Some food pantries providing delivery options for elderly and housebound individuals
GREECE, N.Y. — Local food pantries are stepping up to provide delivery options for those in need. The Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf is one of the few pantries offering delivery to people without transportation or who are homebound. Ashley Williams, a single mother of six, expressed her gratitude for the delivery...
Man accused of assaulting RPD officer while being put into a patrol car
A man is facing charges after Rochester Police say he kicked an officer who was putting him into a patrol car.
Driver charged with DWI after crash on West Henrietta Road
A 27-year-old is accused of drunk driving after a crash on Sunday on West Henrietta Road near Monroe Community College’s Applied Technology Center.
Holiday Donation Drive: Drop-off locations in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York’s annual holiday donation drive is back to help families in need — and you have a chance to help! The drive began on November 1, and multiple drop-off locations have opened up across the state. New Yorkers may visit these locations to donate unwrapped toys, coats, school supplies,...
RPD investigating after Clifton Street home struck by gunfire
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department is seeking information from the public after a home was struck by gunfire on Clifton Street Monday morning. According to RPD, officers reportedly heard several shots fired as they were walking on Clifton Street and Reynolds Street in Rochester around 11:15 a.m....
Family of woman killed by stray round left with ‘more questions than answers’
Irondequoit, N.Y. — A Rochester family is grappling with the devastating loss of Kitana Kendrick, 30, who who was tragically killed by a stray bullet. Kendrick was an innocent bystander when an argument on Gothic Street escalated into gunfire Sunday just before 2 a.m., according to Rochester police. She was shot at...
Car crash on I-490 leads to traffic delays
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Traffic is backed up on I-490 due to a car crash between the Culver and Winton exits. Emergency vehicles have two lanes on 490 Eastbound blocked off. News 8 crews say it appears a car crash resulted in a vehicle facing the wrong direction. It’s unknown what the cause of the […]
GALLERY: RCSD’s Operation Warm Winter Coat giveaway
Rochester, N.Y. — The Rochester City School District hosted a winter coat giveaway Tuesday for students in need. Operation Warm Winter Coat at Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School provided more than 800 coats to students in grades PreK - 6. The program aims to not only provide physical warmth...
County, local business provide food resources during SNAP funding gap
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — With some residents facing delays in federal SNAP benefits and new work requirements, Monroe County officials and local organizations are stepping in to help people access food. Pizza Wizard, a local pizzeria, has a “pay it forward” program allowing residents experiencing food insecurity to...
With SNAP benefits halted, Rochester food pantry has record-setting day
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The line to get into St. Andrew’s Food Cupboard on Portland Avenue was outside and around the corner Tuesday. "I think everybody across the United States is having an un-average day," said Margaret Oberst, the facility's director. With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits...

















