Webster man sentenced for stealing thousands from clients in fraud schemes and other crimes
Announced on Thursday, a man from Webster, who’s been convicted of two counts of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft, has been sentenced to 111 months in prison.
Greece pawn shop owner gets 5 years for $1 million theft scheme
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Greece pawn shop owner was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a retail theft scheme involving more than $1 million worth of stolen merchandise, federal prosecutors announced. Dominic Sprague, 42, of Greece, was sentenced Thursday after being convicted of conspiracy to...
Rochester boutique empowers women of color entrepreneurs
A boutique in the South Wedge is creating a supportive space for women of color to grow their small businesses together.
New York Girl Faces Brain Tumor, Finds Hope At St. Jude
Hailey Stymus, a New York girl, was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 5. Today, she’s 11, fearless, and thriving — thanks to St. Jude’s proton therapy and support.
City of Rochester honors Black History Month with gospel concert
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester began its 2026 Black Heritage Committee Event Series with a gospel concert on Wednesday. Held within the City Hall Atrium, the event invited the community for an afternoon of music performed by local musicians, including Strings for Success, a group comprised of fourth...
Cash Rewards For Info On 8 Wanted Suspects In Rochester
Wanted individuals are in the spotlight, but the real story might be how we view safety in our neighborhoods.
‘Didn’t deserve this’: Rochester family grieves father lost in hit-and-run tragedy
ROCHESTER N.Y. (WROC) — A man killed in a hit-and-run on Bay Street has been identified by family as 63-year-old Frederick Edwards. “He was a loving father, a family man, and someone who meant the world to us,” said his sister, Sonjia Edwards. “He didn’t deserve for his life to end this way… to be […]
New dinner-and-a-show venue opens at Eastview Mall
InTune Supper Club, a new establishment at Eastview Mall in Victor offering the classic combination of dinner and a show for a single price, is hosting its grand opening Feb. 14. The club is in the former Nocino location, a 9,000-square-foot space behind P.F. Chang’s. The grand opening starts at 6 p.m. with dinner...
Popular Upstate NY eatery named one of the best restaurants in the country
On Wednesday, USA Today released its list of the best restaurants for 2026, featuring 39 dining establishments across the country. The list included “humble roadside gems to chef-driven hotspots” that have garnered national attention. Fortunately for locals, an Upstate New York staple made the cut: Swan Market in...
‘Impossible’: Rochester real estate agent Mark Siwiec on the challenges of 20 and 30...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The average age of a first-time homebuyer is now 40, meaning many won’t pay off their mortgage until they’re 70. Chief Investigative Reporter Berkeley Brean finds the situation is even tougher for those in their 20s and 30s. Berkeley Brean, News10NBC: “I want you to finish this sentence. 20 and 30...
