Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An Irondequoit man is facing felony charges after police say he stole a work truck Tuesday afternoon, shortly after being released from custody on a separate larceny charge. According to Irondequoit Police, Hicham Fathallah was arrested around 9 a.m. Tuesday on a petit larceny charge. After...

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — As Rochester Gas & Electric and New York State Electric & Gas look to raise rates, the state's Public Service Commission is holding public hearings to get input from customers. A decent crowd showed up at City Hall Tuesday afternoon to let their voices be...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A stolen car chase that caused property damage and nearly injured Greece police officers ended in an arrest. On Monday afternoon, the Greece Police Department responded to reports of a suspicious man checking vehicles in the area of Forgham Road and Stonecliff Drive. They said they found the...

The Genesee would add 120 units — some with supportive services from Trillium Health, which also would have space for a family health clinic and pharmacy. But the local health provider is non-committal on what that might look like.

PERINTON, N.Y. — A person was brought to the hospital after a possible assault in the area of Mosely Road and High Gate Trail in Perinton. Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies say at around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, they were called to the area for a report of a possible assault. When deputies got there, they […]

This time, we're talking about stink bugs. Rochester Pest Pro director of sales and operations Daniel Vitello tells us more.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Multiple lanes on Rt 590 Northbound were blocked off by first responders Monday evening, as seen by News 8 crews at the scene. The first responders vehicles also carried over onto one lane of 590 South. Details are limited at this time, however News 8 crews on scene say traffic was […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Weather forecast: Cooler air coming in from the north Today’s high temperature will hang in the low 70s with winds picking up. It’s a northeast flow around 15 mph.

After more than a decade of unanswered questions, New York State Police say they’ve identified human remains tied to a 2011 cold case—and plan to reveal new details during a press conference this week. The update will be shared on Wednesday, October 1 at 1 p.m. at Troop E Headquarters in Canandaigua. Officials will...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Every morning, Principal Keana Courtois greets her students. She is new to the principal position, but was at Rochester Prep years prior. “I really just thought about the impact that this school community has had on my own life,” Courtois said. “And I want to pour back into the community that gave...