Teen faces felony Ghost Gun charges in Rochester: State Police
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...
Teen hospitalized after stabbing at Mall at Greece Ridge
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...
Deputies: One detained after person found dead in hotel room in Henrietta
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, […]
20 of the most romantic restaurants in the Rochester area for a special date
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...
New virtual queue system aims to streamline DMV service in Monroe County
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...
Project to replicate local Tuskegee airman’s plane
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 […]
5 Best New Restaurants in Rochester, New York that People Can’t Stop Talking About
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...
Human trafficking: an epidemic hidden in plain sight
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...
Epstein records include phone calls, purchases linked to Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Newly released Justice Department records related to Jeffrey Epstein include phone and financial documents reflecting multiple connections to Rochester, including nearly 30 calls to the city between 2004 and 2005 and credit-card purchases at a former Rochester audio retailer. The...
Neighbor concerns led to discovery of woman’s body in Rochester apartment
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A man pleaded not guilty in Rochester City Court Thursday after being charged with second-degree murder for the death of a woman whose body was found. Tenants in the Andrews Terrace Apartments on St. Paul Street called police last week after their neighbor, Maria Benitez,...
