Hearing Friday in case behind police criticism of city court judge
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On Friday morning, Oritsegbegbemi Nanna, 40, walked into Rochester City Court Judge Van White’s courtroom off the street and left through the same door. To those at the Rochester Police Department and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, that should never have happened. This case is one of two...
RPD: Man threatens woman with gun during West Ave. argument
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man faces weapon charges after a woman accused him of threatening her with a gun. On Thursday afternoon, around 4:40 p.m, according to the Rochester Police Department, the victim nearly got into a car accident with another vehicle on West Avenue. The victim and suspect got into an...
GALLERY: Whalemobile visits Rochester school
Rochester, N.Y. — Students at Rochester's Henry Hudson School No. 28 got to venture inside the belly of a whale Thursday. The Whalemobile brought a life-size 40-foot inflatable whale to the elementary school. Students got to learn about the biology of whales, the ecology of their habitat and the...
Police frustrated after domestic violence suspect released twice in same month
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Captain Greg Bello of the Rochester Police Department is frustrated with violent offenders being released back into the community. That includes a domestic violence suspect who was charged earlier this month after violating an order of protection and hurt an officer while resisting arrest,...
Incumbent Monroe County DA Brian Green launches reelection campaign
Incumbent Brian Green is kicking off his campaign for Monroe County district attorney after holding the job for about five months. Green officially announced his candidacy Thursday alongside Rochester Mayor Malik Evans, County Executive Adam Bello and Monroe County Democratic Committee Chair Stephen DeVay. Gov. Kathy...
Fatal hit-and-run suspect sentenced in Rochester following guilty plea
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man who turned himself in last year following a deadly hit-and-run on Lexington Avenue has been sentenced. Jordyn Green was sentenced Thursday to one year of prison for the fatal hit-and-run and another year for other charges involving a DWI and unlicensed operation, which are to be served...
UR Med physician returns from Winter Olympics assignment in Italy
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A local physician with UR Medicine just returned from the assignment of a lifetime: the Olympic Winter Games in Italy! For nearly a decade, Dr. Sandeep Mannava has specialized in sports medicine with the University of Rochester, namely, shoulder and elbow surgeries. Dr. Mannava has also...
I-590 bridge repairs set to start this spring, businesses and residents share thoughts
Starting this spring, Monroe Avenue will undergo significant changes as the Department of Transportation (DOT) begins work on repairing two overpasses in the area. This construction is part of a multi-phase revamp of the Monroe Avenue corridor.
Pittsford, Hilton advance to Class A Finals
(1)Pittsford 4, (4)Penfield 1 A strong first period led the way as the Pittsford Panthers took down Penfield to advance to the Class A Finals. The Panthers took an early 2-0 lead thanks to first-period goals from Ryan Schmalstich and Kelan Ahern. Into the second period, Pittsford’s Steffen Finke was trapped on the...
Local landmark society announces five historically impactful sites to revitalize
The Landmark Society of Western New York has announced on Thursday its 2026 Five to Revive, which is a list that finds opportunities for targeted strategic revitalization, aiming to preserve various sites and buildings.

















