New York’s Ambitious Plan Aims For Universal Child Care Access
A major expansion of child care options is on the horizon, and it’s aimed at helping the youngest New Yorkers thrive while parents juggle work and life.
Some Code Blue sites in Monroe County reach maximum capacity amid bitter cold
Rochester, N.Y. — Monroe County Legislator Mercedes Vazquez Simmons said the majority of the county's Code Blue sites were at maximum capacity Thursday night as bitter cold moved in. Code Blue provides warming centers for unhoused people when temperatures dip below 32 degrees. They can request free transportation...
Special programming: “Martin Luther King: The Pan-Africanist;” “Seeing (Me) Is Believing”
12:00: Special programming: "Martin Luther King: The Pan-Africanist - Restitution & Reconciliation in a Global State of Emergency" 1:00: Special programming: "ISeeU: MLK Day-Seeing (Me) Is Believing" We bring you special programming on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In the first hour, now in its 20th year, WNYC’s annual...
This retro New York diner turns pancakes into a full-blown obsession
Nestled in the heart of Rochester, New York, The Highland Park Diner isn’t just a place to grab breakfast—it’s a nostalgic journey back to the golden era of dining. With its classic boxcar design and cozy charm, this beloved establishment has become a haven for pancake enthusiasts.
Suspects sought in stolen vehicle case in Greece
GREECE, NY — Police are seeking two suspects in connection with a stolen vehicle that was abandoned at a home improvement store in December. The Greece Police Department said the vehicle was recovered on Jan. 14 after being left at the store on Dec. 15, 2025. Surveillance footage shows...
Rochester man arrested on probation violation
Police arrested a Rochester man after deputies served an arrest warrant in Wayne County. Deputies took Tyrek T. Collins, 27, into custody Thursday afternoon in Lyons on a warrant for violating the conditions of his probation. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said deputies located Collins around 3:23 p.m. and...
Father of inmate killed by guards reacts to shocking plea deal in manslaughter trial
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The last trial connected to the beating death of Rochester native and prison inmate Robert Brooks ended with a plea deal Friday. Former Marcy corrections officer Michael Fisher was originally charged with manslaughter, but he pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment amid a jury deadlock....
Flu cases drop across every county in the region, state health department says
Flu cases have decreased across every county in the regional area, according to the state health department.
Person found dead at scene of fire on Lyell Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. — An investigation is underway after a person was found dead Friday night at the scene of a fire on the city's west side. A report of a person trapped in a fire at a three-story boarding home on Lyell Avenue near Cameron Street came in around 7 p.m., according to Lt. Jackie Sierra of the Rochester...
Monroe County reports 675 flu cases as statewide infections drop
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County reported 675 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases in the week ending Jan. 10, a 45% decrease from the previous week, according to new data released by the New York State Department of Health. The majority of local infections — 647 — were influenza A, while 28 were influenza B....
