Rochester NY

Gates, N.Y. — Residents of two apartments in Gates were displaced after a two-alarm fire broke out at the Chili Gardens apartment complex just before 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Firefighters responded quickly to reports of a fire that started in a wall on the second floor and spread to the third floor.

Rochester, N.Y. — Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl. Arie’Anna Boggs Jenkins was last seen on January 11, according to her mother. She is described as 5-feet-4-inches, weighing about 160 pounds. Anyone with information about Arie’Anna's whereabouts should call 911.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A woman was injured in an assault on Lake Avenue Sunday morning, according to RPD. Officers responded to a 911 call regarding an incident in the 1200 block of Lake Ave., where they discovered a 55-year-old woman from the city with an upper body injury. She was taken to a local […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 10-vehicle crash on Route 590 South in Rochester, near the 490 split south of Blossom Road, closed the ramp on Sunday, which has since been reopened. The crash happened at around 10:30 a.m. There were ten vehicles involved. New York State Police say the injuries that were sustained are...

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Rochester, N.Y. — Several people were displaced after a fire damaged a home on Oakman Street. The Rochester Fire Department responded to a 911 call from a neighbor on Saturday morning who saw flames inside a home across the street, according to Lieutenant Howard Villegas. Upon entering the home,...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — With dangerously low temperatures in the forecast, health experts are warning that prolonged exposure to the cold can pose serious risks, while community groups are stepping up to help those most vulnerable stay safe. Dr. Timothy Lum of Highland Hospital said the best protection is limiting...

A house fire on Oakman Street in Rochester on Saturday morning prompted a swift response from the Rochester Fire Department.

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — “It’s brutal,” Florida native Marion Richardson told 13WHAM late Saturday evening. “It was -27 where I was this morning. I’ve never felt it like this before. I’m just staying out of it if I can.”. With windchills well into...

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) -- Despite the frigid weather, many in Rochester still have to work outdoors, emphasizing preparation as a key theme. "We live in Rochester, so it comes with the territory," said Chris Shand, a valet representative at Lakeview Valet on Friday. While the temperatures continue to drop, Shand...