HUGS Foundation hosts annual ‘Celebration of Smiles’ gala
Rochester, N.Y. — The HUGS Foundation hosted its annual "Celebration of Smiles" Friday night. The 2026 HUGS Gala raised funds for the foundation, which sends local volunteers on medical missions to perform life-changing surgeries to correct facial deformities and allow children and adults to live more normal lives....
Local breweries unite for winter celebration at Irondequoit’s 585 Stout Fest
The 585 Stout Fest returned to Irondequoit Beer Company, attracting beer and music enthusiasts. The event featured 15 area breweries that brought their stouts for people to enjoy.
Travelers without REAL ID will need to pay fee starting in February
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Still don’t have a REAL ID? Be prepared to pay a fee at the airport. Starting Sunday, the Transportation Security Administration will start charging travelers 18 or older a non-refundable fee of $45 if they don’t have an acceptable from of ID, like a passport or REAL ID.
NEXT THURSDAY (2/5/26) – Irondequoit Historical Society Presents History of the Winona Woods Neighborhood
The next presentation from the Irondequoit Historical Society will shine a spotlight on the History of the Winona Woods Neighborhood. Jule Rayburn, an Irondequoit resident for 70 years, will talk about the neighborhood, which runs between St. Paul Blvd and Seneca Park (or roughly from Titus Ave. to the end of Winona...
Traffic woes continue in Rochester area as third water main break occurs in three...
A third water main break in three days occurred at the busy intersection of East Henrietta Road and Calkins Road.
Residents at Akeley Manor battle brutal cold as heat problems plague Orleans Co. complex
HOLLEY, N.Y. — Residents at Ackley Manor in Orleans County say they’ve been without heat for several days amid a brutal cold snap. News10NBC spoke with tenants about their struggles and how they plan to cope. “I’ve been out of heat since last Thursday. I think it’s the...
Deputies seek to identify suspects in larceny at Perinton Wegmans
PERINTON, NY — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to identify two individuals in connection with a larceny investigation at a Wegmans store. The incident occurred on Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:10 p.m. at the Wegmans located at 6600 Pittsford-Palmyra Road. Deputies have released images of the...
Rochester, New York Endures Coldest Late-January Stretch on Record as Temperatures Shatter 1935 Benchmark
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK — Rochester, New York experienced a historically severe cold spell at the end of January, with newly analyzed temperature data confirming that the January 24–30 period in 2026 was the coldest such stretch ever recorded in the city. The seven-day window delivered a mean average temperature of just...
Final prison guard sentenced in Robert Brooks case sentenced, but remains free for now
Utica, N.Y. — A state prison guard who pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment in connection with the death of inmate Robert Brooks received his sentence Friday, but he remained free pending an appeal. Michael Fisher was one of 10 correctional officers charged in connection with the death of Robert...
Eastman professor Sara Gazarek earns another Grammy nomination for bold new collaboration
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Eastman School of Music professor and Grammy‑nominated vocalist Sara Gazarek is once again headed to music’s biggest night. Her vocal ensemble, säje, has earned another Grammy nomination — this time for a collaboration that pushed the group into new creative territory. The recognition comes for “Big...
