Rochester NY

Rochester, N.Y. — Walk 22, an event dedicated to raising awareness about the critical issue of veteran suicides, will be held Sunday afternoon at VFW Post 4658 on Dorsey Road. The choice to hold Walk 22 on the 22nd of the month at 2:22 p.m. serves as a poignant...

LYONS — New York State Police arrested a 48-year-old man on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop and search warrant execution. Police received a complaint Sept. 9 about possible narcotics activity at a residence on Queen Street in Lyons. During the investigation, information was developed identifying...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Golisano's Children's Hospital celebrated its 16th anniversary on Friday. For its "birthday," the employees, patients and officials decorated hats, had fun in a photo booth and ate cake. They celebrated in pink shirts with "Sweet 16" written on them. Some partygoers, like Sarah Mackridge,...

Consultants say Irondequoit could gain six new historic districts, including Sea Breeze and St. Paul Corridor, boosting preservation and local pride.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Music, beer, games, and more – the Genesee Brew House is throwing its own Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday afternoon. It started at noon and wraps up at 6 p.m. In celebration, the brewery has a Genesee Specialty Oktoberfest beer and a selection of German dishes to go with it. The Krazy Fireman band...

The Brain Injury Association of New York honored Chauntell Feeney, a Rochester resident, at the annual March On for Brain Injury Walk at Seneca Park on Saturday.

BROCKPORT, N.Y. — A 39-year-old prior felon is facing more charges after being accused of having firearms and ammunition he is prohibited from having. Prosecutors say in November of 2018, Paul Kozlyuk was sentenced to 27 months in prison after being convicted of defrauding multiple small businesses. This conviction...

The Veterans Outreach Center is holding an event on Friday to help local veterans with employment, benefits, health care access, and more.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Hard ciders from across the region were showcased in the second New York Cider Festival of Rochester on Saturday. The event, held at Radio Social, featured over 15 craft cideries and welcomed attendees to try various flavors offered by local makers and shop for their favorites. Scott Ramsey,...

Good morning, Rochester. Here's what you need to know today. It will be another pleasantly warm day with highs in the 70s. There will be more clouds around tomorrow with a spotty shower possible. Highs in the 70s. Outside of a spotty morning shower, Sunday looks mostly sunny with highs...