Three seriously injured in head-on crash in Henrietta
HENRIETTA, N.Y. — Three people were seriously injured in a head-on crash between a Hummer and a truck at around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening on East River Road in Henrietta. One of them may have life-threatening injuries, according to the Henrietta Fire District. Multiple agencies were on the scene assisting with rescue...
Warrant arrest tied to December theft
A Rochester woman faces a larceny charge tied to a December shoplifting complaint. Kamryn A. Lewis, 26, was arrested on a warrant for Petit Larceny . Police investigated a reported theft on Dec. 28 at an Eastern Boulevard business. Investigators determined Lewis left the store without paying for $441.25 in...
Local leaders in Rochester explore solutions to tackle poverty
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A forum was held Monday night at Immanuel Baptist Church on Park Avenue to discuss strategies to tackle poverty in Rochester. The event, organized by Citizen Action of New York, brought together panelists, including individuals who have run for office and those who’ve worked in the banking sector....
Former RCSD employee pleads guilty to lesser charge in child endangerment case
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A former employee of the Rochester City School District, charged last year in a child endangerment case, has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. The Rochester Police Department received a report on April 9 from a parent claiming that Katherine Gibble, an employee at Virgil I. Grissom School...
Seneca deputies’ quick action credited with saving driver
A crash in Fayette left a Webster man hurt — and deputies scrambling to stop heavy bleeding at the scene. Michael Montanez-Sanchez of Webster lost control of his vehicle while heading north on State Route 96 and struck a utility pole, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Tim Thompson said deputies...
Third suspect faces murder charge in 2024 Farmington death
Authorities have filed a third murder charge in connection with the death of a Farmington woman whose case was initially believed to be a drug overdose but later determined to involve robbery and theft. Victoria Nicole Vitale, 32, was discovered dead Feb. 22, 2024 at a home on Terry Drive in the Town of Farmington.…...
Mamma G’s opens second location in Monroe County
Pittsford, N.Y. — A popular Italian restaurant in Henrietta is expanding its operations. Mamma G's is opening a second location in Pittsford Plaza Wednesday at 4 p.m. The business, owned by the Troiano family, opened its first location on West Henrietta Road back in 2015. The new restaurant will...
Pedestrian struck by RTS bus that was hit by vehicle involved in pursuit
Rochester, N.Y. — New York State Police are investigating a crash during a pursuit Tuesday morning on the city's north side. Troopers tried to make a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle around 10:55 a.m. in Rochester. The vehicle fled the scene and eventually ran a red light at the intersection of Clifford and Hudson...
Newark Save A Lot announces closure, community reaction pours in online
The Save A Lot grocery store in the village of Newark is closing, ending years of operation and prompting an immediate wave of concern from residents who say the loss will affect access to affordable food, especially for people without transportation. The announcement came in a message posted by the store’s operators...
Brighton Town Supervisor Bill Moehle suspends his campaign for reelection
According to a Substack social media post by Brighton Town Supervisor Bill Moehle, he said he isn’t seeking reelection and is suspending his campaign.
