Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department has confirmed a 31-year-old woman will be charged in connection with a robbery at KeyBank on Monday. Officers responded before 3 p.m. on Monday to the bank located on the 1100 Block of University Avenue for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival at the scene,...

Advocates and family members rallied outside Waterview Heights Nursing Home, calling for accountability and demanding action from the Department of Health (DOH).

A long-lost iron mine. A once-grand dame showplace for major entertainers. A lost subway. The great, sometimes creepy, abandoned places in Upstate New York offer a unique vision into the backstory of our region. All can be seen, but are mostly off-limits and trespassing could get you arrested. Others invite...

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A Rochester restaurant owner is continuing his family's legacy of serving up authentic Mexican food in the region. Tavos Antojitos y Tequila has been in the city's North Winton Village neighborhood for three years, and it has gained loyal fans. "I often ask them if...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Three people have been arrested in connection with gunfire on Bidwell Terrace reported over the weekend. Around 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, officers were dispatched to the scene for reports of people fighting and a report that someone had fired a gun. Investigators determined the suspect left the...

Local pet owners, mark your calendars. Lollypop Farm is set to host its last community pet care event of the year on Tuesday.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man has been arrested and charged after a vehicle crashed into an Aldi’s grocery store in Hornell on October 22. According to the New York State Police, the incident was preceded by a report of a physical domestic dispute at 3:45 a.m. at a residence located on Seneca Road […]

The “I Love the 90’s Tour” finally made its way to the Rochester Community Sports Complex on Sunday after its rescheduling caused confusion for some ticket holders.

A student in the Rush-Henrietta Central School District was arrested on Sunday after allegedly posting threats on social media. READ MORE, https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/rush-henrietta-student-arrested-following-social-media-threats/

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A repeat felon is facing burglary and grand larceny charges following break-ins at a pizza place and bakery in Gates. On Sunday, October 19, the Gates Police Department was investigating a break-in at Papa Joe’s Restaurant on Spencerport Road where money and a cash bag were stolen. During the...