In Rochester area, poor roads cost average driver $2K+ per year, report says
Rochester, N.Y. — A new report from TRIP, A National Transportation Research Non-Profit said deteriorating roads are costing New York drivers more than $40B per year. From extra gas, to repairs, and wear and tear, Jonah McNair said driving his car here in Rochester can hurt his wallet. "I...
Robert Brooks’ father reacts to acquitted prison guard suing the state for malicious prosecution
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Nicholas Kieffer, a former prison guard acquitted in the death of Greece inmate Robert Brooks, has filed a lawsuit against the state. News10NBC’s Declan Stablow spoke with Robert Ricks, the father of Robert Brooks. Ricks expressed feeling disrespected by Kieffer’s lawsuit. The suit accuses...
Rochester’s struggle to find a veterinarian prompts $30,000 recruitment effort
After three years, the city has still not received a single viable applicant to be its shelter veterinarian.
New Chick-fil-A location opens at CityGate Plaza on Thursday
The Rochester area has another Chick-fil-A location. The restaurant at CityGate Plaza on East Henrietta Road held its grand opening on Thursday morning.
The Contractor Store celebrates grand opening in Greece
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Contractor Store celebrated its grand opening of a new store in Greece. The new store, located on West Ridge Road, offers “reliable, professional contractors for home repairs and major projects,” according to the Town of Greece. The business offers services such as roofing, windows,...
Lake Ontario Shoreline Buried by 4 to 7 In Lake Effect Snow
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. ROCHESTER, New York — Widespread snow followed by lake effect bands disrupted travel Friday afternoon along Interstate 90 from Rochester east through Wayne County toward Oswego County, where 3 to 6 inches...
Rochester’s post-pandemic job recovery had its first dip since 2021
The Rochester region has regained 98% of the jobs that were lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the recovery slowed slightly in December.
Rochester General reopens upgraded cardiac lab
Heart patients in Rochester will soon benefit from a major investment in advanced cardiac care. Rochester General Hospital has reopened a fully renovated cardiac catheterization lab following a $1.5 million upgrade funded by Rochester Regional Health. Hospital leaders said the renovation modernized one of the...
Mother seeks answers as suspect appears in court in Wegmans warehouse killing
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The man accused of fatally shooting his co-worker at a Wegmans distribution facility appeared in court Thursday morning for a hearing. 32-year-old Kyshonn Green is charged with murder after police say he shot and killed 25-year-old J’Mere Ridley-Smith on July 26, 2025, at the Wegmans...
Homeowner & pet escapes from Prospect Street fire
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A homeowner and his pet escaped from a house fire on Prospect Street in Penfield. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, both were able to get out of the house without getting injured. The homeowner was alone at home at the time of the fire. The fire was knocked down […]
