Rochester NY

Penfield, N.Y. — Monroe County is set to play a vital role in Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to create universal child care across New York State. The county is among the regions selected to participate in a pilot extension program, which includes state funding to help expand child care options and possibly serve as a...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester is moving ahead with its lawsuit targeting several major gun manufacturers, following a two-year pause in the case. In an email Friday, the city confirmed the Evans administration is renewing its legal effort, which seeks damages from gun companies the city alleges...

A new grant aims to tackle one of the biggest barriers keeping people out of home care jobs: transportation. HCR Cares has received $200,000 in grant funding to expand a program designed to help people enter the home care workforce by getting a driver’s license. The funding comes from The Mother Cabrini Health...

Rochester, N.Y. — A man received the maximum sentence Thursday of 25 years to life in prison after a jury convicted him of second-degree murder for a deadly stabbing in downtown Rochester. Raul Lazcano, now 73, stabbed Jose Hernandez, 68, inside Winton Garden Towers on East Main Street on...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Schools have canceled all after school and evening activities Friday. The district also announced all activities through the weekend have been canceled as frigid temperatures and wind chills clear the way for a major winter storm. Click below to see a complete list of...

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As the state of New York prepares for severe winter weather this weekend, Code Blue is again in effect in Monroe County. New York is under a state of emergency as temperatures are predicted to be dangerously cold throughout the weekend and into Monday. Because of that, County Executive Adam Bello announced on Friday...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello was joined by local leaders to discuss preparations for the upcoming winter storm on Friday. Monroe County has issued a state of emergency, in addition to the statewide declaration already announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul. As meteorologists are projecting...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County reported 363 confirmed flu cases in the week ending Jan. 17, according to newly released state data — a figure that remains one of the higher weekly totals in upstate New York, even as overall flu activity continues to decline statewide. Across New York, health officials...

BRIGHTON, NY — New York State Police charged a Franklin County construction company owner with multiple counts of grand larceny and weapons possession following a 15-month investigation. Andrew W. Cassata, 27, of Paul Smiths, turned himself in at State Police barracks in Ray Brook on Jan. 21, 2026. State...