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Irondequoit, N.Y. — A team effort on Friday from students at Eastridge High School. “Give Back Day” is a chance for them to do something good for someone else. Student clubs and organizations spent time volunteering across the community. ”We chose Irondequoit Public Library because it's such an...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred in the area of Jay Street on Saturday afternoon. Multiple RPD vehicles were spotted at Jay Street and Child Street by a News 8 photojournalist on scene. RPD confirmed that a victim sustained minor injuries and was taken...

The Town of Webster Board will meet on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room (behind the main Town Hall next to the Justice Courts, the building with the blue roof).

Past Chief Kevin Crouch of the West Webster Fire Department has been selected to receive the 2026 Service Beyond Service Award from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. He is one of only 48 people nationwide to be recognized for outstanding community service after military duty.

Rochester, N.Y. — The Old Toad held a celebrity bartending event Saturday with 13WHAM's own Scott Hetsko helping raise funds for the American Heart Association. The event was organized by Jennifer Hetsko, who was named one of four "women of impact" by the association. The American Heart Association reports...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — More than 25 local organizations are taking part in the city’s No Kings rally on Saturday and march at Genesee Gateway Park. Hundreds of people are gathering at the riverside park for the rally, followed by a march through nearby neighborhoods. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. and will offer...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A firefighter fell through the floor while battling a house fire on Lexington Avenue early Sunday morning. The fire started around 2:45 a.m. at a vacant home. A battalion chief on scene said the fire took over the first and second floors. The flames melted a...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two EMTs were injured after they were attacked by a patient during a medical response on Saturday, according to the Rochester Police Department. Officers responded to Ormond Street to assist AMR when they discovered that two EMTS, identified as a 36-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man, had...

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has recommended that a judge serving on the Canandaigua Town Court should be removed from office for what it calls racially insensitive conduct. According to court documents, Walter Jones used the “n-word,” repeatedly while telling a story to...

Irondequoit, N.Y. (WHAM) -- Meet the students of Mrs. Gottfried's class in West Irondequoit. They're all part of the Stand-Up project. "So, this is my 11th year doing this project. So, goodness probably over 200 students,” said Jennifer Gottfried, fourth grader teacher. First, the students identify an issue they...