Crime in Rochester is down. Leaders provide update on public safety initiatives
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester shared an update on its public safety initiatives. Mayor Evans shared statistics regarding crime in Rochester — he says the number of shootings and shooting injuries is continuing to go down, but he is not satisfied. Chief Smith also shared that nine of the 15 homicide...
Bagel Land shut down by Monroe County Dept. of Health
BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) — Bagel Land has been shut down by the Monroe County Department of Health. The bagel shop, located in the Twelve Corners Plaza in Brighton, has a sign on its door notifying customers that it was shut down by the DOH on July 7, 2025. A second sign is next to it, […]
Crews battle garage fire on Gravel Road in Webster
Crews battled a garage fire on Gravel Road in Webster on Sunday morning, containing most of the damage to the garage.
Morning Briefing: Job market challenges await new high school grads, rise in adult cannabis...
Good morning, Rochester. Here's what you need to know today. It'll be another hot and humid day with showers and storms developing this afternoon. Highs in the 80s to near 90 and heat index values in the 90s. Any storm that develops today, damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall will...
RTS to launch continuous shuttle service to VA clinic in Henrietta after veterans raise...
HENRIETTA, N.Y. – Next week, continuous bus service will return to the VA Clinic on Calkins Road in Henrietta after a group of veterans fought to get direct service back. RTS will now run a shuttle from Marketplace Mall to the VA every 20 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday When […]
Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Rochester faces possible foreclosure
Rochester, N.Y. — The mortgage holder of the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Rochester has alleged that the developer defaulted on a loan exceeding $10 million. The holder is seeking the foreclosure and sale of the hotel located on East Main Street to recover the debt, according to paperwork.
Foodlink’s Festival of Food returns to Rochester Public Market in September
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The region’s most anticipated tasting event, Foodlink’s Festival, is set to return on Monday, Sept. 15, at the Rochester Public Market. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy an all-you-can-eat-and-drink experience featuring dozens of local restaurants, breweries, caterers, bakeries, and...
Rochester man arrested, another hospitalized after Hopewell crash
A two-car crash Monday morning at a rural Hopewell intersection sent one passenger to the hospital and ended with a driver in custody. Jason Frederick, 42, of Rochester, was arrested at the scene for driving with a suspended license after deputies determined he had struck another vehicle while crossing County Road 46...
Jury selection underway in trial of Chris Long, charged with manslaughter in fatal 490...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – New information has emerged in the trial of Chris Long, who faces several charges, including manslaughter. Prosecutors said 10 jurors have been seated so far. Long, 25, pleaded not guilty. Police said he was driving drunk when he hit a barrier on 490 near Culver Road, causing the car to roll over […]
Keeping pets safe in heat: Lollypop Farm sees surge in calls amid rising temperatures
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Being outside in the hot weather too long can be dangerous for people, but it can also be deadly for pets. Lollypop Farm said phones have already been ringing nonstop this summer. The Humane Society of Greater Rochester said a dog's body temperature is higher...