NYS says most HEAP payments should be processed by this week
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — After the federal shutdown caused a delay in the application process, some households who were approved for heating assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) are still waiting for the funds to actually reach their utility accounts. The application process opened on December 1st...
Mayor, community members discuss living wages, housing, benefits inequity
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Community leaders and Mayor Malik Evans gathered at City Hall on Monday to discuss pressing issues such as housing and benefits inequity in Rochester. The public hearing also addressed potential solutions for single parents who do not qualify for couples’ benefits. Evans emphasized the city’s...
TAKE 5 ticket worth over $10K sold in East Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One lucky resident won thousands of dollars on a TAKE 5 ticket! The New York State Lottery confirmed a customer bought a ticket worth $10,261 from the Wegmans on Fairport Road in East Rochester. The ticket was sold for Monday’s evening drawing. The next TAKE 5 drawing will be mid-day on […]
Rochester police searching for suspect after standoff on city’s northwest side
Rochester, N.Y. — Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly pistol-whipped a person, which led to a standoff on Fulton Avenue in Rochester on Sunday evening. Rochester police responded to Fulton Avenue near Bloss Street around 3:40 p.m. for a report of a man who had pistol-whipped another person and had run...
Bail application denied for woman accused of manslaughter for 16-year-old son’s death
Rochester, N.Y. — A woman charged in connection with her 16-year-old son's death will remain in the Monroe County Jail, at least for now. Police said Aneka Connor, 38, and her son, Ca'hry Gibson, were arguing Oct. 10 when Connor left her home and got into her vehicle on Breck Street in Rochester.
25 displaced, pets rescued in Henrietta apartment fire
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — 25 residents have been displaced after an apartment fire in Henrietta on Sunday. The Henrietta Fire District responded to the scene shortly after 4:45 p.m. for reports of a fire. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered smoke and flames coming from the basement of the building on Farrell Road. In...
Crime Stoppers: Searching for St Paul St assault suspect
The Rochester Police Department needs your help finding a suspect in a spring 2025 assault on St. Paul Street. Rochester Police Captain Greg Bello tells us more. Anyone who has information can call 911 or Crime Stoppers at (585) 423-9300.
Wegmans using facial recognition technology in ‘a small fraction’ of stores across multiple states
Wegmans is responding to reports about the use of facial recognition cameras in some of its stores.
Ghost Towns For Sale in New York
You won’t find actual ghost towns for sale in New York, as most are protected historical sites, submerged under reservoirs, or located on private land with strict trespassing restrictions. However, you’ll discover over 1,600 vacant properties and foreclosed homes available across the state, particularly in Rochester...
Monroe County, NY – Larceny Alert: Sheriff Requests Public’s Help Identifying Suspect
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Henrietta, NY – Authorities in Monroe County are asking for the public’s help today after releasing images of a person they are attempting to identify in connection with a reported retail theft in...
