Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — March is in full ‘lion mode’ and wind gusts of more than 50 mph are causing power outages around Rochester and western New York. According to RG&E outages, there are currently 213 customers without power in Monroe County, all in Greece. National Grid reports 48 outages in Genesee County, with...

I was shocked when syracuse.com | The Post-Standard reporter Marnie Eisenstadt first mentioned working on a story about kids with behavioral problems being abandoned at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. It was hard to believe that was really happening, but Marnie started hearing rumblings of such cases six years...

Rochester, N.Y. — A Spirit Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport Saturday morning after experiencing a pressurization issue. The Airbus A321, traveling from Newark to Detroit, was diverted to Rochester, according to Andy Moore, airport director. The...

Local healthcare workers declared a “code red,” demanding that New York state address federal cuts in the state budget this year. They expressed concerns that without investments in nursing homes, hospitals, and other facilities, these places could lose beds or even shut down.

When discussing Gen Z and "ghosting," the term often refers to young adults abruptly cutting communication in relationships or at work. But research shows this group is now ghosting alcohol. According to the data, Gen Z and millennials are turning away from drinking and traditional nights out. Being "sober curious"...

Pi Day is held every year on March 14th, but we’re excited to Celebrate Pi Day at the library on Friday, March 13, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, with a fun pop-up event in partnership with the Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC). Families and students are invited to stop by and explore hands-on math activities,...

Jennifer Gottfried teaches 4th Grade at Iroquois Middle School. She nominated her former students Sophia Borlik, Mya Cenzi, Londyn Cintron, Jonas Stone, and Raquel Curran for their efforts during the 2024-2025 school year in standing up to cancer. In February 2026, they received the Do The Right Thing Award. Every...

David Beers has been appointed as the new director of security for the Spencerport Central School District. He began in the position on March 9. Mr. Beers has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement and security operations in the private sector, including work with the Rochester Police and Mt. Morris...

At 12:45 p.m. on a snowy Thursday in February, every seat in the Sagra Italia dining room is full. Formerly home to Fifth Frame Brewing, 155 St. Paul St. is nearly unrecognizable, transformed into an airy, chic space somehow reminiscent of both Brooklyn and Rome. There’s a cozy sitting area off to one side and […] ...

Chick-fil-A plans to open its first restaurants in New York’s Southern Tier as part of a broader expansion across the state, according to the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin. Two locations are planned for the Binghamton area — one at Oakdale Commons in Johnson City and another at Town Square...