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Rochester, N.Y. - Our Bright Spot shines on Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Ben McGarvey of the New York Wing's Rochester Composite Squadron. He's been appointed as chair of the National Advisory Council, marking a major milestone in an already impressive cadet career. His new role will see him take on responsibilities...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — September is here — and with that comes apple picking! Many local farms are all set with their U-Pick apples, while others have not opened, but are expecting to open for apple picking soon! News 8 has a list of apple-picking farms around the Greater Rochester Area: Editor’s Note: Don’t see […]

MALONE, New York (WWNY) - A Rochester area woman is accused of presenting a fake ID to enter Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone. New York State Police say on August 30, troopers responded to a report of an unauthorized visitor at the correctional facility. An investigation determined Omariana Curry, 19,...

STAFFORD, N.Y. – A second-alarm fire severely damaged a cottage on Seven Springs Road in the town of Stafford, Genesee County. The fire occurred Saturday morning, causing significant destruction to the home. Fire officials said the blaze started in the living room and quickly spread, leading to the collapse of the...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester kicked off its annual Labor Day Parade Monday morning! Local politicians, community organizations, and unions marched in the parade. It began at the corner of East & Alexander. The parade will continue west on Main Street before finishing at Main Street and St. Paul...

CHARLOTTE, N.Y. (WROC) — As students prepare to head back to the classroom, they are soaking up their last bit of sun at Ontario Beach Park. Families shared hesitations, and aspirations about the upcoming school year. Students told News 8’s Leah Mallory that they look forward to connecting with friends, and learning,...

Update (Monday, Sept. 1): Ferraulio has returned home and is safe, according to the sheriff's office. Penfield, N.Y. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is searching for a woman who went missing early Monday morning. Melina Ferraulio, 30, was last seen leaving her home in Penfield around 1 a.m....

BRIGHTON, N.Y. — A motorcyclist is dead following a crash with a car on East Henrietta Road on Sunday. The crash happened shortly after noon, when the two vehicles collided. The motorcyclist was dead at the scene. What caused the crash is under investigation. Police said alcohol does not appear to have been a factor...

One of the biggest trends in the workplace is the growing implementation of ai. In some cases it’s helping employees get the job done- in others it’s replacing the person all together. A new study from economists at Stanford University shows employees aged 22 to 25 saw a...

Monroe County First Assistant District Attorney Perry Duckles has taken over the interim role of district attorney. The embattled Sandra Doorley officially retired as Monroe County DA on Sunday. She served in that role since 2012. Doorley announced her last day earlier this month, just weeks after the state's...