Rochester nonprofit Chisel Collective helps those on Medicaid pay for rent, utilities, and food
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A community event at the Rochester Community Sports Complex aimed to help residents in need took place today. Organized by the Chisel Collective LLC, a local nonprofit, the event provided essential support for those on Medicaid. Charice Winston, a Senior Cares Manager with Chisel Collective, says...
Man accused of using fake barcode to steal from Victor Target
Deputies arrested a Rochester man last week after he was caught using a fake barcode at the Target store in Victor. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, 44-year-old Chris Cassese was taken into custody around 2:16 p.m. on October 23 at the Commons Boulevard location. Deputies say Cassese used a...
Greece Police: Three arrested after chase of stolen car, possibly used in ‘multiple crimes’...
Three people face charges after what Greece Police are calling a multi-agency chase of a stolen car, possibly involved in “multiple larcenies and other crimes” across the county.
Village of Palmyra man arrested after physical domestic dispute resulting in massive search
The Palmyra Police Department arrested Scott W. Dollar, age 27, of 363 Johnson Street on Tuesday (10/21) at 12:57 a.m., following an investigation into a domestic dispute that occurred on Monday, (10/20), at approximately 8:15 PM in the Village of Palmyra. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect, identified...
Seneca Park Zoo celebrates first responders Saturday with ‘Frontline Heroes Day’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Seneca Park Zoo celebrated first responders Saturday by hosting Frontline Heroes Day. Guests had the opportunity to meet local firefighters, police officers, dispatchers, and healthcare professionals while exploring the zoo, participating in a scavenger hunt, and getting an up-close look at...
Wegmans, Primetime585 host shoe giveaway
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Wegmans and PrimeTime585 teamed up Friday afternoon to host a shoe giveaway in Rochester on Upper Falls Boulevard. This is the third time the shoe giveaway has been held. Those at Primetime585 say new and gently used sneakers were given away across 17 local Wegmans stores, with over 350 pairs...
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Wegmans hosting prescription drop-off event
Rochester, N.Y. — Wegmans is working with local law enforcement agencies to host prescription drop-off events at several stores Saturday. Customers can use this opportunity to remove potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescriptions. The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. Only...
Fairport seeks input on proposed downtown revitalization projects through public survey
FAIRPORT, N.Y. — Want a say in proposed public and private projects in Fairport? Well the village has opened a public engagement survey to get the community’s feedback. In the survey, it asks the community to share their thoughts on potential projects included in Fairport’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI)...
Pedestrian hospitalized after hit-and-run on Clifford Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Officers with the Rochester Police Department say a male pedestrian, 55, was struck Friday evening in the area of Rohr Street and Clifford Avenue in Rochester. Officers say the man was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital. His injuries are not considered life-threatening. Clifford Avenue is...
