Fire crews respond to residence on Saratoga Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Rochester Fire Department responded to a residence on Saratoga Avenue Saturday night. The Rochester Police Department has also responded to the scene. News 8 has reached out to authorities for additional information and will update this post as it becomes available. This is a developing...
Police: Rochester woman threatened by man with a handgun on Columbia Avenue on Saturday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — On Saturday around 4:30 p.m., Rochester police responded to Columbia Avenue after getting a report of a someone threatening a person with a handgun. When police arrived to the scene, the investigation found that a Rochester woman, 32, was threatened during an argument with the suspect, a 35-year-old...
Suspect detained in assault of 65-year-old woman on North Goodman Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department has arrested a man in connection with the assault of a 65-year-old woman on Saturday. According to RPD, officers responded to the 800 block of North Goodman Street just before 8 p.m. for the report of an assault. Officers found the woman inside a residence with...
Car crash on Brown Street Saturday morning
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — We are working to learn more about a crash on Brown Street Saturday morning near Wilder Street. Our photojournalist was there and saw a deployed airbag inside the car around 6:30 a.m. The driver had left the scene. You can see damage to the front end of the car, with part of […]
YMCA of Rochester Splash Week: Learn to swim for free
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The YMCA of Greater Rochester is getting its pools ready for Splash Week. It’s an annual water safety and basic swimming skills program for those with little to no swimming experience. It’s free for everyone ages three and up. Community registration opens at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16, and...
Clinical trial aims to reduce fluid overload for congestive heart failure patients
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Congestive heart failure symptoms can present in a lot of different ways. For 72-year-old Richard Brunson, the disease took away his ability to walk freely. He now relies on a walker or cane to help him around. “[The doctor] says 'your heart’s working so hard to...
New York Maple Weekends: Where to find sugar shacks near Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Maple Weekends are coming up, celebrating New York’s maple production, with opportunities to visit farms across the state. On March 21-22 and March 28-29, visitors can tour and sample at most sites for free — with some exceptions. Here’s a list of some...
The cost of running space heaters, rather than using the thermostat during the cold...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As temperatures drop and winds pick up, many people may consider using space heaters instead of turning up the thermostat. However, with utility bills on the rise, it’s important to know the cost of running these heaters. A 1,500-watt space heater running for eight hours...
Rochester man arrested in Alfred on felony drug charges
Alfred, N.Y. — A Rochester man was arrested late Friday night following a traffic stop in the Village of Alfred that led to multiple felony drug charges, according the Alfred Village Police Department. Officers say Tyrone Young Jr., 35 was driving without a valid license and showed signs of...
Consumer Alert: Experts warn Iran war could trigger a U.S. recession
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Prices at the pump have spiked again, with the national average increasing by three cents to $3.64 a gallon, according to GasBuddy. In the Rochester area, prices are currently a dime cheaper, but experts warn this won’t last. Residents in the Northeast are the last in the country to switch to the […]
