Raising Cane’s coming to Monroe County
Henrietta, N.Y. — A new restaurant is coming to Jefferson Road. The Henrietta Town Board voted Wednesday to approve a special use permit for Raising Cane's to build a restaurant on an empty lot near Hobby Lobby and Shake Shack. The chain is best known for its chicken fingers...
Several car break-ins reported over past few days in Brighton
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Brighton Police Department reports several car break-ins taking place between Sunday and Wednesday in Brighton. According to Brighton Police’s CrimeWatch feed, there have been at least 8 vehicle-related crimes this week alone. Each involves cars being broken into between March 15 and 17....
4 dogs seized, 1 found dead in home on Third Street Wednesday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Lollypop Farm says its humane investigators seized four dogs and recovered one dead dog at a home on Third Street Wednesday. Lollypop Farm says at around 2 p.m. Wednesday, humane investigators were dispatched to the home following a request from Rochester Police, who were there investigating a...
At least 20 vehicles hit in early morning smash-and-grabs, Brighton police say
Brighton, N.Y. — The Brighton Police Department responded to at least 20 calls of vehicles broken into early Wednesday, according to Sgt. Brad Clouston. "Essentially, people are just breaking windows out and going into cars, rummaging through the glove boxes and looking for things to take," Clouston said. Nothing...
Here’s what you can borrow with a Monroe County Library card besides books and...
Do you have a Monroe County Library System (MCLS) card? If you do, did you know you can use your card for more than just borrowing books?
Court papers detail delivery driver’s alleged attack of man in Wayne County
Marion, N.Y. (WHAM) — A delivery driver is facing a felony charge following a roadside assault last month in Wayne County, according to newly obtained court documents that shed light on what led up to the incident. Documents show the confrontation began when a driver, a 67-year-old man, stopped...
Fugitive Arrested in Rochester After Hiding in Attic Wearing Wig
A fugitive was found hiding in an attic closet wearing a wig inside a home in Rochester.
Olympic gold medalist Chris Lillis visits mother’s school in Rochester Tuesday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Olympic gold medalist Chris Lillis visited School Number 19 on Seward Street in Rochester Tuesday. Chris Lillis, who won his second gold medal last month in the mixed team aerials competition at the Winter Olympics in Italy, stopped by to inspire students with his journey. “Whether it’s skiing for...
Local schools merge sports programs as student numbers dwindle
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rural school districts across the region are merging sports programs as student enrollment drops, forcing communities to make tough decisions to keep teams alive. Some districts are even discussing full mergers to preserve opportunities for students. Gananda, East Rochester, Williamson, and...
City to spend $1.5 million on a ‘piece by piece’ demo of this small...
The former McDonald’s is being razed to make way for an envisioned Main Street Commons, a pedestrian passthrough between East Main and Division streets. But it’s more than that.
