Union says ‘no evidence’ RCSD payroll issue will be fixed by September
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Rochester Teachers Association has filed class action lawsuits against the Rochester City School District after nearly 150 teachers said they were not being paid for the services over the summer. The payroll issue began in early July. As of Wednesday, some teachers and staff...
Nurse accused of abusing 6-year-old boy with special needs testifies in trial
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A nurse accused of abusing a 6-year-old boy with special needs in incidents captured on home surveillance video in Penfield took the stand Wednesday as testimony wrapped up in her trial. Nicole Guilds was hired in January 2023 as a home health care nurse for...
17-year-old arrested for teen shooting on Roycroft Dr.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On Wednesday morning, a 17-year-old suspect was taken into custody for the alleged shooting of a 15-year-old on Roycroft Drive. According to officers, on August 17, a 15-year-old was found with a life-threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. He was taken to Strong Hospital, where his...
Garson Avenue House fire leaves firefighter injured, 8 displaced
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One firefighter was injured, and eight people have been displaced following a massive fire on Garson Avenue in Rochester early Tuesday evening. News 8 crews on scene saw Rochester Fire, AMR, and Rochester Police assisting as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. For a brief period of...
Three people in custody after chase that ended on South Clinton Avenue
Rochester Police say reports of an armed carjacking led to a chase on Wednesday morning that ended on South Clinton Avenue.
GALLERY: RIT welcomes first-year and transfer students during move-in day
Henrietta, N.Y. — Thousands of first-year and transfer students from all over the world settled into their new homes on campus during move-in day Monday at Rochester Institute of Technology. Hundreds of cars, trucks and U-Hauls lined the streets of the school, packed to the brim with students' belongings.
3 residents remain at Northfield senior facility, sale cannot be completed yet
PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) — Despite a July deadline for everyone to move out, News 8 has learned three residents remain at the Northfield Enriched Senior Housing Facility in Perinton. Family Service Communities, also referred to under the title Family Service of Rochester, operates the Northfield. The group has been...
WEDNESDAY EVENTS: Concerts by the Shore canceled, McDonald’s backpack giveaway continues
McDonald’s free backpack giveaway, ROC the Block, and Concerts by the Shore, are happening this week.
Tim Hortons launches limited-time Bills Mafia menu items
The drinks come served in a limited-edition Bills Mafia cup.
Irondequoit residents divided on town policies for short-term rentals like Airbnb
The Town of Irondequoit continues to craft policies on short-term rental properties, including Airbnb and Vrbo.
