Rochester NY

GENEVA, N.Y. — A woman faces arson charges after an investigation into a vehicle fire on Carter Street in Geneva — during which it was found that a number of cars on that street had been rummaged through. Victoria S. Gordon of Rochester was charged Sunday with fourth-degree arson. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office...

BRIGHTON, N.Y. — Customers and employees at the Tops store in Brighton were evacuated Saturday night due to a bomb threat, according to Brighton Police Chief David Catholdi. Shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, a caller said bombs were set to detonate in the supermarket on South Clinton Avenue. Patrol units...

Henrietta, N.Y. — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help in locating 38-year-old Crystal Davis of Henrietta. She is described as 5-foot-9, about 230 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Crystal was last seen at her home in Henrietta at about 8:30 p.m....

Amy Lopresti of Rochester landed a 33.03-pound king salmon on the final day of the 2025 Fall LOC Derby, securing the lead for the $20,000 grand prize. Lopresti landed the fish Monday while aboard the Maverick on Lake Ontario in Orleans County. She was using a Hawk’s Custom Spoon. The salmon was weighed in at...

A Brockport man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal incident on the Erie Canal in Orleans County. On September 2 at 6:31 p.m., Brockport Police officers responded to the Walgreens on Lake Road for two males who were stealing merchandise. Store employees provided a description of the males who...

A tragic two-vehicle accident occurred this afternoon on Interstate 90 in Girard Township, resulting in the death of a 73-year-old man from Brecksville, Pennsylvania. According to state troopers, Harry Anderson was driving westbound in a Honda Accord when, for reasons that remain unknown, his vehicle veered into the...

ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – Clear skies will make for a gorgeous day across the region with temperatures going from the lower 50s to middle 70s. Unfortunately, there is a bit of a haze overhead from wildfire smoke. A few clouds move across our skies this afternoon as a front deepens and approaches overnight and Saturday....

Teachers and staff at McQuaid Jesuit are gearing up for a second day of classes on Friday. We spoke to them about what’s new this year.

Comedian Helen Keaney is back in town for some new shows at Comedy @ the Carlson. Before she takes the stage, she returns to ARC Rochester to talk about Florida, family and her fictional years in the Navy. Keaney performs at 7 and 9pm on Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday,...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Families gathered at Parcel 5 Saturday for Rochester’s second annual “R-Nopoly,” event. The free event took place from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., aimed to show the community what R-Centers and other agencies in Rochester have to offer. Community Center Manager Carmen Jones said each R-Center had booths set...