Evening Briefing: Gillibrand says Hegseth should resign, next steps in Vacuum Oil site cleanup,...
Good evening, Rochester. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Tonight, snow shower chances taper off and temperatures plummet into the single digits. Following a frigid start, tomorrow will remain quite cold with highs in the 20s but at least it...
ICE detains co-founder of popular Mexican restaurant La Casa
Federal immigration officers lied to a local father and businessman about a routine check-in so they could "lure" him to the Buffalo ICE Field Office and detain him, a federal lawsuit claims. Omar Ramos Jimenez ― the father of a prominent immigration advocate and co-founder of the popular Mexican restaurant La Casa ―...
Alzheimer’s Disease Breakthroughs in 2025: New Tests, Treatments and Survey Insights
Alzheimer’s research took major steps forward this year, bringing new diagnostic tools, treatment options, and insights into how Americans view cognitive health. The Alzheimer’s Association Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter says 2025 may mark a turning point for families across New York. Here are the five...
‘Free Omar’: Daughter, state, local leaders among hundreds sparking outcry at rally after man...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Hundreds gathered at the United Presbyterian Church in downtown Rochester holding signs, chanting and demanding the release of a local man known as Omar, who has been detained by ICE since Dec. 4 in Buffalo. News10NBC’s Marsha Augustin was at Friday’s nights rally and heard from Omar’s family and...
Long-vacant industrial site in Rochester set to transform with hopes of redevelopment
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Plans are underway to revitalize the former Vacuum Oil Company site, which has been vacant for nearly a century along the Genesee River on the city's southwest side. The long-desolate building and land on Flint Street, which has been a site of contamination, is set...
Pirate Toy Drive reaches halfway mark, comes to Aquinas
The Pirate Toy Fund Toy Drive has collected more than 17,000 toys against its goal of 30,000. Chris Lopez visits the toy drive at Aquinas Institute. The drive lasts until Dec. 6. You can drop off toys at the following locations:. Wegmans. Lattimore Physical Therapy. Mark's Pizzeria. Country Max. Van...
United Christian Leadership Ministry and city officials launch new community dashboard
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The United Christian Leadership Ministry (UCLM) announced the launch of a new community dashboard Thursday aimed at strengthening the relationship between the community, the city of Rochester, and Rochester Police. The dashboard gives people direct access to community updates, events, and data about...
“It’s a win-win for everybody”: ROC Public Market director applauds new $20 food coupons
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There’s many reasons to visit the Rochester Public Market on Saturdays. Now, for many, there’s another. Last month, while the government shutdown sent SNAP into limbo, Governor Hochul’s office ordered the distribution of extra food benefits. Even though the shutdown has ended, the state is...
Armed robbery suspect arrested after county-wide search ends in pursuit on Lyell Ave.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The suspect of a chain of robberies in Greece and Gates was arrested on December 4 after a county-wide search ended in a pursuit, and the suspect lost control of their vehicle. At 6:32 p.m. on Thursday, the Greece Police Department responded to Long Pond Road for the report of an […]
Rare ‘Cold Supermoon’ seen in the skies of Rochester Thursday night
Just last night, a rare “Cold Supermoon” was visible in the skies above Rochester.
