U.S. Customs and Border Protection raid downtown sparks unrest amongst Rochesterians
A roof-top showdown between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and immigrant construction workers was watched by more than 100 Rochester community members. The confrontation took place Tuesday, Sept. 9, on Westminster Road near the corner of East Avenue. That...
N.Y. Lottery: Man wins $3 million scratch-off prize; here’s the lump-sum payout
An upstate New York man made the purchase of a lifetime, winning the top prize in the New York Lottery’s $3,000,000 Grande scratch-off game, lottery officials announced. Andrew Dudash of Rochester claimed the $3 million prize on Sept. 9 and opted to receive a one-time lump sum payment totaling $1,334,550, after...
Rochester welcomes ‘Eunie’s Buddies’, a new program for families of children with special needs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A new nonprofit program called Eunie’s Buddies is launching in Rochester. It is part of Best Buddies International, a global nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Organizers emphasized the importance of community connection through Eunie’s...
Drought Watch Expands Across Central New York
Drought watch expands across Central New York, including Syracuse, Oneida, and Cayuga. Learn why it was issued and how to conserve water.
RPD investigating shooting on Wilkins Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a Rochester teen injured on Sunday night. Officers reportedly responded to the area of Wilkins Street around 6:25 p.m. on Sunday for reports of a person who had been shot. When authorities arrived at the scene, they found...
Local Walkathon for Veterans supports veteran suicide prevention efforts
GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) — Organizers and supporters of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States advocated for veteran suicide awareness in the Walkathon for Veterans on Sunday. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) is a nonprofit organization that includes veterans and military service...
Police pursuit ends in five-car collision at Liberty Pole
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Early this morning, September 13, a police chase ended with a five-car collision at the intersection of the Liberty Pole in downtown Rochester. Close to 2 a.m., RPD responded to a report of someone threatening with a handgun at a gas station on West Main Street. This led to a car […]
Pirate Toy Fund celebrates milestone anniversary of providing toys to children in need
Rochester, N.Y. — The Pirate Toy Fund celebrated a milestone anniversary Saturday evening at Blue Cross Arena. The group celebrated 30 years of providing toys year-round to children in need through a network of agencies. Pirate Toy Fund and Daystar Kids team up to bring joy to children with...
Scooter rider struck at Clifford, North Clinton avenues
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A man driving a scooter was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle at Clifford and North Clinton avenues Sunday morning. According to Rochester Police, a Chevrolet Cruz was heading west on Clifford Avenue and had a green light at the intersection with North Clinton. Police said a...
Aurora alert: Northern lights are currently dancing!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — If you’re an aurora borealis enthusiast, well then, you’re in luck! According to Chief Meteorologist Eric Snitil, the northern lights are currently visible to the naked eye. So grab your camera, head to a place where there is no light pollution, look north and hopefully you will be able to...
