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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Thank you, Rochester. 💙

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

In Farmington this morning - a “Back the Blue” Ride and Rally - event organizer says they’ll ride from here to Geneva in support of law enforcement. Looks to be over a hundred people here so far with more still arriving. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

BREAKING: Monroe County Legislature OKs proposal to change airport name to “Frederick Douglass - Greater Rochester International Airport” @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

A light Rochester lunch.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

A heartfelt goodbye after I anchored my final News 8 newscast last night. Boy, will I miss this crew.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Tough to beat #ROC along the river at night.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

A year ago today I began working full-time at @News_8 , and had the privilege of covering some of the most consequential local stories in recent memory. It’s an honor and a pleasure to work in this great town. Thank you to everyone who has made, my time here so special!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Perfection.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Six months ago to this day, I began working in this community. It has been, and continues to be, an absolute privilege. Want to pass along a massive thank you to everyone thus far who has made my time in Rochester and at @News_8 such a great experience!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

2 years

Hey everyone! I’m thrilled to share I’ll be the newest member of the incredible team at WMAR-TV in Baltimore. Beyond excited to hit the ground running early next year, and to call Maryland home. Let’s do this! 🎤🦀

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

5 years

Update: today is my first day working at @News_8 in a full-time capacity. Incredibly excited to continue telling stories here in Rochester!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Proud to share that @News_8 has won a @RTDNA Regional Murrow Award for our breaking news coverage of the May 30, 2020 protests in Rochester. Humbled to have been a small part of this coverage, alongside @Atyia_Collins , @JoshNavarroTV , @cheeksv , @AdamChodak and so many more.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

5 years

One thousand pizzas, each two feet in length, coming from four locations. All completely free. These pizzas are going directly to hospitals in our area, for doctors and nurses working around the clock. This story tonight on @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Play Ball: Monroe County Commissioner of Public Health @DrMikeMendoza throws out the first pitch for the Wings @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

In Syracuse today, @SenSchumer indicates federal government is aiming to take over the vaccination process. “...They will remove all these requirements and people can just line up and get the vaccines.” I have Sen’s full quote below and will have more on this on @News_8 at 5

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Happy Halloween! Great idea from @cheeksv : I’m @john_kucko - shorts, sneakers, calendar, fall foliage and all. If you need me, I’ll be down at Letchworth for some autumn splendor.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

What a day! 2020 Graduation in Syracuse in the morning, back in Rochester for the Sunday news. (Don’t tell anybody I actually graduated in December 2019.) See you tonight on TV at 11 and on the web at 6. Go Orange! 🍊

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

🎵 “Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes, I’m afraid it’s time for goodbye again.” That Billy Joel lyric is meaningful to me as I leave my home of the last few years. So grateful for all the hellos I had here. But it’s less goodbye, and more see you soon!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

5 years

Times like these make you count your blessings a little extra. Want to take a moment to say how grateful I am to work in this great community, and to have met such fantastic people on the job. To borrow the words of someone I interviewed last week- Rochester is a wonderful place!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

2 years

WATCH: Someone was just loaded into a helicopter at Cockeysville Middle School. Police vehicles, ambulance on scene. @WMAR2News

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Getting to work with @MaureenMcGuire8 was a privilege. An incredible mentor to me as a writer, a storyteller, an anchor, a member of our community. It’s such an honor to step in for Maureen on the anchor desk on Sunday evenings. Can’t wait to see you all at 6 and 11!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

The @News_8 conference room has been my makeshift workspace for the last pandemic or so. Came back from my dinner break to see this nice little surprise. So grateful for the crew here at WROC. Thank you guys!!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Just tried drinking coffee without realizing I still had my mask on. Spilled coffee everywhere. How many months have I had to get this mask thing right?

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Man, have I waited a long time to report on this. It’s the @RocRedWings home opener! Plenty to talk about before first pitch, including masks, tickets, and safety precautions. I’m live on @News_8 at 4, 5 and 6 with everything to know before the ballgame.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

1 year

Fire ambulance loaded, followed by a slow procession down Lombard St. Accompanied by dozens. I can hear some crying in the crowd.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

NEW: NY State Police confirm a criminal investigation here, and confirm that it is the residence of Mayor Warren. Police did not share other details, did not take questions. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

5 years

My first for @News_8 ! I’m incredibly grateful to be WROC’s newest reporter!

News 8 WROC

@News_8

5 years

Rochester police officers spend the day underwater while receiving dive training from Dive Rescue International.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

This is the message our news director sent us after we got subs delivered, and I honestly don’t blame him.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

When @EricSnitilWx is off-screen for a few moments... Time for the understudy to step in. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Earlier this year, J.T., a nurse at URMC, lived out of a trailer to protect his pregnant wife from coronavirus as he worked in the COVID ICU. Their son, Jackson (fast asleep for the interview) was born this August! On @News_8 at 11 tonight, we reconnect with the new parents!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

BREAKING: @CountyExecBello issues statement after Ana Liss, County Planning & Development Director, accuses Cuomo: “Ana has shown tremendous strength in speaking out about her experiences and the emotional trauma that resulted from her time working for the Governor” @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

2 years

3 months have flown by in Baltimore. Thank you to everyone who’s made me feel so at home in this new home!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

5 years

This is the scene in west Irondequoit right now: an incredible outpouring of support for Avrie, who turned 13 today and was recently released from @URMed_GCH - cars, police vehicles and firetrucks have passed through to wish Avrie a happy birthday @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Might be the wildest Rochester oddity you’ll see all year. Scorpions - yes, live scorpions - were found in a package in Rochester. The recipient of the package? @paulwave , the drummer for @joywave . This is Paul’s photo from today. In his words: ‘Tis the season.🎃 @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

“Keep your cops off our kids,” protesters chant outside RPD Clinton Section office. @News_8

Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Protesters now marching down side street with about a dozen RPD cars on opposite side of fence. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Had to break out the orange and blue for @Cuse Sweet 16 tonight! (Not pictured: my orange-shaped stress ball. Will probably need that.) See you right after basketball in a few minutes here on @News_8 !

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

“I need to put an end to this quarantine diet, I’m ready to start eating healthy again!” @News_8 on primary night:

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

“Thank you, God bless you” - Malik Evans as he finishes victory speech @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

7 years

Words cannot express how happy I am for my childhood bus driver! I would sit in the very front of the bus every morning to talk Eagles football with Mr. Gary. Hoping he has the best time at the Super Bowl this Sunday! #FlyEaglesFly

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

I recently began collecting vinyl records. So recently, in fact, I haven’t even invested in a shelf/crate to store them. But I’m very proud of these weekend pickups. 3 classics!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

7 years

I am honored and privileged to have won in the television weathercaster category! Thanks to everyone over at BEA for their consideration of me in the contest and I hope to see you all in Las Vegas!

beawebtweets

@BEAWebTweets

7 years

See the list of winners in the News division categories from BEA's Festival of Media Arts Competition. #BEAstudents #BEAfaculty

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Protesters raise fists in solidarity. Largely silent now, all that can be heard is a drum beating in the distance and a drone in the air. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Report: Anchor @AdamChodak (load management) is OUT Friday. @JackWatsonTV will start in his place. Adjust your lineups accordingly.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

5 years

16 years ago, Juanita was shot as a teenager. Now, she’s a nurse at UR, helping people every day in the same hospital where she was treated. We’ll hear Juanita’s incredible story tonight on @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Sources: Jack Watson (closed the office door on his hand) will play through injury tonight on @News_8 . “If anyone notices it, tell them I hurt it in a cool way, like with power tools,” he told reporters.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

7 years

I am absolutely thrilled and honored to announce that I will take on the role of anchor for @CitrusTVNews Live at 6 starting next semester on Thursday nights with @sabri_maggiore !! I cannot wait to begin anchoring newscasts for our fantastic station!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Lines of cars wrap around the lot of the Hilton Fireman’s Carnival - dozens buying unused food from the carnival, supporting the FD after Saturday, their most successful day, was rained out. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

People tell me I look exactly like my mom. When a picture like this exists - I definitely see why. Happy Mother’s Day! Love my ma to the moon and back.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Some mornings are good. Some mornings you stub your toe on the coffee table then spill scalding hot coffee on it. I won’t say which one I had today.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Just wanted some Swedish Fish on a wild night of news and this happens. Are you kidding me

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

This is by no means an official forecast, but today’s weather is Hotel California with the windows rolled down.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

I am speed

Amal Elhelw

@byamalelhelw

3 years

I love producing shows with @JackWatsonTV because even going into the show 1:45 heavy, I still manage to come out of the A-Block only 7 seconds heavy. You can take the guy out of Jersey but you can’t take the Jersey out of him.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

I'll be in attendance for the Governor's address. This time, not for work; this is actually my college commencement. Go Orange! 🍊

Syracuse University

@SyracuseU

3 years

New York State @GovKathyHochul ’80, the state’s 57th governor and first woman to hold the State’s highest office, will deliver the Commencement address at #SUGrad20 on Sunday, Sept. 19. 🎓

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Greece Police Chief Drew Forsythe was placed on administrative leave yesterday, Town Supervisor Bill Reilich confirmed to me. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Town of Gates is honoring a local man for interfering in a robbery last Friday. They say Tom (middle) tried stopping a suspect: 56-year-old Jeffrey Tondryk. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

This worked, for what it’s worth.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

“We shall overcome” performed for protesters at Jefferson and Dr. Samuel McCree @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

BREAKING: Malik Evans takes the stage after defeating Mayor Warren in the Democratic primary @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

2 years

New headshot makes it officially, officially official. 📺📸 @WMAR2News

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Movie-going with social distancing built-in: crowd filing in right now in Perry for drive-in movies, the first in a long time since they were able to reopen across the Finger Lakes. 🍿🍿 @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

This has been placed beside the sidewalk in front of the house where the shooting happened. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Authorities carry bags out of the home. This is as close as I can get - focus is in the middle of this video. @News_8

Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

- Large NYS Police presence, streets blocked off on either side - Home registered to Mayor Lovely Warren, according to public records - NYSP still on scene at this hour Working to learn more details. We will keep you posted on @News_8 and on our digital platforms.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

5 years

Rochester’s Chief of Staff @AlexYudelson knew Kobe personally, and met him while working at the White House - he tells me Kobe had the biggest impact on him out of any athlete he’d met during his time in DC. We’re hearing from Alex tonight on @News_8

Alex Yudelson

@AlexYudelson

5 years

Getting to know @kobebryant was one of the great joys of my life. Absolutely devastating. RIP my friend.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

NEW: Day one early in-person voting numbers in Monroe County: -9,503 total people voted -1% of total registered voters in Monroe County -Most popular sites were Perinton Square Mall, SUNY Empire State College: each saw more than 1,000 voters @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Is this the @News_8 studios or the Hoth rebel base?

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

BREAKING: A Gates Chili High School student is being charged with rape. He is being charged as an adult. @News_8 Police statement:

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Happening now: This protest in front of Strong Memorial Hospital. Protesters say URMC needs to be held accountable for Daniel Prude’s death. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

6 years

On NCC News this afternoon: 3 water main breaks within the past few days in Syracuse: how they happen, and how they affect you. #nccnews

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

BREAKING: Mayor Lovely Warren declares 9pm curfew for City of Rochester. She’s addressing the media soon. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Happening now in Penfield: protest in front of Penfield CSD office building. Demonstrators say they want more of a say when it comes to reopening local schools. Signs read “open our schools fully” and “kids need schools not laptops” @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Might be my most on-brand live report yet. Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Full coverage:

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

We’ve got baseball in Western NY. I’m pinch-hitting tonight for @AdamChodak on @News_8 at 5, 6, and 11 tonight - and you can bet the baseball-related puns I’ve waited so long to use are on-deck, too. See you all then!

News 8 WROC

@News_8

4 years

Baseball in Buffalo also means baseball in Rochester. #ROC

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

A wasp stung me on my forearm while I was on a story earlier today. The sting is still very visible as I get ready to go live. I hope you don’t make fun of me, but I’ll understand if you do.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Next up, we’ll introduce the newsroom to Wawa coffee.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Sometimes, a TV station’s tech just has “one of those days.” Tonight, 4 min before our 6pm show, our video system crashed. That includes the reports our journalists and producers worked all day to prepare. HUGE props to our production staff for weathering this storm.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

My family knows I’m not traveling for Thanksgiving given the circumstances, and they just sent me these as I miss out on dessert (my favorite part of the meal). Moms really are the best, folks. (Can’t confirm nor deny I’ll eat these instead of cooking tomorrow)

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

The ‘Great Debate’ engaging one Greece neighborhood during the pandemic: new questions every day for folks young and old coming by. It’s a pretty unique thing keeping folks in that area connected, and I’ll tell you all about it on @News_8 at 11.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Group prayer at this hour on 4th and Pennsylvania - One block down from last night’s mass shooting. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

The Western NY Special:

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

The decision to wear dress shoes instead of rain boots to work: Instant regret. They’re squeaking like Spongebob when I walk. If you leave the house today, please make better decisions than me.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Coffee counter ☕️: @WxChristineG : 1 cup Me: 3 cups Christine is winning the staying-awake race right now. But both glad to be here for @News_8 Sunrise! Wake up with us! ☀️

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

1 year

Helicopter with spotlight near an active shooter situation at Morgan State University in Baltimore: @WMAR2News

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

My workspace in the conference room was recently graced with this @cheeksv artwork and... it’s a masterpiece. I chuckle every time I see it

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Why do my coworkers do this to me?

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

What’s changed: I had (mostly) blonde hair at this age. What hasn’t: Lunch is still my favorite part of the day. Happy first week of school to all! 🚌📚 @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

First day of September, you say? 🍂

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

5 years

BREAKING: Patient admitted to Rochester General for coronavirus testing was discharged from hospital today, is now under voluntary quarantine with testing still in progress, RR Chief Medical Officer says @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Rochester Locust Club President Mike Mazzeo calling for Mayor Lovely Warren’s resignation. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

“Perhaps when we do a search for the chief, we can do a search for the mayor,” @ROCLocustClub President Mazzeo said when asked about the department looking for a new police chief. @News_8

Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Rochester Locust Club President Mike Mazzeo calling for Mayor Lovely Warren’s resignation. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Taking first-team reps on the @News_8 desk this evening at 5, 6 and 11 - I’m also wearing the colors of a certain Western NY football team playing in the playoffs tomorrow. See you soon!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Had a dream that it was precisely 73 degrees and sunny in Rochester. I can dream, right?

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Back on the @News_8 desk this evening. Latest news, sports, weather right after college basketball!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

A group of Greece students huddling around a trunk, watching their school district’s meeting live. As the district deliberates, they hope the district decides the can play high school sports this year. @News_8

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

“Things just got a lot easier” for fans looking to attend @RocRedWings games, says GM Dan Mason. Now no restriction on vaccinated fan attendance, per NY State. My live report from the ballpark on @News_8 at 5.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

It’s the first week of training camp. As I picked out my tie for tonight, I just had to. #BillsMafia Great show ahead on @News_8 . See you at 11!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Contender for greatest no-context @News_8 screengrab of all time

Joywave

@joywave

3 years

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Is it... is it roll-down-the-windows weather in Rochester?

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

4 years

Gotta love walking into the @News_8 studio and seeing this... almost game time. Tune in to WROC as we preview the Bills-Ravens divisional round matchup!

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

- Large NYS Police presence, streets blocked off on either side - Home registered to Mayor Lovely Warren, according to public records - NYSP still on scene at this hour Working to learn more details. We will keep you posted on @News_8 and on our digital platforms.

News 8 WROC

@News_8

3 years

#BREAKING : A police investigation is under way at an address public records show is registered to Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren.

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Jack Watson

@JackWatsonTV

3 years

Just in: Rochester Regional Health is ‘nearing 99 percent compliance’ on state vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, INCLUDING employees who have been granted a religious or medical exemption. @News_8

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