Two escape from mobile hom fire on Wayside Drive in Penfield
PENFIELD, N.Y. (WROC) — Two people were left without a home after a mobile home fire on Wayside Drive on Monday evening. Photos shared with News 8 show flames coming from the Penfield mobile home. According to firefighters, the two occupants in the home were able to escape. No injuries were reported. The Penfield...
Rochester Regional adds hand surgeon
Emily Morgan, MD, has joined Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health’s orthopedic hand surgery team, according to a March 16 Finger Lakes Times report. She will see patients at the new RRH Geneva (N.Y.) Medical Campus, as well as at the system’s orthopedic offices in Clifton Springs and Victor, N.Y., and its Linden Oaks...
Debate over green space: Rochester neighbors share their thoughts on proposed affordable townhomes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The City of Rochester announced Monday afternoon it’s taken steps the next steps to potentially transform a green space at the corner of Charlotte and North Union streets into affordable housing. The proposed project by developer Hinge Neighbors aims to build 11 affordable townhomes to sell on the...
3-16-26: Rochester, NY, Is No CLT
Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!. Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by describing his recent trip to Rochester, New York, for his uncle’s memorial service. Jensen explains the trip started with his flight being delayed by about three hours Thursday due to widespread inclement...
Morning Briefing: Homeowners across N.Y. look to reduce electric bills, groups rally against predatory...
Good morning, Rochester. Here's what you need to know today. This morning's commute will be icy and snowy for most. Travel with caution. Although we won't see much snow today, wind gusts will be around 40 mph which will lead to areas of blowing snow and poor road conditions at times.
Unwanted contact reported at St. John Fisher University; sheriff investigating
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigation is underway after a female staff member at St. John Fisher University said she was followed and touched without consent on campus grounds Sunday morning. The incident happened just before 8 a.m. according to the university’s Office of Safety and...
Brighton pair accused of luring victim, forcing money transfer in violent assault
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two Brighton residents are accused of luring a victim into a violent encounter that led to a sexual assault and robbery, according to police. Investigators with the Brighton Police Department say the victim knew one of the suspects and was invited under false pretenses. Once there, police...
City of Rochester looking for panel of volunteers that help hire RPD officers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The City of Rochester is looking for people who want to be part of a panel that plays a key role in hiring Rochester Police Officers. The all-volunteer “Civilian Public Safety Interview Panel” conducts group interviews of recruits and shares their opinions with RPD command staff and the police...
18-year-old man opened fire during family argument, Rochester police say
Rochester, N.Y. — A man faces charges after police said he fired a shot during an argument among relatives at a home on the city's north side. Officers responded to a home on Holbrooke Street around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday for a report of a fight with shots fired. Police...
Fairport native moving on to the ‘knockout round’ of The Voice
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Fairport native Lucas West is moving on to the “knockout round” of NBC’s singing competition The Voice. In the “battle round”, West went up against contestant AJ Robinson, performing the song “Wanted” by Hunter Hayes. At the end of the performance, coach John Legend chose to keep West on his team.
