Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Greece man is in custody after police say he confronted officers, fled into the woods armed with a knife, and later escaped from a hospital before being recaptured. Police responded to a welfare check for 47-year-old Steven Ploof on Monday evening. Investigators said Ploof refused commands,...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Monroe County Bar Association is defending the silence of a city court judge who has come under fire by county and city leaders for his actions on the bench. For weeks, the News10NBC Investigative Team has been reporting on Rochester City Court Judge Michael Lopez. The judge has been quickly...

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. – A couple in Irondequoit fell victim to an imposter scam, losing more than $9,000. Linda Latiuk shared their story, revealing how a seemingly ordinary Monday morning turned into a nightmare when her partner received a suspicious email. The email, sent on July 14, claimed a transaction of $962.17 to...

Rochester, N.Y. — A repeat offender with dozens of prior arrests is facing new charges. Richard Robson, a 39-year-old "lifelong criminal" from Rochester, stole a work pickup truck from a car dealership on Marsh Road in Perinton Aug. 15, according to Deputy David Marcucci of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Robson...

A man, 33, is recovering after being stabbed around Lake and Phelps avenues on Sunday.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man who allegedly waved a gun outside a window on Atlantic Avenue is facing weapon and drug charges. On Monday after 4 p.m., RPD received reports of a man waving a firearm outside the window of a home, which they confirmed was a domestic-related issue. After containing the home and […]

Greece, N.Y. — Chief Michael Wood from the Greece Police Department said since the installation of the license plate recognition cameras across the town, the department has surpassed something of a milestone. "We've had over 100 million reads of the of license plates in just under a year right...

This week marks a milestone for 13WHAM meteorologist Scott Hetsko. Tuesday marks 10 years since he received a heart transplant. Now a decade later, he's reflecting on that life-saving surgery and what he calls his duty to spread the word about organ donation. Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — It was 2009...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Eight people from various parts of the country, including one person from Rochester, have been arrested after being accused of elder fraud. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrests during a press conference alongside leaders from various federal, state, and local law enforcement...

One of New York's most popular BBQ restaurants has a humble origin story. Before making it big in the state, it was a roadside stand with a niche following.