Rochester NY

Governor Kathy Hochul visited Spencerport on August 8 for a roundtable with Finger Lakes region school leaders, parents and students to highlight their plans for implementing bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions when school resumes this fall. The roundtable included representatives of Monroe-2 Orleans BOCES,...

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — Six people were taken to hospitals Saturday after a rollover ATV crash involving a dozen people. The crash happened at 9:32 p.m. Saturday on Smith Road, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies say Michael G. VanBrooker, 63, of Canandaigua was operating a 2015 John Deere Gator...

First, a heartfelt thank you to the festival chairs and the planning committee. Your dedication and meticulous hard work were clearly evident, making this festival a resounding success. We also want to extend our gratitude to our incredible volunteers. The Arts Festival simply would not be possible without your...

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Two former deputies from the Monroe County Jail who pleaded guilty to misconduct charges were sentenced Friday to three years of probation. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office announced in December it opened an investigation in December that led to the suspension and subsequent resignation of...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A graduation ceremony was held Friday in Rochester for the ‘Next Gen of Surgery’ internship program, a partnership between URMC and Encompass Resources for Learning. The program saw 16 high school students from Rochester complete a six-week internship, which included 65 hours of...

The Brockport Area Veterans Club has started a fundraising effort to replace their current sign with a digital sign. The new sign is needed to inform the public about events at the club. The Vets Club is a vital community organization that plays an important role in providing veterans with a comfortable environment....

Henrietta, N.Y. — Volunteers gathered at the Walmart store in Henrietta on Saturday to collect school donations for the Salvation Army's annual "Stuff the Bus" event, which supports local children in need as the new school year approaches. The initiative is part of a community effort to ensure that...

Three Rochester men have been arrested and charged for their alleged roles in an elaborate mail theft ring that dates back to 2023, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday. Lamarious Bradley, Lucius Bradley, and Chad Brown face charges including unlawful possession of USPS mailbox keys, mail theft, and conspiracy...

A man, 53, is recovering after being stabbed during a fight on Thursday night on Selye Terrace off Dewey Avenue.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The left lane of I-490 near Innovation Field (over Platt Street) will be closed from 9 p.m. tonight until 6 a.m. Monday for bridge maintenance. The closure will be between the Inner Loop ramp and the Ames Street ramp. Since the Inner Loop ramp will be closed, drivers should follow the […]