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...
Police seek public’s help in Webster
WEBSTER, NY — The Webster Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual who may have information related to an incident that occurred on December 5. According to police, they are looking to speak with the person in a photograph released to the public. Authorities have not...
Man sentenced for manslaughter in deadly double shooting outside Rochester bar
Rochester, N.Y. — A man was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in November to two counts of manslaughter for a deadly double shooting on the city's northeast side, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office. Hector Ramos-Diaz of Farmington shot Wahid Nazario, 29,...
New tech aims to end long lines at Monroe County DMVs
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...
Monroe County, NY – Larceny Alert: Deputies Seek Help Identifying Suspects
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...
