Former Ogden PD officer sentenced to jail for reckless endangerment
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A former Ogden police officer and Orleans County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced after pleading guilty to reckless endangerment. Steven Ploof will spend one year in the Monroe County Jail. Last September, Ploof attempted to attack officers in Greece, leading to a lockdown at Rochester General...
Guide to the Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Runnin’ of the Green
The Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns on Saturday, March 14. So is the Runnin’ of the Green, a five-mile race.
DWI arrest follows Palmyra traffic stop
A traffic stop on East Main Street in Palmyra led to a driving while intoxicated arrest Wednesday evening. Jarred E. Larock, of Trolley Road in Palmyra, was taken into custody after an officer observed signs of intoxication during the stop. An officer conducted the stop around 7:23 p.m. on March...
Rising oil tensions with Iran send Rochester gas prices soaring 38 cents in four...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The national average for gas prices has risen sharply, reaching $3.32 per gallon. This marks an increase of 34 cents in just one week, nationally, and Rochester is no exception. As tensions escalate with missiles flying over Iran, the impact on oil prices is being felt...
Two New York cities rank among best for first-time homebuyers
Two New York cities were ranked among the top ten best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2026, according to a new report from Realtor.com. Rochester was ranked No. 1, and Syracuse was ranked No. 6 on the list, which ranked the 10 best markets based on affordability, availability of homes, local amenities, economic...
Rochester temperatures reach record high for March 7
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester is now up to 70 degrees and climbing. This breaks the old 2012 68-degree record for March 7. The afternoon may bring some limited instability due to the warmth, which could lead to a few storms developing. If that happens, the primary concerns will be strong wind gusts and hail.
Two people injured in shooting on city’s west side
Rochester, N.Y. — Two people were injured in a shooting on the city’s west side on Saturday night. Rochester police officers responded to Canary Street between Driving Park and Lexington Avenue just after 8:50 p.m. for a report of a ShotSpotter activation followed by reports of two people that were shot.
Daylight savings battle: 48% of Americans want standard time all year
Americans will lose an hour of sleep this Sunday as daylight saving time begins. The debate over changing the clocks is heating up again.
Missing 14-year-old from Henrietta found safe
Update, March 7: The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said that Adhikari was located and reunited with her family. Rochester, N.Y. — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help in the search for a missing 14-year-old. Anamika Adhikari left her Henrietta home at 4:00 p.m....
Protesters form against Lollypop Farm on Saturday, calling for stronger animal protections
Protesters gathered in front of Lollypop Farm Friday afternoon, demanding stronger protections for animals. News10NBC’s Declan Stablow spoke with some of the protesters about their concerns.
