Rochester NY

Throughout the month of February, WXXI’s Health, equity and community reporter Racquel Stephen will highlight Black locals whose impact in the community may have gone unheard of but is making a big difference.

State police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash that shut down part of Route 14A in the town of Seneca Saturday afternoon. Troopers from the New York State Police Canandaigua Uniform Force and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to the crash near Hastings Road at about 2:01 p.m., according to a...

Chief Medical Officer, Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital. In current position since: 2017. Education: Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, University at Buffalo, 1983; medical degree, University at Buffalo, SUNY School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, 1987. Career Highlights: Among several awards...

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident scene on West Main Street on Sunday evening. According to RPD officials, officers responded to the 400 block of West Main Street for a report of a crash involving an individual who was possibly in possession of a gun....

The Rochester Fire Department received multiple calls about a house fire at 874 Clifford Ave. around 10 a.m. on Sunday, stating they also had to prevent water from freezing during the response.

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Penfield Fire Company said they responded to a truck fire, which was close to a house on Sunday.

50 Years Celebration — Unity Hospital in September 2025 celebrated 50 years in operation. It first opened as Park Ridge Hospital in 1975 to meet the needs of a growing suburban community on Rochester’s westside. Built with the support of neighbors, donors and caregivers, it quickly became a trusted destination for...

Brighton, N.Y. — The roadway is being cleared after a 10-car pileup on Interstate 490 West at 590 South on Sunday morning. There are only reports of minimal injuries, according to New York State Police. A stretch of Interstate 490 westbound that was closed from the beginning of I-590...