Flights canceled, delayed at ROC amid winter storm
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Multiple flights are being cancelled or delayed at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport amid a winter storm. Flight cancellations are being reported across the country. On ROC’s departures board, many flights are being listed as cancelled — others are being delayed....
You Can Meet Real Elephants Up Close At This Hidden Zoo Experience In New...
There are zoo visits… and then there are moments that make you stop and whisper, “Wait, is this real?” This hidden New York experience lets you see elephants up close in a way that feels surprisingly personal and calm. You’re close enough to notice the details. The slow movements.
Suspicious vehicle leads to arrest on Canandaigua City Pier
A suspicious vehicle parked on the City Pier led to an arrest Thursday afternoon. Joshua Luongo, 19, of Bloomfield, faces a charge of criminal contempt in the second degree following the investigation. Officers spotted the vehicle around 2:14 p.m. on Feb. 12. During the investigation, authorities determined Luongo...
Cartel violence traps Rochester man in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester man is currently sheltering in place in Mexico following a surge of cartel violence over the weekend. Jason Ostrowski is in Puerto Vallarta, hoping to leave later this week after a security warning from the U.S. Consulate. “I’m thinking, what do I do? I’m here alone,” said Jason...
TSA confirms PreCheck continues amid staffing concerns
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that its PreCheck program will remain operational for now, despite earlier indications of a suspension due to the Department of Homeland Security’s funding lapse.
New York Weather Alert: Spring 2026 Leans Wetter in Buffalo, Rochester With Above Normal...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Buffalo, New York – Spring may arrive on the calendar, but western New York could still see snow showers flying before steady rain and milder air fully take over. According to NOAA’s Seasonal Temperature...
‘We don’t want anyone to go hungry’: Rochester leaders urge SNAP recipients to seek...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester and Monroe County are alerting local SNAP recipients to keep an eye on their mail and notifications ahead of changes to the food assistance program. Starting at the beginning of March, adults ages 18-64 without a child under 14 will have to record at least 80 hours per month of […]
Dozens of flights canceled in Rochester due to severe winter weather impacting eastern New...
The winter weather coming up the coast is causing flight cancellations in Rochester. A state of emergency is in effect in multiple Hudson Valley and Capital Region counties, all the way down to the New York City area. While the Rochester region is not dealing with that severe weather, the...
Lillis, Winn earn gold to highlight local athletes in Olympics
Local athletes shined at the Olympic Games, bringing pride to the Rochester area with their impressive performances.
Church leader unites generations as a pastor and ‘homie’
For our final Black History Month spotlight, we recognize Pastor Jerrard Brown. Brown prides himself on being a revolutionary in a traditional sector.

















