Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — We are working to learn more about a crash on Brown Street Saturday morning near Wilder Street. Our photojournalist was there and saw a deployed airbag inside the car around 6:30 a.m. The driver had left the scene. You can see damage to the front end of the car, with part of […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The YMCA of Greater Rochester is getting its pools ready for Splash Week. It’s an annual water safety and basic swimming skills program for those with little to no swimming experience. It’s free for everyone ages three and up. Community registration opens at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16, and...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Congestive heart failure symptoms can present in a lot of different ways. For 72-year-old Richard Brunson, the disease took away his ability to walk freely. He now relies on a walker or cane to help him around. “[The doctor] says 'your heart’s working so hard to...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Maple Weekends are coming up, celebrating New York’s maple production, with opportunities to visit farms across the state. On March 21-22 and March 28-29, visitors can tour and sample at most sites for free — with some exceptions. Here’s a list of some...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As temperatures drop and winds pick up, many people may consider using space heaters instead of turning up the thermostat. However, with utility bills on the rise, it’s important to know the cost of running these heaters. A 1,500-watt space heater running for eight hours...

Alfred, N.Y. — A Rochester man was arrested late Friday night following a traffic stop in the Village of Alfred that led to multiple felony drug charges, according the Alfred Village Police Department. Officers say Tyrone Young Jr., 35 was driving without a valid license and showed signs of...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Prices at the pump have spiked again, with the national average increasing by three cents to $3.64 a gallon, according to GasBuddy. In the Rochester area, prices are currently a dime cheaper, but experts warn this won’t last. Residents in the Northeast are the last in the country to switch to the […]

Rochester, N.Y. — An investigation is underway after a dog was found dead in a dumpster on Maryland Street on Friday, according to Lollypop Farm. Humane Law Enforcement officers from Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, responded to a call Friday morning regarding a possible injured or deceased...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As New York faces looming deadlines to increase renewable energy sources and lower emissions under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), concerns about cost and feasibility are prompting discussions among state lawmakers and the governor about potential changes to current...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized counterfeit designer items valued at more than $125,000 during inspections at two Upstate New York ports over the past month. Officers and import specialists at the Port of Rochester and Port of Buffalo discovered the fake merchandise in multiple shipments during...