Rochester NY

In an intriguing incident, a resident received an unexpected delivery - a mattress, addressed to a Yuchen Wu, but delivered to their address. The resident, keen to ensure the mattress reached its rightful owner, took to social media to find Yuchen Wu. They even reached out to a person by the same name at the...

Rochester, N.Y. — A local convenience store is helping families enjoy a nice turkey dinner this Thanksgiving. ROC 7 held a turkey giveaway for Rochester families for Thanksgiving. Last year, the group says it gave out 400 turkeys to local families, and this year's is even bigger, with nearly...

In a recent social media post, a user has expressed frustration over the issue of double parking. The user plans to take matters into their own hands by noting down the phone numbers left on double-parked cars and calling the owners in the early hours of the morning to move their vehicles. The user's intention is to...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Thanksgiving is less than a week away, and the community gathered for a Thankful-Giving dinner on North Clinton Avenue Friday night. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 9 hosted the event, teaming up with multiple local organizations. They provided hundreds of winter coats and gloves for families...

Police arrested four Rochester residents after a grand jury indicted them for a 2023 burglary that left a Macedon business heavily damaged and missing high-value equipment. Investigators say the group stole nine dirtbikes—worth more than $50,000—from Filers Powersports in what they called a “smash and grab” burglary....

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An 18-year-old student at Eastridge High School was found to have a BB gun in their backpack, according to the school’s principal. The IPD revealed that the BB/airsoft gun had a real 9mm magazine shoved in the pistol, with one real bullet. They determined that the gun could not fire real […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The family of Willie Mayhall, who was shot and killed Tuesday at a gas station in Rochester, is speaking out as police continue to search for the shooter. RELATED: RPD releases name of man shot and killed at gas station at St. Paul and Norton streets “If I could say anything to […]

Canandaigua, N.Y. — A redevelopment project kicked off Friday in Ontario County. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Hunter House. The project will transform a long-abandoned Labelon factory on Chapin Street into a 51-unit apartment complex. The building was once the nation's largest manufacturer of women's...

(WNY News Now) – A Gates man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for his role in a multi-year retail theft scheme that caused over $1 million in losses to major national retailers. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 42-year-old Shabon Banks, of Gates,...

A recent social media post has stirred up controversy regarding the high costs associated with Thrive Vets, a popular veterinary service. The user expressed frustration over the hefty $650 bill, even after accounting for their monthly membership. The user also raised concerns about the potential impact of these high...