Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A parole warrant has been issued for a Rochester man accused in a police pursuit that ended in a serious crash involving a city bus earlier this month. The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision said Community Supervision staff had already begun investigating David...

The iconic classic rock band Chicago joins the summer lineup of concerts at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center . Chicago, whose horns-heavy songs such as “Saturday in the Park,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is” and many more, will take...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — GRAMMY-winning singer Gladys Knight has been announced as a headliner for the Rochester International Jazz Festival. Knight, an R&B and soul singer best known for hits such as “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “That’s What Friends Are For,” was announced Tuesday morning as a ticketed headliner....

GREECE, N.Y. — The U.S. Navy’s premier band is set to perform at the Greece Performing Arts Center Monday night. Chief Petty Officer Pamela Blakely, a Spencerport graduate, is one of the musicians. In 2016, Blakely won a national audition for a French horn vacancy with the Navy Band in Washington, D.C.

Monroe County is looking to reduce its dependence on leased office space — including for its human services, Public Defender’s Office and a handful of other operations.

Many ponds in Rochester are frozen, but that doesn’t always mean they’re safe to skate on. Here’s how to tell if its safe.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Veterans Administration rule that could have reduced benefits for veterans whose symptoms improve on medication has been halted. The rule, which could lower a veteran’s rating and therefore their benefits, faced criticism for potentially discouraging veterans from taking necessary medications....

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Closing arguments wrapped up Monday in the trial of Jamie Busch, the woman accused of killing her sister and dumping her body in the Genesee River. Jamie Busch is charged with second-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence in the death of Penny Busch, whose body was recovered in...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A scam targeting Spectrum customers has been reported in the community. Scammers are impersonating Spectrum representatives, promising a 50% discount on monthly bills. The scam often starts with a phone call, email, or text message, officials said. The goal is to separate victims from their money....

The cost of child care is soaring and families can feel it. According to a report by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, New York has the second-highest child care costs in the country. But state officials are trying to change that and are investing in efforts to bring universal child care to the state. As part of that...