Greece fires officer who accused town of surveilling his family
GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) — In a letter dated November 20, Greece Police Chief Michael Wood told Officer Matthew Bachman he was being terminated. The town board, Wood said, approved the dismissal after reviewing disciplinary charges. Bachman had been accused of making money on the side while receiving worker’s compensation...
Rochester man sentenced to 12 years for luring 13-year-old to hotel
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man who lured a 13-year-old to a hotel, gave the child alcohol and marijuana, and engaged in sexual acts was sentenced Monday to 12 years in federal prison, according to the United States Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said that in January 2024, 31-year-old Jonathan Woody...
Hope Dealers honor Sister Grace Miller with tribute at ‘Hopesgiving’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The passing of Sister Grace Miller on Thursday left a void in Rochester, prompting Hope Dealers BTC to host a public tribute today at noon. The Hopesgiving event, originally planned to provide meals for the community, also honored Sister Grace while rallying support for the homeless...
Local nonprofit proposes $150 million plan for universal, affordable child care in New York
A local nonprofit has a new plan aiming to make child care universal and affordable. The Children’s Agenda, based in Rochester, has proposed a roadmap that includes two major funding bridges, each worth $75 million.
Murderer who stabbed 15-year-old girl, 1-year-old boy to death in 1990 granted parole
Rochester, N.Y. — More than 35 years after he killed a 15-year-old classmate and the 17-month-old boy she was babysitting in Wayne County, Chad Campbell is set to be released from prison. The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision confirmed Monday that Campbell was granted a...
Amazon opens facility for same-day delivery in WNY
Pembroke, N.Y. — Amazon is celebrating the grand opening of a facility that promises to bring faster deliveries to customers across Western New York. The 201,000-square-foot facility, located just off the New York State Thruway in Pembroke, is meant to enable same-day delivery for the Rochester and Buffalo areas —...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester honors community leaders at award gala
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Boys & Girls Club of Rochester honored three local leaders for their work in the Rochester community on Saturday. During the Lifetime Achievement Award Gala, Mike Seaman, Dave Mattucci, and Gail Morelle from Christa Construction were recognized and celebrated for their contributions. The...
Indictment dismissed against man accused of Sixth St. murder
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) —A Rochester man who was accused of stabbing a woman to death last year has had the charge dismissed. The Monroe County DA’s Office confirmed to News 8 that the indictment against Tyrone James was dismissed. He was initially charged with second-degree murder after the death of 63-year-old...
Temple B’rith Kodesh hosts turkey giveaway
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Temple B’rith Kodesh took part in donating food and providing community resources on Sunday as part of the Caring Committee’s efforts to give back. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., volunteers set up at 2131 Elmwood Avenue to distribute an estimated 200 Thanksgiving baskets, including holiday food...
Do the Right Thing: Palar got her friend help during a mental health crisis
Palar Banks, a sixth grader at the Aquinas Institute, is being honored for getting a fellow student help during a mental health crisis.
