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 […]
All-you-can-eat United Buffet will take over former Bill Gray’s in Webster
WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A new all-you-can-eat restaurant will take over the former Bill Gray’s on Hard Road in Webster. According to a poster on the building at 941 Hard Road in Webster, United Buffet is “coming soon” and features an all-you-can-eat style of dining. Bill Gray’s moved downed the road to the former...
New affordable housing project completed in downtown Rochester
State and local leaders are celebrating 76 new affordable apartments available in downtown Rochester. They helped cut the ribbon on Alta Vista at St. Joseph's Park Thursday. An all-electric building with units are specifically reserved for families struggling with homelessness as part of the $35 million project....
Greece pub owner, 2 staff members charged after patron’s death
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct owner of Dave’s Long Pond Road. We apologize for the error. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The owner and two employees of Long Pond Pub in Greece are facing charges after an investigation into the death of a customer revealed evidence was allegedly...
Central NY snowfall advisory: Up to 7 inches of snow possible in parts of...
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of Central New York as a combination of widespread snow and arctic cold moves into the area. The advisory is from 1 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Sunday for Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Monroe, Wayne, Livingston and Ontario counties.
