Rochester NY

GATES, NY — Two Rochester men have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a movie theater parking lot nearly 10 months ago. Javeon Jackson-Grisham, 19, of Rochester, and Beau Brown, 19, of Rochester, were arrested Friday by the Gates Police Department with assistance from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Those were the first words Tom shared when reflecting on his 70-year marriage to his wife, Sue. Simple words, but they carry a lifetime of devotion, resilience, and love. Their story began in 1955 with a blind date. Tom had just returned home after being stationed overseas in the Navy for 19 months. A friend had a...

Need to get your pet vaccinated? Rochester Animal Services is hosting two free pet vaccine clinics for people living in Rochester.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Police and firefighters are searching for a suspect seen on camera lighting fires in downtown Rochester. The Rochester Fire Department said the suspect lit four fires on Jan. 10. The investigation has stalled as they have not yet identified the suspect. Footage shows the person...

Announced on Thursday, a man from Webster, who’s been convicted of two counts of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft, has been sentenced to 111 months in prison.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Greece pawn shop owner was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a retail theft scheme involving more than $1 million worth of stolen merchandise, federal prosecutors announced. Dominic Sprague, 42, of Greece, was sentenced Thursday after being convicted of conspiracy to...

A boutique in the South Wedge is creating a supportive space for women of color to grow their small businesses together.

Hailey Stymus, a New York girl, was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 5. Today, she’s 11, fearless, and thriving — thanks to St. Jude’s proton therapy and support.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester began its 2026 Black Heritage Committee Event Series with a gospel concert on Wednesday. Held within the City Hall Atrium, the event invited the community for an afternoon of music performed by local musicians, including Strings for Success, a group comprised of fourth...

Wanted individuals are in the spotlight, but the real story might be how we view safety in our neighborhoods.