Irondequoit police chief reflects as loved ones remember family of four on Knapp Avenue
Irondequoit, N.Y. (WHAM) — After one year, the Irondequoit Police Chief reflected on the homicide investigation and arrests of two suspects, accused of killing a family of four on Knapp Avenue. BACKGROUND: Family and friends share memories of four people found dead in Irondequoit home|Irondequoit police identify 2...
Barry’s Irish Festival returns to Webster next weekend
This is the sixth annual festival of all things Irish, brought to you by Danny and Jessica Barry, owners of Barry’s Old School Irish pub, which not too long ago graced the village’s four corners, where the Mary Wee pub is now. This incredible event has become Rochester’s...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in North Goodman collision
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A motorcyclist was hospitalized on Sunday following a collision with an SUV on North Goodman Street in Rochester. According to the Rochester Police Department, officers responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and an SUV at 3:30 a.m. Upon arrival at the intersection of...
Motorcyclist dies in Brighton motor vehicle accident
BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) — The Brighton Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist died on Sunday afternoon following a motor vehicle accident in Brighton. The accident occurred at the intersection of East Henrietta Road and Crittenden Road and involved a motorcycle and a car. The area of East Henrietta Road...
Recovery All Ways hosts overdose awareness vigil
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A vigil was held on Sunday to honor individuals who have been impacted by substance use and to raise awareness for overdoses. Organizers and community members gathered outside of Recovery All Ways to provide support for one another and resources to discuss the importance of community in...
Local 24/7 addiction services clinic could reduce hours; Delphi Rise seeks more funding
Gates, N.Y. (WHAM) — Vital funding for Delphi Rise's local addiction services program is running out, and organizers are working to secure more for next year. BACKGROUND: Monroe County seeks emergency funds to offset federal cuts affecting addiction services. On Hinchey Road in Gates, Delphi Rise operates a food...
Walking for Rochester hosts cleanup event to tackle litter in rivers and trails
Rochester, N.Y. — The nonprofit organization Walking for Rochester is hosted a program on Sunday aimed at removing litter from the Genesee River and trails. The event marks a significant milestone in the group's ongoing efforts to create a cleaner and more sustainable city, one cleanup at a time.
Communities honor memory of Lima man killed in Canandaigua crash
LIMA, N.Y. – The Lima and Honeoye Falls communities gathered Saturday at Elim Life Church to honor Jonathan Stills of Lima, who died in a car crash in Canandaigua on Aug. 27. Stills was a beloved local hero in the area. He worked for Lima EMS, drove buses for local schools, served as a Lima […]
Deputies charge woman with shoplifting at Canandaigua Walmart
A larceny call at the Canandaigua Walmart led to charges against a Lakemont woman on Thursday afternoon. Deputies say 33-year-old Ashley Claire Arcangeli was arrested around 4:54 p.m. on August 29 after allegedly stealing $112.68 worth of merchandise. The incident happened at the Walmart on Recreation Drive in...
Two men hospitalized after separate stabbings in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. — Two men were hospitalized following separate stabbing incidents in Rochester, according to police. Officers responded to Rochester General Hospital after a 33-year-old Rochester man walked in with a minor stab wound to his arm. Police say the victim alleged he was stabbed on Evergreen Street...
