Rochester librarian works to preserve Black history, close archival gaps
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — African American history can be forgotten, overlooked and even scrubbed, but in Rochester, a project to reclaim what is lost is gaining momentum. “We have over 300 special collections materials,” explained Antoine McDonald. At 32, he is the only Black male librarian within the Monroe County...
Winter storm causes rare phenomenon in upstate New York
Mother Nature put on a rare show in an upstate New York town Jan. 22. A winter storm packing strong winds and newly fallen snow caused dozens of "snow rollers" to appear overnight in the Rochester suburb of Chili, according to a local video. Snow rollers are nature's own snowballs that grow ever larger as wind,...
Red substance spotted along Genesee riverbank
Rochester, N.Y. — 13WHAM is working to learn more about an eye-catching sight Thursday in the Genesee River. A bright red substance spilled across the riverbank by the Broad Street Bridge. The mess caught the attention of a few people passing by. A spokesperson for the City of Rochester...
East Rochester School District prepares for frigid temperatures Friday
With severe cold expected Friday, East Rochester School District, the only walking school district in Monroe County, is taking precautions to ensure student safety.
Snow squalls triggering some WNY schools to cancel after school activities
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Some off and on snow squalls are creating occasional whiteout conditions, resulting in some districts canceling after school activities. Most of the announcements are in our western counties, but you can track the latest announcements below. The weather is only going to get trickier over the...
E-bike stolen at Canandaigua motel, Rochester man charged
A stolen e-bike reported at a Canandaigua motel earlier this month has led to an arrest, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they took a larceny report on January 8 after an ebike was reported stolen from the Super 8 Motel on State Route 5. The bike was valued at $300. Deputies… More E-bike...
Traffic stop leads to felony gun arrest in Rochester
A routine traffic stop in Rochester led to felony weapon charges against a city man earlier this month. New York State Police arrested a 23-year-old Rochester man on Jan. 16 after troopers stopped a vehicle on Portland Avenue near Dickinson Street for traffic violations. Troopers identified the front-seat passenger...
Second suspect in 1992 killing of Rochester woman faces judge for first time
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The second suspect accused of killing 31-year-old Victoria Jobson more than three decades ago faced a judge Thursday in Monroe County Court. "I've waited a lifetime for this," Keisha Washington, Jobson's daughter, said outside of the courtroom. A grand jury indictment charging Arthur Jason...
New York extends billions in subsidies for nuclear plants in Upstate NY
In a decision that seemed almost inevitable, state regulators on Thursday agreed that New York utility customers will pay billions of dollars in subsidies to ensure that four Upstate nuclear reactors continue to supply much-needed electricity for two decades to come. The state Public Service Commission voted 6-0 to...
New York DMV operations will be shut down statewide in preparation for a massive...
New York's Department of Motor Vehicles will be rolling out a system-wide technology upgrade in a few weeks. County clerks are hoping this will make transactions faster and easier. But there will be some short-term inconveniences. "Fingers crossed until we get through it," said Monroe County Clerk Jamie Romeo. "But...
