Rochester man arrested after woman shot through apartment floor while sleeping
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man is facing charges after police say a woman was shot while sleeping in her apartment when a bullet came through the floor from the unit below. Officers with the Rochester Police Department responded just after 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 to a home on Thorndale Terrace. When they […]
Wind brings trees and power lines down, thousands without power across region
The Rochester region is cleaning up after strong winds overnight brought down trees and power lines and blew objects onto the road.
Deputies charge Rochester man in Victor shoplifting
Ontario County sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect following a shoplifting complaint at Eastview Mall in Victor. Allan Y. Quinones Rosario, 21, of Rochester, was taken into custody March 13 at Von Maur, 300 Eastview Mall Drive. Deputies said Quinones Rosario allegedly passed all points of sale without paying for...
Kitchen fire on Maple Street displaces 1 adult and 2 children
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Fire Department says a kitchen fire on Maple Street Sunday night has displaced one adult and two children. Firefighters responded to Maple Street Sunday night for reports of flames and smoke coming from a home. When crews got there, they say they found fire and smoke coming from the...
Assemblymember Sarah Clark discusses critical importance of child care
This week on In Focus, Rochester state Assemblymember Sarah Clark discusses the critical importance of child care. Clark emphasizes child care’s impact on working parents and the economy. She highlights the challenges of affordability and accessibility, noting that many families rely on family members for care. Clark...
Investigators are searching for answers after a dead dog was found in an Upstate...
Humane law enforcement officers are investigating after discovering a deceased dog in a dumpster in Upstate New York on Friday. Officers from Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, responded to Maryland Street in Rochester at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday after receiving reports of a deceased or...
Yellow Alert: Windy Monday with a local severe storm threat and then snow tonight
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wild weather Monday on the way with strong winds at times later this morning into tonight. Gusts 50-55mph are possible with some scattered tree damage and power outages. Sun and clouds to start the day with temps soaring into the 60s to near 70 degrees midday. Cold front will arrive early to […]
Josh Shapiro’s college professor
One of the leading presidential contenders for 2028, Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, is a graduate of the University of Rochester. We sit down with one of his Rochester professors, who discusses how he has seen Shapiro‘s career grow. He also talks about some of the unique dynamics that could affect a Shapiro...
Deputies arrest fugitive in Canandaigua
Ontario County sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect on a fugitive from justice charge at an apartment complex in Canandaigua. Aimee Marie Clement, 32, was taken into custody March 14 at 12:10 p.m. at 2450 County Road 28. Deputies said they received a tip from a community member that Clement...
First responder recalls rescue of Webster man who fell through ice on Sodus Bay
Huron, N.Y. (WHAM) — Reports of a fisherman from Webster who fell through the ice on Sodus Bay on Tuesday prompted multiple agencies to come together and carry out a jarring rescue mission. BACKGROUND: First responders rescue fisherman who fell through ice on Sodus Bay. Ryan Henry, a former...

















