Rochester NY

Play-a-Latte, Webster’s new play café, officially opened to the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Friday morning. The new play café — located in Towne Center Plaza (Target Plaza) — offers families a bright, kid-friendly space where children can dive into imaginative play, and a coffeehouse vibe, where...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man has been hospitalized, and a suspect is at large following a stabbing on Lake Avenue in Rochester on Sunday afternoon. According to the Rochester Police Department, officers responded to the 300 block of Lake Avenue for a report of a person who had been stabbed. Upon arrival, officers...

A Rochester man is facing charges after deputies say he assaulted a woman during a domestic incident in a moving vehicle in Seneca County. According to Sheriff Tim Thompson, deputies responded around 2:50 p.m. Friday to the area of 4454 State Route 96 in the Town of Fayette for a report of a physical domestic dispute.

PENFIELD, N.Y. – Bridget Merriman, a Penfield native, was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 11. Now 27, Merriman is using her life experience to help others as a pediatric resident physician at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Merriman recalled the night she received her diagnosis, saying it...

Rochester, N.Y. - A local university unveiled a new tool on Friday to help students better manage their mental and physical health. Nazareth University launched "You at Naz", a website that helps guide students to track and set goals for their well-being, and provides free resources and actions to help reach those...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We have a weak cold front moving in this morning which will bring increased cloud cover and chances for light passing sprinkles, but not much else. For the most part we’ll be mainly dry, with temperatures remain mild and highs in the mid 70s for the weekend. Expect a healthy dose of […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A water main break closed the area of Monroe Avenue and Rosedale Street in Rochester on Saturday night. According to city officials, water crews responded to the area around 9:05 and discovered a water main break after a decrease in water pressure. Monroe Avenue was then closed at Avondale...

Parma, N.Y. — The Street Machines of Rochester group is hosting its inaugural Christmas in September Car Show at Chef's Party House in Parma on Sunday. The event aims to kick-start the Pirate Toy Fund's 2025 holiday program, with all proceeds and toy donations going directly to the cause.

Rochester, N.Y. — Katya, an Amur tiger at Seneca Park Zoo, has been diagnosed with early-stage chronic kidney disease, according to the zoo. The 20-year-old tiger is now receiving treatment and not showing any signs of illness, the zoo said. “The good news is that Katya’s condition was identified...

The Rochester Veterans Outreach Center is highlighting veterans' mental health during National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month with a series of community-focused events. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/veterans-mental-health-highlighted-at-rochester-events/