Capital Region law firm donates 300 turkeys to veterans
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Local veterans were given free turkeys on Tuesday as part of the 17th annual Turkeys for Veterans initiative. It was hosted by the Tully Rinckey law firm and Market 32/Price Chopper. Officials said 300 turkeys were handed out to active duty and retired military members in one hour. “I think...
Brighton School District’s proposed synthetic turf field faces backlash over PFAS chemical concerns
BRIGHTON, N.Y. — The Brighton Central School District Board of Education discussed a proposal to convert a rear field into a synthetic turf sports field during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Concerns were raised by several parents about potential runoff issues and the use of “forever chemicals” in the turf....
Morning Briefing: City Council votes to expand immigrant support, commercial trucking companies brace for...
Good morning, Rochester. Here's what you need to know today. After a cool start this morning, we will warm up into the low 40s with plenty of sunshine this afternoon. Clouds will increase tonight but decrease again by Thursday mid morning. Thursday will be slightly warmer than today, expect temperatures...
Activists rallied in Rochester calling for sentencing reform in 2026
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Activists rallied in Rochester on Tuesday, demanding the passage of sentencing reform bills. The proposed legislation aims to expand earned time credits, allow some people to petition for re-sentencing after 10 years, and give judges more discretion in sentencing. Advocates emphasized the urgency of...
Newark man arrested on bench warrant at Byrne Dairy
Deputies arrested a Newark man early Wednesday morning after learning he was wanted on a bench warrant out of Manchester Town Court. Robert N. Wells Jr., 33, was taken into custody around 1:04 a.m. at the Byrne Dairy on East Union Street, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest followed a report...
Deputies arrest Rochester woman in $681 theft at Eastview Mall
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Rochester woman Tuesday after she allegedly stole nearly $700 in merchandise from Von Maur at Eastview Mall. Chaquasia N. Williams, 26, was taken into custody on November 18 after store employees reported a shoplifting incident. According to deputies, Williams passed all points of sale...
Suspects in Marshalls theft pursued into city, crash into tree on Lake and Harding
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A police pursuit of two people police say stole from the Marshalls store on East Ridge Road in Irondequoit ended in Rochester, when the suspects’ vehicle crashed into a tree. Irondequoit Police responded to Marshalls at about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday evening, Nov. 19, for the larceny in progress — and...
Customers surprised to find Penfield UPS Store ‘permanently closed’ with packages inside
PENFIELD, N.Y. — Customers were caught by surprise when they showed up at The UPS Store on Empire Boulevard in Penfield only to find it closed with packages locked inside. Ron Nagley, a customer who called News10NBC about the closure, found the locks already changed when he arrived Tuesday to pick up two packages,...
UPS Store in Baytowne Plaza permanently closes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The UPS Store at Baytowne Plaza has permanently closed, according to the UPS website. The store, formerly located at 1900 Empire Blvd., no longer offers UPS Air or Ground pickup services. UPS confirmed the closure in a statement Monday. “We apologize for any inconvenience to our customers of...
Black Button Distilling’s new owner fires staff, moves to liquidate its spirits
A few weeks after promising a new life for Rochester's first distillery since Prohibition, Blackstar fired all staff and founder Jason Barrett. It is now moving to sell off its remaining product.
