Man sentenced to prison after elaborate check fraud scheme in Upstate NY
A Georgia man was sentenced to serve 34 months in prison for his role in a multistate check fraud scheme that targeted financial institutions across Western New York, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced. Lorenzo Jones, 38, of Atlanta, was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Rochester police respond to Brown Street for a reported stabbing, no suspect in custody
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — On Sunday around 8:30 p.m., the Rochester Police Department said the responded to Brown Street after getting a report of a stabbing from a fight. When officers arrived, they found a Rochester male, 34, who was stabbed in the upper body. The victim as taken to...
Little Bits Coffee Roaster raises funds for family recovering from crash, loss of 6...
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) — Little Bits Coffee Roasters in West Irondequoit will donate the proceeds made from their brewed coffee on Sunday to a family in need. Funds will go towards a GoFundMe to help the family involved in the Gates crash that claimed the life of a six-month-old baby. Little Bits owner Cayli Magar...
In Brighton, a plan to save its remaining kosher shops and sustain a vibrant...
Seated on a stool in the backroom kitchen of Malek’s Bakery, head baker Tom Quinn’s hands move with rapid precision, interlacing strands of dough to form loaf after loaf of challah. “Should I do it blindfolded?” he asks as a reporter looks on, drawing laughter from two others...
Man stabbed during altercation on Brown St.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department responded to a stabbing on Brown Street on Sunday night. Officers were called to the 500 block of Brown Street for the report of a person who had been stabbed at 8:25 p.m. Upon their arrival, police say they found a 34-year-old man at the scene who […]
Gov. Hochul addresses detention center concerns in meeting with U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul met privately this week with U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan. The meeting took place in Albany. This discussion occurred as Border Patrol plans to establish a detention center inside the federal building on State Street in Rochester. Hochul said controversial detention centers were a topic...
Free suit event prepares students for academic success in the courtroom
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A lawyer in the Finger Lakes region is helping disadvantaged students compete in the courtroom. It's all part of an effort to help kids suit up for success and find the next generation of New York attorneys. From ties, dress pants, blazers and belts, everything a...
Man, 38, fighting for life after shooting on Hague Street
A man, 38, has life-threatening wounds after a shooting on Hague Street near Jay Street on Monday morning.
Festival of Inclusion provides afternoon of inclusive sport and resources
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Over 100 attendees celebrated this year’s Festival of Inclusion on Saturday, coming together for an afternoon of activities and resources. The event was hosted by the Golisano Foundation alongside Best Buddies and Special Olympics Western New York to recognize individuals with intellectual...
Fairport crowned Class AAA champions in dominant fashion
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — For the first time in nine years, the Fairport Red Raiders are sectional champions. A dominant 77-43 win over the Rush-Henrietta Royal Comets in the Class AAA sectional championship on Saturday at Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial gave Fairport its first sectional title since 2017.
