Groups work to recognize issues formerly incarcerated people face
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — This week, organizations are working together in part as a national effort to raise awareness about the challenges individuals formerly incarcerated face and the importance of supporting services who provide successful reentry into communities. “I did a lot of things in prison, like, I'm not proud...
More than 500 join C.U.R.E.’s 17th Annual 5K Run and Fun Walk on MCC...
Brighton, N.Y. — Hundreds of supporters braved the rain and cold on Saturday morning to participate in the C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association's 17th Annual 5K Run & Fun Walk on the MCC campus. The event drew more than 500 participants, all rallying in support of children and families in...
Flood warning issued for Monroe County until Sunday midday triggered by significant rainfall
On Saturday at 8:05 p.m. the National Weather Service released a flood warning in effect until Sunday at 11 a.m. for Monroe County. The weather service informs, "Small stream flooding along Irondequoit Creek caused by heavy rainfall is expected for Monroe county." "Water levels will continue to rise along Irondequoit...
Wayne County woman detained by ICE speaks to 150 supporters at Rochester rally from...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — About 150 people rallied for the release of Dolores Bustamante, a Wayne County woman detained by ICE during an immigration check-in. News10NBC’s Declan Stablow was at the rally at the First Unitarian Church of Rochester and heard from Bustamante. Bustamante’s family called her on the phone to speak to the crowd.
Woman killed, 2 critically hurt in Newark house fire
A house fire in Newark overnight claimed the life of a woman and critically injured two others, authorities said Saturday. Firefighters were called to 282 Schley Street around 3:00 a.m., said Essex Co. Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda. The name of the woman...
Paramedic assaulted while providing care to patient in Fairport
Fairport, N.Y. — A member of the Perinton Ambulance was injured during an assault while providing emergency care to a patient, according to Perinton Ambulance. They say the incident happened around 2 a.m. in Fairport. The paramedic was evaluated, treated, and released, according to an outreach manager with the Perinton Ambulance.
First Alert Weather: Tracking a soaking Saturday and a sunnier Sunday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – As a low-pressure system crosses the lower Great Lakes, western New York will stay under cloudy skies with steady rain showers throughout Saturday. A stationary front through Pennsylvania will further enhance widespread rain showers and overcast conditions through the afternoon and evening. Completely overcast skies will keep Saturday’s high temperatures in the […]
Electric lawn care grows as quickly as spring grass
BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) — When Dave Hutchinson took over Brighton Mower, lawn care was purely a gas-powered activity. Today, he sells a number of mowers that run on batteries. “The gas-powered lawnmowers are slightly more powerful and have a longer run time. Price-wise, most electric models cost slightly more, but you won’t be paying as […]
Bright Spot: Youth of the Year
Rochester, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on Nasir Bicknell. The Rochester teen was named the Western New York Boys & Girls Clubs' "Youth of the Year," the highest honor a club member can receive. The prestigious award celebrates kids who exemplify outstanding leadership, academic success and a deep...
Tick-borne illnesses surge in upstate New York as cases spike sharply
"Despite strong efforts by public health officials to warn our citizens about the risks, tick-borne disease cases are rising ..."
