Rochester NY

Changes in how graduate degree programs are classified could put a cap on what students can borrow in federal student loans.

Jamie Busch, accused of killing her sister and dumping the body in the Genesee River, is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

The trial for the final former corrections officer charged in the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks is expected to begin today, with jury selection getting underway in Oneida County Court. Michael Fisher, a former Marcy Correctional Facility officer, is charged with second-degree manslaughter in connection with...

Rochester, N.Y. — Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrest of an Afghan man accused of entering the country illegally. ICE said Waheed Allah Mohammad was arrested Jan. 1 in Rochester. Mohammad was previously sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempted murder and felony assault convictions in 2008.

Dozens of healthcare workers from Rochester are making their way to Albany to rally against federal cuts to healthcare services. They’re joining thousands from across New York calling for state action.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A large powerful weather system slides through the Northeast today with a cold front. This will bring a cold front with a burst of cold air, strong wind, and potentially snow squalls in CNY. Then heavy lake effect snow develops for the North Country on Monday behind this weather system.

Penfield, N.Y. — Firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire on Shoecraft Road just after 4:30 Sunday morning, according to the West Webster Fire District. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy fire on the home's exterior. The fire was brought under control in about 20 minutes. There...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Mulconry’s Irish Pub and Restaurant is preparing for the grand opening of its second location. The new pub, announced in August, will be located in Elm Ridge Center in Greece. The formal opening is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17, and is set to feature live music from bagpipers and the band […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two people have been taken into custody after reportedly threatening a female with a handgun. Rochester Police said a male entered a residence on Jay Street near Ries Street, leading police to set up a perimeter around the residence shortly before 4 p.m. The male later exited the home and was...

PENFIELD, N.Y. — Firefighters responding to a fire on Shoecraft Road early Sunday morning had the blaze under control within around 20 minutes. West Webster firefighters were dispatched to the home — in the furthest portion of their fire district — at 4:30 a.m. for a reported house on fire. At 4:35 a.m. they arrived...