Rochester NY

The City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals voted 6-1 on Nov. 19 to deny a variance request from Robert Marvin, owner of 228 North Main Street, who sought to allow a patio to extend directly to the side yard property line, in violation of the city’s required three-foot setback. Board members deliberated for over…...

HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) —The Henrietta Fire District responded to the scene of a tractor-trailer crash on I-90 on Sunday afternoon. The District advised motorists and community members of the crash in a Facebook post, stating that the accident occurred near mile marker 369 between the exits to Le Roy and Henrietta....

A union healthcare account overseen by the City of Rochester is more than $10 million short, members of an oversight committee were told last week, in spite of longtime assertions by city officials that the account was flush with cash. The revelation came after union representatives on the city’s Healthcare...

UPDATE: The missing person alert has been cancelled. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police need help searching for a missing man who may need medical attention. He was reported missing from Selye Terrace on Sunday at 9:26 p.m. He is known to visit Charlotte Beach and Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Perdomo was last seen...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Henrietta on Saturday. Multiple deputies and the Henrietta Fire District responded to the scene. Jefferson Road was closed between East Henrietta Road and Route 390 for nearly four hours as deputies...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester City School District has been dealing with payroll problems for months, but officials said there has been progress in reducing the number of staff reporting pay issues. The issues began on July 1, but there were four years of history implementing the Oracle system. A chart referenced...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Police continue to look for the occupants of a car that smashed into St. Ambrose Church at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Rochester Police responded to the church at the intersection of Culver Road and Clifford Avenue after callers said a vehicle drove into the building, causing damage. Police said the...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Rochester, NY – First responders across Monroe County are being treated to free coffee and cannolis today as Capone’s Italian Eatery in Spencerport hosts a full-day appreciation event honoring local police,...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Small Business Saturday is approaching, offering a chance to support locally owned stores, restaurants, and other small businesses. This day serves as a counter to major retailers that dominate Black Friday and Cyber Monday, often redirecting money away from local communities. Monroe Avenue will...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — With Thanksgiving approaching, Hooked Fish Market on Driving Park Avenue worked to ensure local families are fed and warm during the holidays with a food and coat giveaway. “It shows that the community is in need, and we are here to help,” said Kenneth Rivers, owner of Hooked Fish Market. “So it […]