Rochester NY

The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) in Rochester, NY, will open a new exhibition, 'Desire and Abundance: American Culture and the Still Life,' on December 13, 2025. The exhibition will run through July 5, 2026, in the Forman Gallery. It marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and features American...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As recent studies predict a massive shortage of teachers in New York, Rochester’s Roberts Wesleyan University will offer Master’s of Education programs entirely online. Not only will the University’s dual-certification Master of Education in Childhood or Adolescence and Special Education...

Alison Krauss & Union Station will bring their Arcadia 2026 tour to CMAC on July 25. The Grammy-winning bluegrass group, joined by Jerry Douglas, is touring in support of their latest album Arcadia, released in March. The show is part of CMAC’s growing summer lineup, which also includes Jack Johnson and the Rochester...

Rochester Police are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was robbed on Wednesday night at the corner of Oakman Street and North Clinton Avenue.

December 9 marks one year since the death of inmate Robert Brooks, who died after being brutally beaten by prison guards while handcuffed at Marcy Correctional Facility. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/crime/advocates-say-enough-one-year-since-robert-brooks-died-in-state-custody/

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — High End New York is marking 100 days since opening its doors in the South Wedge neighborhood. The cannabis dispensary launched as dozens of other legal dispensaries began operating across New York State. Jerry Christopher, Director of Community Relations, says the company believes New York...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A rollover crash has closed part of N. Winton Road in Rochester. The crash happened around 7:15 a.m. near University Ave. Rochester Police say, despite the car being on its side, right under the railroad bridge, no one was injured. N. Winton was closed in the area while crews worked to […]

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Three people, including two teens, have been arrested after Monroe County sheriff’s deputies say they stole a Kia. On Wednesday, deputies say they got a report just before 1:30 p.m. that a Kia was stolen from a parking lot on Monroe Avenue in the Town of Pittsford. After getting information from the...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Kylie Smith never imagined a summer photo shoot would end with a fight for her life. “When I found out I got struck by lightning, my first reaction was just like, what? I didn’t really believe it,” Smith said. “You never really think that you’re gonna get struck by lightning.” On […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies were recognized on Wednesday during a special promotion ceremony. The event highlighted the deputies’ achievements, leadership, and impact on the community in the line of duty. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello spoke about the significance of their new roles:...