gas and grocery” stores coming to the Greater Rochester area? You’re not alone. Two upstate-based chains in particular, Byrne Dairy Stores and Quicklee’s, have been expanding in the past year.
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Tomorrow will be one of those days where a one-size-fits-all number simply won't be good enough. A frontal boundary draped across WNY will result in a dramatic spread in temperatures into the afternoon. Temps in the 70s south will contrast with 40s north.
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WATCH: Police continue to investigate after an SUV was driven “recklessly at high speeds” over sidewalks and lawns at Franklin High School in Rochester Tuesday. News 8 has an update on the incident today on News 8 at 5. trib.al/0QthcZ4
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