Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — New requirements for SNAP benefits have led to an increase in people seeking help from RochesterWorks, said David Seeley, executive director of the organization. The changes require applicants to meet a specific number of work or volunteer hours to qualify for benefits. “It’s not always that simple,...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — After it was reported that a personal check was stolen, a forgery investigation led to the arrest of two men. On January 8, 2026, the State Police received a report that a check had been stolen, altered, and cashed at an ATM in Monroe County. Police say that the check amount […]

Many times, people do not realize that the First Amendment applies to both sides of the divide, and while there are extremists on each side, it should be respected. In this situation, a couple of women on the Left went berserk on a man’s flag in Rochester, New York, with scissors because it “bothers them.”

Rochester, N.Y. — Three otter pups born at the Seneca Park Zoo last year are on their way to new homes. Mystie, Zwiegle and Ivie are being transferred to other zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums as part of their species survival plan. The animals will...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A deadly crash outside of the Kodak Center in 2024 has led to a lawsuit against Eastman Kodak. After midnight on January 1, 2024, 35-year-old Michael Avery sped his car near the Kodak Center and appeared to have been driving toward pedestrians. Investigators said he then crashed into a...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Advocates are calling for change after a shooting at a short-term rental in Charlotte left two 16-year-olds injured, one critically. The incident took place at house rented through VRBO during a party on Saturday night. Neighbors expressed their concerns following the recent shooting. Robert...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Police Accountability Board is asking for feedback on its recent report on how the Rochester Police Department collects and stores the public’s data. The report looks at how RPD uses drones, blue light cameras, body-worn cameras, and other surveillance technology. The PAB says that, while this...

The Irondequoit Police Department is alerting the community to potential scammers using smart glasses. The department says people wearing these glasses can film you without your knowledge or consent and use that information to take advantage of your identity or money. They recommend people raise their awareness in...

Rochester, N.Y. — A shooting that injured two teens in Charlotte over the weekend happened during a house party at a short-term rental property, according to the Rochester Police Department. Officers responded to Lake Avenue near Upton Place around 11:45 p.m. Saturday for a report of at least one...

The case against a repeat domestic violence suspect at the heart of a controversy surrounding a City Court judge is now out of that judge's hands. 40-year-old Oritsegbegbemi Nanna has been indicted on several felony counts by a Monroe County grand jury. He allegedly fought with officers during a domestic...