Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Gas prices in Rochester have risen more than 75 cents in just a month. This is the sharpest spike in prices since the pandemic. According to GasBuddy, the average price in Rochester is $4.06 a gallon, two pennies cheaper than the national average of $4.08. The price spike is being caused by […]

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The New York State Department of Transportation is starting work to repair potholes and repave roads across the state. State leaders announced a new initiative that aims to improve the quality of roads, patching up the pesky holes to make commutes safer for drivers. Gov. Kathy Hochul said more than...

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — A landslide on Carlsam Drive in Irondequoit continues to grow, forcing neighbors out of their homes and raising new concerns about infrastructure damage. News10NBC reporter Declan Stablow visited the site and found the landslide has expanded since Saturday. Dave Stafford, who owns property near the slide, is losing more of his yard […]

Rochester, New York-based Wegmans Food Markets has been ranked No. 5 on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 2026, which it conducted with Great Place to Work. The designation is based on survey responses from employees at Great Place to Work Certified retail companies. What did Wegmans employees say? Of Wegmans employees surveyed: 96% said the company is welcoming. 95% rated store service as...

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Last week’s soaking rain caused widespread flooding across parts of upstate New York. Near Rochester, the rains have impacted some people living on higher ground. People in the suburb of Irondequoit are dealing with a landslide that’s threatening homes and causing major headaches as they deal with insurance.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — After last night’s and this morning’s rain, the Irondequoit Creek is flooding in some spots along its path. The National Weather Service warning says, “Water levels will remain high along Irondequoit Creek through at least Monday morning following runoff from heavy rain last night. Extensive flooding is likely in Ellison Park, and […]

ROCHESTER N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester has recorded two homicides so far this year, down from nine during the same period in 2025, according to data from the Rochester Police Department’s open data portal. Mayor Malik Evans said the drop is a sign the city’s violence prevention efforts are making an impact. “As I always say, […]

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) — Work to address toxic materials found underneath the soil of Brighton High School’s athletic fields began on Monday. The Brighton Central School District halted its turf replacement project after preparation and testing of the grounds in January revealed lead, mercury, and arsenic in the topsoil. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) determined the cause to be a historical...

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) — The ground around two homes in Irondequoit is giving way following last week’s heavy rain. News 8’s Dawson LeVan went by the location near the 104-590 interchange to see the damage and spoke to homeowners who say they’re just looking for help and answers. Kardy Rin said she noticed their land […]