Garage fire damages two houses on Otis Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Fire Department is investigating the cause of a garage fire that damaged two homes on Otis Street. News 8 arrived on Otis Street Tuesday morning and saw the charred remains of the garage, with damage to the side of a home and part of a fence. Firefighters on scene […]
Sister Grace Miller, longtime advocate for Rochester’s homeless, laid to rest
A longtime homeless advocate in the Rochester region has been laid to rest. Sister Grace Miller died Nov. 20 in hospice care. She served the community for more than 60 years, establishing multiple homeless shelters in the area. "Sister Grace meant so much to this community because she was a...
HEAP energy assistance program returns after government shutdown delay, see if you qualify
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The government-funded Home Energy Assistance Program (H.E.A.P.) has returned, just as the weather gets colder. Originally set to reopen at the start of November, the program was delayed due to the government shutdown but is now accepting new applicants. Eligibility for HEAP depends on annual income...
RPD leads weapons investigation on Congress Avenue
Dozens of officers were at Congress Avenue on Monday night for what the Rochester Police Department calls a weapons investigation.
Rochester woman pleads guilty in pension theft case, repays nearly $13,000
A Rochester woman has admitted to stealing nearly $13,000 in pension payments that continued after her mother’s death — and has now repaid the full amount as part of a plea deal. According to the Office of the New York State Comptroller, Karen Walsh, 68, pleaded guilty to petit larceny in Rochester City Court after…...
Deputies: Webster woman assaults victim, causes injuries, before others intervene
A disturbance in Marion ended with a woman facing assault charges after deputies say a fight turned physical. Deputies arrested Mary Collins-Guglietta, 64, of Webster, after responding to the November 29 incident. According to investigators, she allegedly slammed another woman to the ground twice, pulled her hair...
Greece police make multiple arrests during shoplifting crackdown, echoing efforts across the state
The Greece Police Department has provided an update on its shoplifting crackdown at retail locations over the holiday weekend. The department says the operation resulted in several arrests. Informed officers, foot patrols inside the Mall at Greece Ridge and marked patrol units were made “highly visible” in parking...
Red Cross helping person after house fire on Pullman Avenue
The Red Cross is helping a person displaced after a house fire on Pullman Avenue off Dewey Avenue on Monday morning.
Schumer Says Emailed Threats Made Against His Offices
Sen. Charles Schumer said Monday that three of his New York offices, including one in Melville, were the target of bomb threats. Read More ...
Downtown Cat Cafe, Pawsitive, Announces Relocation to New Venue
In a recent announcement, Pawsitive Cafe, a popular cat cafe located downtown, has revealed plans to relocate to a new address. The cafe, which has become a beloved spot for cat lovers, will be moving to 115 East Avenue by mid-December. The new location was previously occupied by East Ave Dunkin.
