Brutal Arctic Weekend Brings Accumulating Snow and Double-Digit Below-Zero Wind Chills to New York...
UNITED STATES — A brutally cold arctic air mass moving into the Eastern United States will bring a dangerous combination of accumulating snowfall, strong northwest winds, and life-threatening wind chills to large portions of New York State from Friday night into Saturday. Forecast data shows snow squalls developing...
Sweat it out: RGH part of trial for a new way to treat fluid...
Richard Brunson has been at Rochester General wrapped up in a sweatsuit for almost two hours. But this is no ordinary sweatsuit, and he says it feels like being at West Virginia beach, sitting outside in a recliner, in 116-degree weather. “I'm experiencing the heat and the sweating. Let's see...
Ice dams building up on Rochester-area roofs, raising risk of leaks, mold and damage
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Ice dams are forming on many buildings in the area, with the potential to cause leaks and extensive damage, according to experts. "We are only getting ice dam calls these days," said Paul Melnik, CEO and founder of Roofing Rochester NY. "For the past three weeks, it's just been off the hook,...
Monroe County DMV experiencing hiccups with new QLess online check-in system
Henrietta, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Monroe County Department of Motor Vehicles rolled out a new online check-in system called QLess on Monday. It allows people to join virtual queues and schedule appointments online, or from an on-site kiosk, while providing real-time updates and notifications relating to their service...
DEC expands oak wilt quarantine in parts of Yates and Ontario counties
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — State environmental officials are restricting the movement of firewood and oak trees in parts of the Finger Lakes after a tree-killing disease was found in new areas. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said oak wilt, a fast-spreading fungal disease, was recently...
Renowned local singer and dancer Thomas Warfield will perform at scholarship concert
Thomas Warfield, a well-known figure in the Rochester arts community, has a story deeply rooted in the city’s cultural landscape. Warfield, the nephew of renowned Eastman School of Music graduate William Warfield, has made significant contributions to both the local and global arts scenes.
Robert Brooks’ father reacts to acquitted prison guard suing the state for malicious prosecution
Nicholas Kieffer, a former prison guard acquitted in the death of Greece inmate Robert Brooks, has filed a lawsuit against the state. News10NBC’s Declan Stablow spoke with Robert Ricks, the father of Robert Brooks. Ricks expressed feeling disrespected by Kieffer’s lawsuit.
RCSD claims botched W-2s are fixed in latest payroll debacle
The issues pertain to missing or inaccurate information regarding retirement plans, employee health insurance contributions, and other pre-tax contributions — boxes 12 through 14 on W-2 forms — according to a payroll department email sent to staff.
First Alert Weather: Yellow Alert for Saturday as we track brutal arctic blast
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We now have a Yellow Alert up for Saturday for a brutal arctic blast that will bring wind chills well below zero, gusty winds, and lake effect snow. This blast will be following a clipper system that may bring half a foot of snow, meaning blowing snow will be another issue. But […]
Traffic stop leads to gun arrest in Rochester
A routine traffic stop in Rochester escalated into a foot chase and the recovery of an illegal firearm late last week. State troopers arrested a Rochester man after stopping a vehicle for a defective headlight on Union Street just before 10 p.m. on January 31. During the stop, one of the occupants ran from the… More...
