Ally Peters
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Rochester, NY, United States
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Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: Local doctor discusses importance of getting screened, vaccinated
“Some of the most common gynecologic cancers are cervical cancer, uterine cancer, fallopian tube cancer, ovarian cancer, so it’s cancers of the reproductive tract,” Geevarghese said. “Almost 30,000 women are diagnosed and die, actually die, from a gynecologic cancer every year, and most of those cancers are preventable.” → Read More
What to know as FAFSA enrollment date hovers right around the corner
You will need your social security number and drivers license, along with your 2021 tax records to get started. → Read More
WHY ROC: Unique brewery opening near Neighborhood of Play in Downtown Rochester
It’s a craft brewery and taproom concept that will be filled with locally-grown ingredients and unique products. → Read More
‘Pirates of Penzance’ kicks off at JCC’s Canalside Stage this Thursday
The performance is part of JCC’s summer program, which hosts many high school and college students. Hamill said it’s a great opportunity to learn from some of the best. → Read More
The 52nd Puerto Rican Festival kicks off. Here’s what you should know:
News 8’s Ally Peters spoke with Yesenia Ramos-Torres, a board member with the festival, to talk about the three-day event and how it brings together the community. → Read More
Brighton student receives prestigious award from NY Firefighters Association
Whether volunteering at the Brighton Fire Department, or working with senior citizens, Zhou spends most of her time serving others. → Read More
Foodlink’s Festival of Food returning after 2-year hiatus: ‘The best Rochester has to offer’
The annual tasting event was canceled the last two years due to the pandemic, but Finger Lakes residents will be excited to have it back! → Read More
‘Mean Girls’ kicks off at the Rochester Broadway Theatre League: ‘There’s something in there for everyone’
The musical kicks off July 5th and runs through the 10th at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre. → Read More
Golden Apple: Congratulations to Cindy Zauski!
Mrs. Zauski is an art teacher at Manor Intermediate School in Honeoye Falls. She has been teaching elementary students there for 20 years. → Read More
Golden Apple: Congratulations to David Dunn!
Dunn is the principal at Martha Brown Middle School in Fairport. Once a student at the school, he’s now planning to retire this June. → Read More
Golden Apple: Congratulations to Theresa Hamm!
Since 2005, Hamm has been teaching in the Rochester City School District. She currently teaches 3rd graders at School No 12. → Read More
Webster nonprofit creates wheelchairs for children across the world
“Five years later, we’re over 2000 chairs,” Parzynski said. → Read More
Golden Apple: Congratulations to Amanda Shipman!
Mrs. Shipman is a special education teacher at Longridge Elementary in Greece, where she has worked for six years. → Read More
East Cutting Edge barbershop recognized by New York State
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — East High School was recognized by the state Monday for it’s one-of-a-kind, on-campus barbershop. The East Cutting Edge barbershop opened last October. It offers free haircuts to students, along with mentorship and guidance. The New York State School Boards Association recognized the barbershop Monday, saying it provides a safe environment for […] → Read More
Worlds collide: Brockport student’s message in a bottle washes up on Bahama shore decade later
More than a decade ago, students at Hill Elementary School in Brockport decided they wanted to do a class project: write letters, put them in bottles, and ship them off to sea. → Read More
Rise in student-athlete suicides prompts mental health conversation among Rochester doctors
As the topic of mental health becomes more commonly talked about, Cypher said it’s important athletes know it’s okay to take breaks. → Read More
‘Let’s live this summer’: Local groups plea with youth for a non-violent summer
81 people were killed in 2021 and hundreds of shootings took place. More than 70 of those shootings involved victims under the age of 20. → Read More
Golden Apple: Congratulations to Katie Kantz!
Mrs. Kantz teaches social studies and English at Twelve Corners Middle School in Brighton. In her classroom, it’s about more than being a good student, it’s about learning how to be a good human being too. → Read More
Golden Apple: Congratulations to Kim Burns!
Kim Burns has been teaching first grade at East Rochester Elementary School for more than three decades. → Read More
Monroe County Jail deputies express concerns over new ‘Halt Act’
The Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement Act, or HALT Act, took effect on April 1. The law, among other things, limits the use of segregated confinement for all incarcerated persons to 15 days. → Read More