Auto dealers invest $1M in MCC’s new Advanced Technology Center
The funds will be used to name multiple instructional and student-facing automotive spaces in the center.
URMC hosts outreach event, raise awareness about eating disorders
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders teamed up with the University of Rochester School of Nursing to raise awareness about eating disorders and offer support to people who have one. National Eating Disorders Awareness Week runs February 23 through March 1 every...
Hilton East to start reopening after people relocated due to roof collapse
HILTON, N.Y. — The Hilton assisted living facility whose roof collapsed will begin to reopen. RELATED: Residents have new lodging after over 100 evacuated from Hilton assisted living facility (Dec. 29, 2025) The state department of health couldn’t share when exactly the facility will be back up and running, but it...
RPD: Rochester man hospitalized after early morning stabbing
Rochester, N.Y. — A 47-year-old Rochester man was hospitalized after being stabbed during an altercation early Saturday morning, according to Rochester police. Officers responded to Flower City Park just after 5 a.m. for the report of a person stabbed. Upon arrival, officers found the victim with at least one...
Rochester Instructor Creates AI Learning Tool for Deaf Students
Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students face unique challenges in English education. Some do not have access to spoken English or American Sign Language (ASL) inputs that promote language skill development early in life. According to the National Association of the Deaf, some parents of DHH students receive medical...
Automated garment deconstruction for recycling used clothing
A major pain point in recycling used clothing is the disassembly of items, such as removing zippers, fasteners and screen-printed areas, which is largely a manual process. A research team at the Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of Technology is developing an automated system to identify and disassemble garments at high...
Henrietta, NY – Wanted Alert: Deputies Seek ID in Sierra Trading Larceny
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Henrietta, New York – Deputies are seeking to identify a person in a reported retail larceny Saturday evening. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at the Sierra Trading...
Canandaigua DMV says it will remain open to Ontario County residents only through next...
The Canandaigua DMV has announced that it’s open to Ontario County residents only through Friday, March 6, due to the recent statewide technology upgrade.
The Strong National Museum of Play opens new Japanese Indie Gaming
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Strong National Museum of Play has opened a new mini exhibit on Friday, focused on the history of Japanese Indie Gaming. The event kicked off with a panel featuring game designers, artists, and sound engineers who discussed what makes independent games interesting and engaging. Following the...
‘Persistent violent felony offender’ sentenced for shooting man in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. — A man was sentenced Friday to 16 years to life in prison for a shooting last summer on the city's north side, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office. A jury convicted Jahmel Jackson, 31, of second-degree assault and two counts of criminal possession of...
