MCSO investigating Rush-Henrietta student’s ‘concerning’ social media post
Henrietta, N.Y. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a "concerning" social media post made by a student in the Rush-Henrietta Central School District. The sheriff's office said it received a report Thursday night regarding the post, which included images of "what appeared to be a firearm." Deputies...
Two University of Rochester students create AI company as unemployment rate for recent college...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Recent college graduates are facing an unemployment rate of 5.6%, nearly two points higher than the general population. Many believe artificial intelligence is taking over entry-level jobs. The UR juniors who started OrbitPhone Two University of Rochester juniors decided to fight back by creating...
Woman charged with drug possession after Canandaigua investigation
A Canandaigua woman faces a felony drug charge following a months-long investigation into reported narcotics activity. Caitlyn S. Fenner, 37, was arrested March 26 and charged with one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, according to the City of Canandaigua Police Department....
‘We were doing the right thing’: Local woman fights husband’s deportation
Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — Lorena Diaz-Candelaria was behind the service desk at Walmart in Penfield in 2024 when a customer, Ruben Vladimir Santos Diaz, approached. A year later, Diaz-Candelaria married him. “He’s wonderful, not just because he’s my husband but because he’s very friendly, he’s very family oriented,...
Monroe County Clerk’s Office alerts public about fake court system fines
The Monroe County Clerk’s Office sent out a scam alert on Friday, mentioning that scammers have demanded victims to pay fake fines on social media, over text, and through email.
RCSD wants to move towards new payroll system after ongoing issues, other updates
The Rochester City School District is working to replace its troubled payroll system after months of problems that affected employees. The system was used for less than one year.
Two people arrested after deputies find 25 dogs in condemned home
A man and woman from the Town of Palmyra were arrested following an animal cruelty investigation.
Commission urges removal of Canandaigua town judge over alleged use of racial slurs
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has ruled that a judge serving on the Canandaigua Town Court should be removed from his position for allegedly using racial slurs. The commission said Judge Walter Jones repeatedly used the "n-word" while telling a story to two coworkers in a parking...
Popular bakery to close in Fairport
Alter Ego Eatery, a popular gluten-free bakery and cafe in the Village of Fairport, will close its doors at the end of March. The shop next to the Quicklee's gas station at 146 N. Main St. will have its last day of full-service operation (kitchen, coffee, retail and pastries) on March 29. It will also open from 3 to...
RPD: Man found dead on Lyell Avenue was murdered after an argument
Rochester Police says officers found a body on the side porch of a house on Lyell Avenue near Cameron Street Thursday morning.
