Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a man was found dead near Evergreen East in Perinton. Deputies focused their investigation on the area of White Pine Circle and Whitney Road. They confirmed with News 8 that the individul died of a medical event and was taken to the Monroe County...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Nearly three weeks after 4-year-old Axel Hernandez was killed by his father during a murder-suicide in Greece, child rights advocates across New York State are voicing their concerns about a potential lack of protections for children in custody disputes. Similar to Axel, 2-year-old Kyra...

ROCHESTER, N.Y.(WROC) — As Rochester welcomes warmer temperatures, the warmth can also welcome some household issues. Jeff Geck, co-owner of Geck Plumbing and Heating Supply on Meigs Street, said they have had influx of customer seeking new pipes because of damage due to colder temperatures, but even on a sunny day,...

A man has been hospitalized after he was involved in a New York State Police shooting in Ulster County, NY

Mallory Boyce and Karizma Wescott broke long-standing school records to lead Batavia at the Monroe County Championships this weekend. Boyce won the 3,000-meter run in 10:38.70, setting a new school record. Wescott finished second in the 300-meter dash in 40.70 seconds, also breaking the school mark. The Blue Devils...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Rochester, NY – Deputies are seeking help identifying two individuals in a reported larceny at a Lowe’s store in the Town of Sweden. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation stems...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Monday, February 16, 2026. Weather Forecast: Warmer air incoming Clouds hold on for most this morning and temperatures are in the 20s to low 30s. Most spots get into the 40s this afternoon.

A judge ruled that the case to remove former Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans from office is moot.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Kait Leno, who owns a dog grooming business, has lived her entire life with POTS, a nervous system disorder. "Also known as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome — it affects so many people in different ways," Leno said. For years, she managed her condition. But when...

The Rochester Oratorio Society held a concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Sunday afternoon. The event featured Isabel Randall, who presented a program of art song, opera, and original poetry.