Rochester NY

Greene County, NY (WRGB) — New details in the investigation into the death of a 3-year-old girl in Greene County have led to an arrest. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office said 26-year-old Farhiya Gaal of Rochester, New York, was arrested in connection with the death of her daughter, Fay Mohamed. Gaal was charged with...

Authorities seized five dogs from a Canandaigua home and charged two residents following an animal cruelty investigation. Ruth M. Barnhart, 40, and Brian D. Ogdenski, 27, both of 5544 Purdy Road, were arrested March 4 and charged with aggravated animal cruelty, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child.

Rochester Police Officer Anthony DiPonzio, who was shot in the head while responding to a call in 2009, is now sharing his story in a new book, “Officer Down: The Hidden Cost Behind the Oath,” due out later this year. News10NBC spoke with DiPonzio about his journey and the changes he’s observed since the incident.

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...

Six employees at UR Medicine Thompson Health have received the organization’s Service Excellence Award for the fourth quarter of 2025. The quarterly recognition highlights staff members who receive compliments from patients, families, or coworkers. Among those honored was Shannon Broderick of Canandaigua, a...

City Councilmembers were marked absent 115 times between January 2025 and February 2025, contributing to one incident of votes being delayed due to poor turnout. A new bill aims to withhold pay from Councilmembers who don't show up.

A New York man who claimed he could not work because of an ankle injury sustained in his work as a painter collected more than $10,000 in workers’ compensation wage replacement benefits while concealing he was back on the job. Christopher Cronk, of Central Square, admitted to insurance fraud...

Good evening, Rochester. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. This evening clouds will increase ahead of our next weather disturbance that will bring the chance for rain Thursday. There may be a round in the morning that stays south of Rochester....

Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday of new protections for 25 low-income families, who were forced out of their affordable housing units back in March 2025.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A woman from Canandaigua has been found guilty of grand larceny after stealing business funds for personal use. 44-year-old Monique E. Barrette-Lewis was convicted of second and third-degree grand larceny and first-degree scheme to defraud. She is facing a minimum sentence of three-to-six...