The hottest days ever recorded in Rochester history landed a day apart in 1936. On July 9 and 10, the mercury reached a blistering 102 degrees. The July 1936 heat wave was far more serious than four ...

Buoyed by a partnership between RIT and the Rochester Public Library, the Rochester History journal has a new look and a growing readership. The journal’s 21st-century makeover is turning heads and ...

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Rochester is among the snowiest cities in nation. The region is astride common storm tracks and far enough north that precipitation often falls as snow instead of rain. And of course, the Flower City ...

THE CHAPTER titles in the 1892 “History of the Town of Rochester, New Hampshire” are what would be expected for a town history of its period —broadly representing their contents in a straightforward ...

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) – An antique shop based in Brighton is now home to generations of Rochester history. The piece was preserved over many years and is featured on display at CP Antiques and ...

Rochester, N.Y. — A beloved relic of Rochester history is ticking back to life. The iconic Clock of Nations, which sat in the Midtown Plaza for decades, has returned downtown. A ribbon-cutting ...

The Rochester Americans are one of North America's longest-running minor league hockey teams, and with six Calder Cup championships and 10 other finals appearances are also among the most successful.