Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County officials announced Friday that all four county Department of Motor Vehicles branches will launch a new appointment and customer queuing system on Monday, aiming to eliminate long lines and modernize the check‑in process. Speaking at the Downtown Rochester DMV on East Main...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Perinton, NY – Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help identifying two individuals in connection with a reported larceny at a Wegmans store in the Rochester area. According to the...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 17-year-old male was arrested in Rochester and faces felony weapon charges after the New York State Police seized a loaded “ghost gun” during a traffic stop. The incident occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at around 5:04 p.m. Troopers observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation on...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Greece teen has been hospitalized following a stabbing at the Mall at Greece Ridge on Saturday. According to the Greece Police Department, officers responded to the mall following a report of a stabbing at 1:19 p.m. Before the arrival of the police, Wilmorite Security on scene provided...

HENRIETTA, N.Y. — Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies say a person was found dead inside at room at the Extended Stay America Hotel on Commons Way in Henrietta. Deputies say they responded to the hotel just before 3 p.m. for a report of a dispute inside one of the rooms. They say when they got there, […]

What makes a romantic restaurant? I've come to find that it varies depending on who you ask. In my mind, it's combination of things. The light is soft and flattering. The furniture is comfortable. It doesn't necessarily have to be dressy or expensive, but thoughtful service is a key part of the experience. You're...

Rochester, N.Y. — The Monroe County Clerk's Office has unveiled a new system designed to make county DMVs run smoother and more efficiently. QLESS is set roll out at all four county DMVs Monday. It will allow residents to join virtual queues and schedule appointments online or through on-site kiosks, streamlining the...

BROCKPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — Nicknamed “Sticks,” Leland Pennington was a star athlete for Monroe High School before he started training at Tuskegee Army Airfield in 1943. He married in 1944 then headed off to Europe to defend the free world. On April 21, 1945, just month before the war ended, Pennington took off in his […]

Rochester’s restaurant scene has surged in creativity and confidence, with new spots embracing everything from refined tasting menus to funky neighborhood bars with serious kitchens. While the city still loves its garbage plates and old‑school favorites, these five relatively new or newly in‑demand restaurants show...

Celia McIntosh and Melanie Blow with host Evan Dawson on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, January 30, 2026. The Epstein scandal has raised awareness of the realities of human trafficking. Prevention experts say the general public could be more versed in how to spot trafficking in order to help...