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,...
Adam Interviews: Exclusive with Brother Wease about his last day on the radio
Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — “I’m not going to be on the radio anymore.” That was Brother Wease during a break of his last show on 95.1 FM on September 4 last year – a show fraught with anger, sadness and confusion. After 40 years on air, the legendary radio personality says he was told to […]
Rochester businesses close Friday as part of nationwide ‘ICE Out’ protests
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Businesses across the country and throughout upstate New York closed their doors Friday to take part in what’s being called the “ICE Out" nationwide strike. The Saucey Chef is a curbside restaurant where customers enjoy its variety of ethnic foods. “We celebrate ethnic food....
