Ex-East Irondequoit teacher accused of aggravated harassment, child endangerment
Irondequoit, N.Y. — A now-former teacher in the East Irondequoit Central School District is facing charges. David Burchell, who taught English as a new language, was arrested on charges of aggravated harassment and endangering the welfare of a child, according to a district statement. The district said it "became...
‘It’s the law’: Rochester police, City Hall criticize judge over release without ankle monitor
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police and City Hall are accusing a city judge of poor judgment when he released a defendant without an ankle monitor. Today, the defense attorney on the case is saying that judge had no choice. This case involves Ondre Smith, a 19-year-old accused of shooting at his ex-girlfriend’s...
Rochester snow traps wheelchair user, firefighters called to help
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Snow-covered sidewalks in Rochester have created challenges for people with disabilities. John Smith required help from firefighters to free his wheelchair from a snowy sidewalk earlier this month. Smith said there were about three inches of snow on the sidewalk when he got stuck. He was on his way...
Darius Rucker Announces Two Upstate New York Concerts
The NY concert calendar keeps filling up with Darius Rucker now bringing his Sounds Of Summer Tour 2026 Upstate for two shows.
Winter weather advisory issued for parts of upstate NY. See snow projections
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a winter weather advisory for several counties in upstate New York through 7 a.m. Thursday. Wayne and Northern Cayuga counties Snow will transition to localized lake effect snow tonight through early Thursday. Forecasters expect 2 to 5 inches of lake effect...
Local church leader on his impact as a pastor and “homie”
We continue our spotlight on Black community members whose work may be under the radar but is making a big difference. This hour, we sit down with Pastor Jerrard Brown. Brown is the youngest-ever senior pastor at Holy Trinity Baptist Church on North Street. He's also the office and facilities manager for Teen...
Drivers report railroad crossing issues in Monroe County
Drivers in Monroe County are raising concerns about railroad crossing gates that they say are coming down and staying down even when no train is approaching, creating long backups and prompting some motorists to drive around the arms. The issue has been reported at a crossing on Scottsville Road in...
Rochester unveils ADA plan to tackle 65,000 travel barriers for disabled residents
The city of Rochester released the final draft of its ADA Right of Way Transition Plan, aiming to improve accessibility by removing barriers that hinder people with disabilities. The plan comes after a winter with more than 100 inches of snowfall, which has posed significant challenges.
Rochester man who’s accused of a deadly couple killing from 2024 is now on...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester man accused of fatally shooting a couple is now on trial. Jermaine Williams has been charged with murder in the deaths of Timothy Chealey and Shatina Jones. Prosecutors said Williams fired at a group of people on a porch on Rialto Street in May 2024.
‘We’ll see what happens’: Rush homeowner concerned about impact of Horseshoe solar drilling mishap
RUSH, N.Y. (WROC) – Following a drilling mishap at the Horseshoe Solar Energy Project, a woman who lives adjacent the site is concerned about how it may impact her water supply and the structural integrity of her home. Susan Swanton bought the Wrayholm Estate on Meadowood in Rush in...
