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Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery turned Pride into a vibrant, free community festival — with drag storytime, kids’ crafts, live music, and a crowd that shattered last year’s attendance record, proving that inclusion thrives beyond June. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news...

Clouds and showers today, but sunshine’s breaking through by afternoon—temps in the low 80s with easing humidity. Weekend’s looking dry thanks to a strong high-pressure system, with highs in the 70s to low 80s. Dry spell sticks through Monday, temps climbing into the upper 80s, maybe even near 90 on Tuesday with breezy conditions. But don’t get too comfy—next week’s front brings storms and a coold...

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Get ready for a wild, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt night at Forte Studios as they bring “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” to life—with real audience members stepping onto the stage to compete! Imagine spelling bee chaos, musical numbers that crack you up and tug at your heart, and characters that feel like your awkward middle school self. The unpredictability? Pure gold. The me...

This summer’s sweltering heat is pushing New York’s power grid to its limit, risking brownouts as everyone’s AC strains the system. To combat this, the state’s “Excelsior Power” program lets you sign up smart thermostats to auto-adjust during peak hours—earning you $25 off your bill each month. While some balk at automated temperature tweaks, this initiative highlights the urgent need to balance c...

The heat dome’s not gone — it’s shifted west, easing extreme temps but leaving us in a dangerous “ring of fire” zone. Expect lingering warmth, but brace for organized, potentially severe thunderstorms as atmospheric energy builds along the edge. Stay alert — the sky’s still throwing curveballs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN...

A Buffalo priest, Jeffrey Nowak, 46, faces serious criminal charges after authorities found child pornography on his devices during a search. Once placed on administrative leave in 2019 over allegations of inappropriate contact with minors and harassment, his case resurfaced in March 2026 when he was linked to a Telegram group containing child abuse material. Law enforcement executed a warrant at...

Twenty-one years and counting: The Coach Iglesia Free Basketball Camp just wrapped up its biggest yet, hosting 173 young athletes from 72 districts—all for free. Girls’ champs? Team Willis, led by MVP Lucy Bush. Boys split into NBA East and West—West crowned by Coach Stedman’s crew (with one player winning both regular season and postseason MVP), East by Coach Da’Shawn Suber’s squad, with Ramon He...

Get ready to celebrate the biggest names in Section V high school sports as the News 8 Primetime 585 Elite Awards unveil spring season champions across baseball, softball, track, lacrosse, flag football, golf, and tennis — plus a Coach of the Year and Citizen Award. The crowd’s favorite moment? That’s right — fans voted for the Play of the Year! The live-streamed ceremony kicks off at 7 PM on the...

After nearly 20 years behind bars, Terrance Mack has been freed — his conviction overturned when a judge dismissed charges in a case that began with the 2007 murder of Latasha Shaw. Identified through a photo lineup, Mack was convicted in 2009 despite alibi witnesses and defense claims he was elsewhere. After years of appeals denied by federal courts, Monroe County’s Conviction Integrity Unit fina...

Rochester General Hospital locked down after a prank call—confirmed hoax, but chaos ensued—while a family frantically searches for missing teen Zane Johnson, whose disappearance leaves many questions unanswered. Meanwhile, a legal expert breaks down a potential $1 million fraud case, puzzling over how such a massive scam slipped through the cracks. New York’s power grid braces for strain as swelte...

After 14 years, the Rochester Real Beer Expo is calling it quits—with its final tasting set for Saturday, July 11th at ESL Ballpark. Rising costs, logistical challenges, brewery staffing woes, and a saturated market pushed the decision. But instead of fading away, organizers are turning the finale into a community win: all proceeds will fund local neighborhood improvements. A bittersweet end, but...

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Rochester’s downtown is alive tonight at RPO Under The Stars, where the Flower City Pride Band kicks off the vibe at 6 PM, followed by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra for a magical evening of music under the open sky. Bring your own chairs or blankets for this free, family-friendly event designed to bring the community together for a chill, unforgettable summer night. Listen in comfort: Get a...

Temps are climbing into the upper 80s today with a small chance of scattered showers, but nothing major. Friday stays mostly dry with possible afternoon storms—perfect for plans. Saturday’s a winner: clear skies, lower humidity, and temps in the 60s-70s. Sunday continues sunny and warm as high pressure lingers. Next week, we’re on the edge of a heat dome—avoiding extreme heat but watch for isolate...

L3Harris just snagged an $84 million contract with the U.S. Army to build next-gen command radios — and they’re not stopping there. Over the past decade, this Rochester-based giant has racked up billions in defense contracts, proving it’s the go-to for military comms. But their reach goes beyond the battlefield — they’re also building key components for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman space telescope, se...

Once a prison, now a lumber empire: Westbury Lumber has snagged New York’s old Butler Correctional Facility, turning its 201 acres into a global logistics hub to expand beyond the Northeast and breathe new life into state-owned real estate. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level...