Rochester NY

Ryan A. Armstrong, 43, pleaded guilty in Orleans County Court to second-degree manslaughter for the death of his passenger, Reginald Russell, during a police chase that ended in the Erie Canal in the Town of Murray on Sept. 2.

A lawsuit has been filed against the Rochester Police Department, pushing for stricter enforcement of animal cruelty laws. The lawsuit aims to ensure the department enforces Article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, which focuses on animal welfare.

Two men are facing charges in April’s shooting at the parking lot of Tinseltown Movie Theater that wounded two people.

Penfield, N.Y. — The investigation continues into an incident that led to a large police presence at a recently closed senior living facility. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said a private security company called 911 at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday to report criminal trespassing at the Legacy at Grande'Vie. The...

Konsta Helenius (ROC) won the Fastest Skater Event in the All-Star Skills Competition. Cole McWard (BRI) went first setting the bar with a time of 13.843s. Matvei Gridin (CGY) went second but slipped around the final bend, putting up a disappointing 14.485s. Much was expected out of Frederic Brunet (PRO),...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Lake effect snow continues Wednesday night into Thursday, with overall minor snowfall amounts. The majority of the area will see a coating to an inch or two. There will be a few areas with up to 4″ of snow, including the higher elevations of the Finger Lakes, northern Wayne County, and south […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Trial proceedings in the case of Sam Nordquist’s homicide have been scheduled. Proceedings are scheduled to begin in September 2026. No specific dates were announced, but the Ontario County DA’s Office says at least one trial is expected to begin then. There will also be court appearances...

The next Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM. You can join in person at the Main Meeting Room, Henrietta Town Hall, 475 Calkins Road, Rochester, NY 14623, or attend virtually through the town’s website at henriettany.gov/wishyouwerehere.

Jury selection started Monday in the trial of Jamie Busch, who is accused of killing her sister.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Gunfire at a house on Seneca Avenue has resulted in a man’s arrest. Around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, a home on Seneca Avenue was struck by gunfire. According to the Rochester Police Department, the suspect went over to the victim’s house, broke out multiple windows, and fired a shot into the […]