Rochester NY

Nestled in the heart of Rochester, New York, The Highland Park Diner isn’t just a place to grab breakfast—it’s a nostalgic journey back to the golden era of dining. With its classic boxcar design and cozy charm, this beloved establishment has become a haven for pancake enthusiasts.

GREECE, NY — Police are seeking two suspects in connection with a stolen vehicle that was abandoned at a home improvement store in December. The Greece Police Department said the vehicle was recovered on Jan. 14 after being left at the store on Dec. 15, 2025. Surveillance footage shows...

Police arrested a Rochester man after deputies served an arrest warrant in Wayne County. Deputies took Tyrek T. Collins, 27, into custody Thursday afternoon in Lyons on a warrant for violating the conditions of his probation. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said deputies located Collins around 3:23 p.m. and...

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The last trial connected to the beating death of Rochester native and prison inmate Robert Brooks ended with a plea deal Friday. Former Marcy corrections officer Michael Fisher was originally charged with manslaughter, but he pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment amid a jury deadlock....

Flu cases have decreased across every county in the regional area, according to the state health department.

Rochester, N.Y. — An investigation is underway after a person was found dead Friday night at the scene of a fire on the city's west side. A report of a person trapped in a fire at a three-story boarding home on Lyell Avenue near Cameron Street came in around 7 p.m., according to Lt. Jackie Sierra of the Rochester...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County reported 675 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases in the week ending Jan. 10, a 45% decrease from the previous week, according to new data released by the New York State Department of Health. The majority of local infections — 647 — were influenza A, while 28 were influenza B....

New York State’s unclaimed funds total $12 billion, with $400 million allocated for the Finger Lakes region.

Officials from the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport say an American Airlines plane partially went off the taxiway Thursday night.

A Le Roy, Genesee County, restaurant in a historic setting has closed. Located at 63 Lake St., D&R Depot Restaurant was known for its charming location in a restored Baltimore & Ohio Railroad train depot, its comfort food and its festive holiday decorations. Longtime owner/operators Sean Valdes and his wife,...