Rochester City School Board renames two schools originally named after slave owners
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The Rochester City School Board has voted to rename two schools originally named after slave owners and segregationist. The board also...
Man will be sentenced after pleading guilty to corner store rape
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The man who pleaded guilty to rape in a corner store will be sentenced Wednesday. According to police,...
Famous people from Rochester. How many do you recognize?
How many of these famous people from Rochester do you recognize in the photo gallery above?From Hollywood stars to musical icons and renowned models,...
From boxing to e-gaming, YMCA hopes free programs will draw thousands of Rochester teens
With each punch, the teenager gained confidence. “Boom, boom — just think about the rhythm,” instructor Jose Hernandez told him as they...
NY state’s first Central Bark doggy daycare opens in Henrietta
For 14 years, Pittsford native Phil Clark Jr. had worked in service and sales for Microsoft in New York City.“I was a little sick...
Ash Wednesday celebrations in Rochester
Rochester, NY - Today marks Ash Wednesday, when Catholics observe the beginning of Lent. Churches all around the city are celebrating this coveted tradition...
No one hurt in late night rollover on 490
Perinton, N.Y. - No one was hurt in a crash late night crash Tuesday on 490 West near the Bushnell's Basin exit ( Exit...
Widow of Todd Novick, shot by Rochester police, speaks out
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The widow of Todd Novick, who was shot by Rochester police on Christmas Eve, spoke out Tuesday for the first time....
Judge: Convicted murderer released, conviction vacated due to jail transfer violation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man found guilty of murder for a 2015 drive-by shooting was released from custody and had his...
Court voids man’s murder conviction based on violation of law on transferring inmates
MONROE COUNTY, N.Y. - A man convicted in a 2015 Rochester murder is now walking free after that conviction was thrown out. The Monroe...
