Rochester NY

WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Webster woman is speaking out after her 96-year-old mother-in-law lost $19,000 in a so-called “grandparent scam,” a scheme authorities say is becoming increasingly sophisticated. “Shame on you,” Lauren Coe said of the scammers. “You must have a grandparent, and to think that you’re doing this...

A bill working through the New York State Senate could open state forest lands to windmills and solar panels without county or town approval.

Two parents are facing serious charges after investigators say two infants suffered extensive, life-threatening injuries consistent with abuse, prompting a weeks-long investigation in Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of Camron Douglas, 32, and Brittany Spicer, 34, both of Clyde,...

A Rochester woman was taken into custody late Thursday on a bench warrant connected to a previous grand larceny charge, authorities said. Erica Latonya Givens, 56, was arrested around 10:10 p.m. April 2 at the Monroe County Jail in Rochester after failing to appear in Ontario County Court, according to the Ontario...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 41-year-old Rochester man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Friday night, according to Rochester police. Officers responded just after 8 p.m. to the area of Doran Street for the report of a person shot. When officers arrived, they found the man suffering from...

Police say a social media threat involving a firearm image prompted a rapid response and arrest after it was linked to a former student who had been on campus. Douglas R. Adams, 18, of Brockport, was charged following an investigation into a post depicting a gun pointed toward the front of Palmyra-Macedon High School...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Walking For Rochester will kick off its 2026 Community Cleanup Program with its first event on April 4, hosted by Bee Relentless Boxing. On Saturday, volunteers will work together to remove litter throughout the neighborhood near 565 Blossom Road. Cleanup time will be from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m....

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two cars collided on North Goodman Street near Randolph Street just after midnight on Friday, leaving one car on fire. Rochester firefighters sprayed the car with a hose to put out the fire. News10NBC’s photojournalist saw melted metal in the front of the car. The...

Rochester, N.Y. — Police are searching for suspects from a shooting Friday night on the city's southwest side. Officers responded just before 8:15 p.m. to a home on Doran Street and found the victim, a 41-year-old Rochester man, with at least gunshot wound to his upper body, according to the Rochester Police...

Viewers say a landslide is threatening their home and forcing the fire marshal to order them out of their house.