Rochester Instructor Creates AI Learning Tool for Deaf Students
Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students face unique challenges in English education. Some do not have access to spoken English or American Sign Language (ASL) inputs that promote language skill development early in life. According to the National Association of the Deaf, some parents of DHH students receive medical...
Automated garment deconstruction for recycling used clothing
A major pain point in recycling used clothing is the disassembly of items, such as removing zippers, fasteners and screen-printed areas, which is largely a manual process. A research team at the Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of Technology is developing an automated system to identify and disassemble garments at high...
Henrietta, NY – Wanted Alert: Deputies Seek ID in Sierra Trading Larceny
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Henrietta, New York – Deputies are seeking to identify a person in a reported retail larceny Saturday evening. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at the Sierra Trading...
Canandaigua DMV says it will remain open to Ontario County residents only through next...
The Canandaigua DMV has announced that it’s open to Ontario County residents only through Friday, March 6, due to the recent statewide technology upgrade.
The Strong National Museum of Play opens new Japanese Indie Gaming
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Strong National Museum of Play has opened a new mini exhibit on Friday, focused on the history of Japanese Indie Gaming. The event kicked off with a panel featuring game designers, artists, and sound engineers who discussed what makes independent games interesting and engaging. Following the...
‘Persistent violent felony offender’ sentenced for shooting man in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. — A man was sentenced Friday to 16 years to life in prison for a shooting last summer on the city's north side, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office. A jury convicted Jahmel Jackson, 31, of second-degree assault and two counts of criminal possession of...
Local ‘All Things Considered’ host Alex Chrichton signs off after 42 years at WXXI
ALL THINGS CONSIDERED is heard across hundreds of local stations, hitting your radio on the drive home or on your smart speaker while you're cooking dinner. And every evening, your local station's hosts are part of this team, bringing the national news home to you. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR CONTENT)
Sunrise Smart Start: Sidewalk bike ban, Auto Show
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Friday, February 27, 2026. Weather Forecast: February finishes with a cold front Enjoy the clear skies today as temperatures make a big jump from the low 20s to the lower 40s. Our normal high temperature would be […]
Rochester fentanyl dealer gets 12 years
A Rochester man will spend 12 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and possessing firearms tied to his drug operation. Wayne McDaniels, 42, was sentenced to 144 months by Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford after his conviction for possession with intent to distribute 10 grams or more of a...
FYE to reopen at Eastview Mall
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – FYE has relocated will reopen at Eastview Mall in Victor. FYE will be hosting its grand reopening on March 6. Its new home is between Spencer’s and TORRID in the Macy’s wing of the mall. To celebrate, the first 20 customers will receive a free mystery gift card valued up to […]
