Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Hundreds gathered at the United Presbyterian Church in downtown Rochester holding signs, chanting and demanding the release of a local man known as Omar, who has been detained by ICE since Dec. 4 in Buffalo. News10NBC’s Marsha Augustin was at Friday’s nights rally and heard from Omar’s family and...

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Plans are underway to revitalize the former Vacuum Oil Company site, which has been vacant for nearly a century along the Genesee River on the city's southwest side. The long-desolate building and land on Flint Street, which has been a site of contamination, is set...

The Pirate Toy Fund Toy Drive has collected more than 17,000 toys against its goal of 30,000. Chris Lopez visits the toy drive at Aquinas Institute. The drive lasts until Dec. 6. You can drop off toys at the following locations:. Wegmans. Lattimore Physical Therapy. Mark's Pizzeria. Country Max. Van...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The United Christian Leadership Ministry (UCLM) announced the launch of a new community dashboard Thursday aimed at strengthening the relationship between the community, the city of Rochester, and Rochester Police. The dashboard gives people direct access to community updates, events, and data about...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There’s many reasons to visit the Rochester Public Market on Saturdays. Now, for many, there’s another. Last month, while the government shutdown sent SNAP into limbo, Governor Hochul’s office ordered the distribution of extra food benefits. Even though the shutdown has ended, the state is...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The suspect of a chain of robberies in Greece and Gates was arrested on December 4 after a county-wide search ended in a pursuit, and the suspect lost control of their vehicle. At 6:32 p.m. on Thursday, the Greece Police Department responded to Long Pond Road for the report of an […]

Just last night, a rare “Cold Supermoon” was visible in the skies above Rochester.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) — A brutal attack inside a Canandaigua motel room left a man critically injured after authorities say he was struck in the head with an axe during an overnight altercation. Ontario County deputies responded Friday morning to the D&D Motel on County Road 50 after an employee requested a...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — News 8 is working to learn about a tractor-trailer crash that happened off 390 in Rush. Our crews arrived and saw a tractor-trailer that appeared to be off-road, as police and fire engines were on the side of the road. The cause of the crash is unknown, and it has not […]

Good morning, Rochester. Here's what you need to know today. We're quiet today with a mix of sun and clouds and a lighter wind. Highs in the 20s to near 30. It's not going to be cold tonight with lows in the 10s & 20s. The weekend stays chilly with...