Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department is investigating after an SUV crashed into a home on Child Street. Officers responded to the area of the 400 block of Child Street at 9:42 p.m. for a report of a vehicle into a home. At the scene, officers discovered a damaged fence and a mid-sized […]

The Rochester Police Department responded to Dewey Avenue near Benwell Road on Saturday night, involving a man on an electric bike being hit by a pickup truck, who drove away from the injured e-biker before police arrived.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Fans, collectors, and cosplayers gathered at the RIT Inn & Conference Center on Saturday for an event dedicated to the world of Pokémon. PokeKon Fest is described as one of the largest trading conventions among fans of the anime, traveling across the United States to bring fandom fun along...

Rochester, N.Y. — A local non-profit helped spread compassion throughout the community. Recovery All Ways held its winter celebration, “Light the Way,” to create a space for people from all walks of life to come together as neighbors. “It can be really hard when we're in active...

Monroe County has more than 8,000 confirmed flu cases.

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — At her home in Rochester's Maplewood neighborhood, Michelle Glover sat beside photos of her daughter, Lachelle Powell. The sunglasses she used to wear are placed neatly nearby. RPD identifies all 4 victims of Leighton Ave homicide | Two years after Leighton Ave. murders, victim's dad...

Rochester Regional Health has landed a national honor for how it treats its workforce. Newsweek named Rochester Regional Health one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging and Community for 2026. The recognition comes through a partnership with Plant-A Insights Group. The designation highlights...

Recovery All Ways hosted “Light the Way: A RAW Winter Celebration” Saturday at The Salvation Army on North Clinton Avenue.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — What started as a lighthearted pandemic pastime has grown into a viral movement for sisters Sarah Carolyn and Emily Stone-Francati. Known for their humor, honesty and everyday moments, the Rochester duo has amassed more than 4 million followers on TikTok — and they’re using that platform to...

Friends, family and members of the community attended his funeral at 11 a.m. at the Bethel Christian Fellowship on East Avenue.