Rochester NY

The paper could scarcely have anticipated the impact of an international deal signed decades later, in 1905. “Car ferries” would be built, with related infrastructure, plus dredging of port channels to accommodate heavy loads, to directly link Rochester, with Cobourg in Ontario, Canada, to its north. The ferries...

A NEW law aiming to stop drivers from breaking a key road rule is now in effect. If caught violating the law, drivers risk fines as high as $300 for putting pedestrians at risk in a major way. After going into effect on November 3, the grace period for drivers...

A Rochester man was arrested on felony weapon charges following a traffic stop on Friday.

Rochester, N.Y. — Police are searching for suspects after a stabbing Wednesday night on the city's west side. Officers responded around 6:30 p.m. to the Sunoco gas station at 1140 Lyell Avenue and found the victim, a 44-year-old Palmyra man, suffering from several stab wounds throughout his body, according to the...

The video game retailer GameStop is set to close nearly 500 of its stores across the country, including several locations in the Rochester area.

Perinton, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is looking for the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a restaurant, causing extensive damage. Deputy David Marcucci said a passing driver, who didn't witness the crash, called 911 at 11:37 p.m. Tuesday to report a vehicle had crashed into the restaurant...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The school bus camera program in Rochester is now issuing fines to drivers who illegally pass school buses. The initiative aims to enhance student safety by curbing dangerous driving behaviors. In the past two months, the city says over 8,000 drivers have been caught passing school buses with...

Rochester, N.Y. — Nearly one year later, police have made an arrest in a shooting that seriously injured a woman on the city's west side. Police said Emiah Cason, now 19, shot a 27-year-old woman during a robbery Jan. 22, 2025 at Otis and Myrtle streets. Officers responded to...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Improving personal finances is a top New Year’s resolution, second only to getting in shape. However, many people have already given up by the end of January. According to a Columbia University study, only 25% of people stay committed to their resolutions after January. A...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms are coming to Canandaigua this summer with a special guest! Blues Traveler (“Run Around,” “Hook”) and Gin Blossoms (“Hey Jealousy,” “Follow You Down”) have a special guest at the show. Rock group Spin Doctors will also be performing with both groups! The two...