STATE CHAMPS! Monroe uses dominant second half to claim B title
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Less than six minutes remained in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class B championship game when the chant began to rain down on Ernie Davis Legends Field: 585! 585! 585! 585!. Monroe’s Redjackets (12-0) turned a scoreless tie at halftime into...
Local shelters provide warmth during Code Blue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — With temperatures continuing to drop, Monroe County recently announced that ‘Code Blue’ plans are now in effect. When temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, warming centers, such as the House of Mercy and Open Door Mission, open and provide services for unhoused people. Michael Ford,...
Pirate Toy Fund wraps up final day of toy drive at Strong National Museum...
Rochester, N.Y. — The Pirate Toy Fund revealed the total amount of toys collected during 2025’s campaign on Saturday. The group collected 30,240 toys, which is 240 more than their goal of 30,000. Pirate Toy Fund continues Toy Drive at Greece Ridge Mall | Pirate Toy Fund marks...
Spencerport FD responds to truck fires on Big Ridge Road
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Spencerport Fire District responded to a large truck fire on Big Ridge Road on Sunday afternoon. According to the district, fire crews were called to a vehicle fire on the street at 12:45 p.m. Upon arrival, a pickup truck was found engulfed in flames, with the fire spreading to a […]
Real vs. artificial Christmas trees: Comparing prices and traditions at local retailers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Christmas is approaching, and shoppers may face higher prices for artificial trees due to tariffs – estimated to cost an additional 10% to 20%. News10NBC explored local options to find good deals on Christmas trees this year. At the Troop 31 Christmas Tree sale on East Avenue and Meigs Street,...
ROC Against Gun Violence event features movie screening and discussion on confronting gun violence
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The ROC Against Gun Violence Coalition hosted an event Saturday night at the Prayer House of God by Faith Church, featuring a screening of the Academy Award-nominated short film “Death by Numbers.” The film highlights the impact of gun violence and the urgent need for community-driven solutions....
‘So much of our history gets lost over time’: Legion Commander stresses importance of...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Yacht Club hosted a ceremony to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks, honoring the victims and their families. Organizers said the event had one of the best turnouts they have seen, with color guards and veterans’ organizations from across Monroe County showing...
GALLERY: Roc Holiday Village brings festive cheer to downtown
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Roc Holiday Village has once again transformed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park in downtown Rochester into a festive wonderland reminiscent of a mini Rockefeller Center. The seventh annual event, which runs through Dec. 28, offers a variety of holiday experiences, including...
Remembering sacrifices and heroism on Pearl Harbor Day
Rochester, N.Y. — A Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony was held Sunday morning at the Rochester Yacht Club, bringing together community members to honor the memory of those lost in the attack on December 7, 1941. During the ceremony, a bell tolled and a wreath was tossed into the water...
Crews battle third-alarm fire in vacant church on Forbes St.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Firefighters responded to a major blaze at the vacant Trinity Inter-Faith Church on Forbes Street Sunday morning. Around 10 a.m., multiple 911 calls reported the church on fire. Crews arrived within two minutes and saw flames from the exterior. Firefighters initially attempted to enter the...
