Rochester NY

Henrietta, N.Y. (WROC) — Sitting serenely side by side in the Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham Temple in Henrietta, two monks talked about a long walk. A long, long walk. 2,300 miles that covered much of the United States and drew international attention – the Facebook page dedicated to their journey has close to 3 million […]

New York State Police said they arrested two men following an investigation into a home invasion and armed robbery in Wayne County. Police said they received a report of a robbery at a home on Maple Street Road in Lyons Dec. 17. The victim reported that an unknown suspect had entered the home while displaying what...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Greece Town Board has approved an agreement with Greece Ridge LLC to expand police services at The Mall at Greece Ridge, increasing coverage from five to seven days a week. The measure was approved unanimously during a Thursday meeting. Town officials said the expanded patrols aim to...

The state has contracted with the Center for Gun Violence Prevention team at Northwell Health to begin a pilot program that screens for firearm access and risk in ER settings. — ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of a first-in-the-nation pilot program to integrate firearm access and injury risk...

Rochester, N.Y. — Hundreds of people gathered Thursday at Sacred Heart Cathedral as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester installed John Bonnici as its 10th bishop. "With faith and the Lord Jesus Christ and with the love of God in my heart, I do accept the pastoral care, the people of God in the Diocese of...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester man accused of a drug house murder pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday. William Cooke, 29, of Rochester, was charged with second-degree murder Tuesday after police saw him on Joseph Avenue and took him into custody after a foot chase. He is accused in the killing of Aaron...

The town of Greece is putting out a call for residents interested in serving on town boards and commissions. The town says those interested in issues such as land use, community planning and town services are invited to apply for volunteer positions. “Town boards and commissions play an important role...

One team is making its third state semifinal appearance while the other has reached the final four for the first time in program history. Fairport and Corning-Painted Post will square off in the NYSPHSAA Class AAA semifinal on Friday. Here’s the breakdown:. FAIRPORT RED RAIDERS / No. 6 NYSSWA.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — We’re warming up for the 128th Rochester Lilac Festival, as organizers are announcing even more live musical acts. This year’s lineup spans funk, soul, country, indie, rock, and jam bands — with headliners including Cimafunk, Lee Fields, The Lone Bellow, J-D McPherson, and Eggy. In total,...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester home care companies are no longer in-network for those with Humana Medicare Advantage plans and families who rely on that care are panicked about what this could mean for their loved ones. Primary care offices and hospitals are also on edge about how it impacts the entire local health care...