Truck carrying lawn pesticide overturns in Clarkson; 3 injured
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Deputies say a truck carrying liquid lawn pesticide overturned Tuesday afternoon in Clarkson, spilling some of its contents and injuring three people. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 12:09 p.m. Oct. 28 at the intersection of Lake Road (Route 19) and...
Driver charged with DWI after Inner Loop crash
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A driver was charged with DWI after a crash on the Inner Loop injured herself and her passenger. News 8 crews saw a car that crashed into a guardrail and sustained damage early Friday morning. According to New York State Police, the car was driven by a 22-year-old woman and had […]
Yet another way Lollypop Farm is watching out for our beloved pets
In my retirement years, I find myself doing more and more volunteer work for organizations that are important to me. One of those is Lollypop Farm. I’ve been fostering cats and kittens for almost two years now, and more recently have been helping out with the shelter’s free vaccination events held downtown.
Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge swings back open to traffic
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge has swung back open for traffic! The Monroe County Department of Transportation stated that the bridge will be open to traffic by 3 p.m. on Friday. The bridge will swing closed until the morning of Wednesday, April 1, 2026. According to the Department of...
Rochester community rallies with food donations amid SNAP funding uncertainty
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — During a brief visit to Rochester on Saturday, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the recent court rulings which ordered the federal government to fund the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) through the ongoing government shutdown, as well as New York's recently announced...
Rochester police close Lewis Street intersection for probe
Rochester Police have shut down the intersection of North Union Street and Lewis Street for an investigation, with details remaining limited at this time.
Update: Police identify man found dead in apartment on Lewis Street Friday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Police say a 27-year-old man was found dead in an apartment on Lewis Street Friday night. Police say they responded to Lewis Street for a report of a man unresponsive at around 10:30 p.m. Friday. When officers got there, they say they found the man, Lejend Watson, dead with a gunshot […]
Families in fear: Rochester Hope food pantry prepares to meet growing community needs
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) - Rochester is one of the most impoverished cities in the country. Food pantries in the area are feeling the pressure, saying people are worried about having food to feed their families. The staff at Rochester Hope, a food pantry on North Clinton Avenue, is preparing for...
Food Pantries and Hot Meals Around Rochester
This guide is here to make it a little easier to find help — or to offer it. Inside, you’ll find local food pantries, community kitchens, and meal programs that welcome families with care and respect. Whether you’re looking for a place that offers groceries or hot meals, or you’d like to donate or volunteer, these...
Local food pantry offers critical assistance as SNAP benefits stall
Rochester, N.Y. — Rochester Hope, a food pantry on North Clinton Avenue, is extending support to people experiencing uncertainty about their SNAP benefits. The pantry is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing food to ensure no one goes without if benefits are delayed. “We've been...
