City sets out to finish Rochester’s only skatepark, ending a nearly 20-year saga
Construction is set to begin on the final phase of the Roc City Skatepark, ending a nearly 20-year campaign by local skaters for an urban park. The city is currently seeking a construction contractor to begin the initial groundwork for the park. Plans call for adding about 13,000 square feet of skateable space, as...
Woman shot on Santee Street, no suspects in custody
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A woman was shot on Santee Street early Monday morning, according to the Rochester Police Department. Officers arrived at the scene and found the 45-year-old victim, who was shot at least once in her upper body. She was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. Police have not found […]
Rochester bank employee accused of stealing almost a half-million dollars from customer accounts
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The U.S. Attorney’s Office has accused a Rochester man of helping to illegally transfer $477,000 in customer accounts, while employed by a local bank. Prosecutors said in July and August of 2024, Damani Brown, 28, accessed the online accounts of a dozen customers, using his employee...
Rochester in Focus: July 6
This week on Rochester in Focus, we took a trip to the Golisano Institute of Business and learn about a new program on AI in business.
Serious Play conference is coming to Rochester in August
The event explores how play and games are transforming education and other fields — but it also looks at how they can shape society at large.
Weather Forecast: A hot and stormy start to the workweek
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Although the heat advisory is now expired, the heat itself may linger into early Monday. A cold front is expected to move through during the afternoon hours, setting the stage for scattered thunderstorms ahead of and along the boundary. With plenty of heat and humidity in place, the timing...
First Alert Weather: Heat today and storms tomorrow
We are ending the weekend with plenty of sunshine and warmth. High temperatures are anticipated to reach 94 degrees Sunday with the heat index pushing 100 degrees. A Heat Advisory has been issued and is in place until 8 p.m. Sunday. Dew points will stay in the mid-60s even throughout the evening, leaving a muggy […]
Shawna List honored as NYS 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of Monroe County 4-H. 4-H supports over five traditional clubs that serve around 100 youth monthly – largely thanks to its dedicated volunteers. These volunteers not only provide specialized knowledge and mentorship but also extend the reach of 4-H through club meetings and meaningful...
SUNY Brockport Legacy Award supports student’s artistic journey
The Garth Fagan Legacy Award honors Jamaican modern dance choreographer and former professor Garth Fagan for his groundbreaking contributions to modern dance and his profound influence as an educator and mentor. The award is funded through the generous donations of his colleagues, alumni, and community arts...
Police: Two men charged with assault following fight near Austin Street and Lyell Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two men were arrested after both were injured in a fight near Austin Street and Lyell Avenue around 1:40 p.m. Sunday. Police said the fight stemmed from a domestic dispute. One man suffered a cut to his upper body from an unknown item. The second man was found with bruises and scrapes […]
