Rochester NY

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) – Plans to redevelop the former St. Thomas School in Irondequoit are taking a step forward after years of legal hurdles and some pushback from neighbors. The school, adjacent from St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church, has sat vacant for over a decade. That’s now expected to change back to...

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) — As Jewish Home CEO, Mike King has overseen a massive expansion that entails more rooms and services. Venturing well outside the traditional nursing home offerings, Jewish Home now provides various forms of assisted living. That growth contrasts with the dramatic loss of beds throughout the...

BROCKPORT, NY — Police responded to a Main Street address for a domestic incident that resulted in a stabbing on the evening of Jan. 2, 2026. Upon arrival, officers located a 48-year-old man suffering from a stab wound to the abdomen. The victim was transported by Monroe Ambulance to...

Taquida Hendrix, one of the two sisters responsible for a house fire on Portland Avenue that killed a 5-year-old boy, is set to face a judge on Wednesday in a critical hearing before she can be sentenced.

At Lollypop Farm in Fairport, New York, a spirited ginger cat named Mayhem quietly waited for someone to see past his mischievous antics. His past hadn’t been gentle: abandoned and left to navigate a new life in the shelter, he was still finding his footing. Though bursting with curiosity,...

GREECE, NY — Police are seeking a suspect who stole merchandise from a membership wholesale store on Jan. 6, 2026. The Greece Police Department said the suspect left the scene in a vehicle that was captured in surveillance images. Authorities have not released details about what merchandise was taken...

An alleged boozy criminal is facing multiple charges, including a felony.

GREECE, N.Y. — Residents in Greece are expressing frustration after the Board of Zoning Appeals approved a new Delta Sonic gas station near their homes. The proposed site, located at the Wegmans Plaza on Latta Road, would include at least 8 pumps, vacuums, and a car wash. Christine Rice, a nearby homeowner of two...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Fans in attendance for the (likely) final game at Highmark Stadium last Sunday were given a commemorative coin at the gate. While it is not legal tender, you might have a few hundred dollars sitting in your pocket. Sales of these coins on eBay have consistently been in the $150-$250 range, […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Power has been restored after nearly 3,000 customers were without power around Webster, after a tree branch came down on a line, according to Rochester Gas and Electric. Power was restored between 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. RG&E said due to smart automated technology, crews were able to isolate...