Rochester NY

GATES, NY — A larceny suspect fleeing from police was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 390 southbound near the Lyell Avenue overpass Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 12:10 p.m. when Gates police were pursuing a suspect who had fled from a nearby retail store on foot.

A vacant Henrietta Red Lobster is getting new life as MOSU Asian BBQ & Hot Pot moves in, according to RochesterFirst. The Albany-based chain plans to open its first Rochester-area location on Marketplace Drive, a project that needs no special-use permit thanks to the building’s existing restaurant setup. Town...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Reconnect Rochester will honor motor-vehicle crash victims and their families Sunday on World Day of Remembrance in Rochester at Parcel 5. Participants will call on leaders across Monroe County to set safe speeds on streets across the Rochester area. A vigil and moment of silence will be held...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We have a Yellow Alert in effect the rest of today through all of tomorrow for gusty winds and lake effect snow. Gusty winds will continue through the afternoon, with the strongest winds being along the Lake Ontario shoreline and over the hills near the Finger Lakes. This could cause isolated tree […]

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A suspect is in custody in connection to a deadly shooting earlier this month on the city's west side. Kitana Kendrick, 30, was struck by a stray bullet during a fight on Gothic Street Nov. 2, according to Rochester police, who said Kendrick was an innocent bystander and was not the intended...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Despite all the online deals, Black Friday shopping is still as much a family tradition for some as turkey on Thanksgiving. For those planning on braving the crowds and taking advantage of some nice deals, here’s when you can expect to get started: Stores Mall stores with outward-facing...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Just four years since its legalization, New York’s cannabis industry celebrated the opening of its 500th retail dispensary, right here in Rochester. Green Comfort, New York’s newest cannabis retail dispensary, was celebrated not only for the historical milestone, but also for its mission to...

1199 SEIU, the nation's largest healthcare workers union, has announced a food drive in Rochester, NY, to assist local healthcare workers and families experiencing food insecurity.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Mount Morris Dam is getting a facelift! It’s a project that’s never been done in the dam’s 73 years, and it’s an important piece of making sure the dam remains operational. The Mt. Morris Dam was built between 1948 and 1952 to prevent catastrophic flooding, and after more than seven […]

A two-year-old Newark boy died after falling from a window on the 20th floor of an apartment complex. Police are investigating what happened.