Seneca deputies’ quick action credited with saving driver
A crash in Fayette left a Webster man hurt — and deputies scrambling to stop heavy bleeding at the scene. Michael Montanez-Sanchez of Webster lost control of his vehicle while heading north on State Route 96 and struck a utility pole, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Tim Thompson said deputies...
Third suspect faces murder charge in 2024 Farmington death
Authorities have filed a third murder charge in connection with the death of a Farmington woman whose case was initially believed to be a drug overdose but later determined to involve robbery and theft. Victoria Nicole Vitale, 32, was discovered dead Feb. 22, 2024 at a home on Terry Drive in the Town of Farmington.…...
Mamma G’s opens second location in Monroe County
Pittsford, N.Y. — A popular Italian restaurant in Henrietta is expanding its operations. Mamma G's is opening a second location in Pittsford Plaza Wednesday at 4 p.m. The business, owned by the Troiano family, opened its first location on West Henrietta Road back in 2015. The new restaurant will...
Pedestrian struck by RTS bus that was hit by vehicle involved in pursuit
Rochester, N.Y. — New York State Police are investigating a crash during a pursuit Tuesday morning on the city's north side. Troopers tried to make a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle around 10:55 a.m. in Rochester. The vehicle fled the scene and eventually ran a red light at the intersection of Clifford and Hudson...
Newark Save A Lot announces closure, community reaction pours in online
The Save A Lot grocery store in the village of Newark is closing, ending years of operation and prompting an immediate wave of concern from residents who say the loss will affect access to affordable food, especially for people without transportation. The announcement came in a message posted by the store’s operators...
Brighton Town Supervisor Bill Moehle suspends his campaign for reelection
According to a Substack social media post by Brighton Town Supervisor Bill Moehle, he said he isn’t seeking reelection and is suspending his campaign.
Beechwood residents worry as local café’s roasting emissions cause health concerns
Neighbors in the Beechwood area are raising concerns about air pollution from a local nonprofit’s coffee roasting operations. New City Coffee & Roastery, affiliated with 441 Ministries, has been identified as the source of the emissions.
New DMV point system officially in effect, enforcing tougher driving penalties
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) implemented a new point system that started Monday, altering how violations affect drivers’ licenses. The biggest change is that now it’s possible to have your license suspended if you rack up ten points within 24 months. ‘Every single conviction will...
Man arrested in Glenwood Ave incident involving child
Rochester, N.Y. — A person is in custody after a reported domestic disturbance in the City's Edgerton neighborhood on Monday evening, which involved a weapon and a baby. Police responded to a report of a domestic incident involving a firearm on Glenwood Avenue near Rainier Street around 10pm. Officers surrounded the...
Three hurt in Irondequoit home invasion; suspects remain at-large
Irondequoit, N.Y. — Police are investigating a violent home invasion that took place early Monday morning in Monroe County. Three armed men broke into a home in the 3300 block of St. Paul Bouelvard around 12:20 a.m. and stole property, according to the Irondequoit Police Department. Three people inside the home at...

















