RG&E kicks off $125M power grid upgrade across Rochester and Gates
A major transmission line project is about to get underway in the Rochester area, promising more reliable electricity for more than 65,000 residents. Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) announced this week it has received state approval for the $125 million Rochester Area Transmission Project, which includes building a...
Suspect pleads not guilty to killing man with screwdriver on Portland Ave.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man accused of stabbing a homeless person to death with a screwdriver has pleaded not guilty. On September 22, 59-year-old Laverne Singletary was found stabbed in the parking lot of a gas station on Portland Avenue. Singletary was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries....
Police investigation on Central Park in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — News10NBC is working to learn more about a police investigation on Central Park near Marketview Laundry in Rochester. Our crews saw multiple Rochester Police officers in the area, along with K9 units. This is a developing story and will be updated as we learn more. See more photos from the scene...
Crossing guard in her 70s struck in hit-and-run in Rochester crosswalk
A crossing guard was struck by a sport utility vehicle in northeast Rochester Thursday morning, according to police. The encounter took place in a crosswalk on Draper Street by Portland Avenue, around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, said Capt. Greg Bello of the Rochester Police Department. The crossing guard - a woman...
Livingston County, NY – Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Drug Arrest After Crack Cocaine...
Avon, NY – A Steuben County man was arrested on felony drug charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 390 in the Town of Avon, according to Livingston County Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty. The arrest occurred around 6:15 p.m. on October 8, 2025, when Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Page stopped...
Rochester woman charged in Ontario County identity theft case
Deputies arrested a Rochester woman accused of stealing nearly $4,000 in benefits from a vulnerable victim she was assigned to help. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, Shatoya L. Heckstall, 37, was arrested on Oct. 9 at her home on Birr Street in Rochester. She’s charged with first-degree identity...
Rochester blues legend Chris Beard preparing farewell concert before move south
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester’s own “Prince of the Blues” is taking his music on the road once again: this time for good. Chris Beard, the son of local blues legend Joe Beard, is preparing for his final Rochester performance before relocating to the South to continue his musical journey. Beard will perform one...
‘We need help’: Rochester family of four struggles with homelessness as rent prices soar
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Homelessness is a growing problem in Rochester. The latest report from the state comptroller shows a 41% increase in homelessness in the city compared to last year. The Green family wants to spread awareness of the problems they’re facing. “When you have no body it means a lot. And I’m a man […]
House of Mercy marks 40 years of service with World Homeless Day event
Rochester, N.Y. - A local nonprofit marked a major milestone in giving back to the community. House of Mercy celebrated its 40th year of helping Rochester's unhoused community with a free to-go lunch on Friday. The group provides services in everything from housing support, family services and resource connections....
9-year-old hospitalized after Lake Avenue hit-and-run
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 9-year-old boy was hospitalized Friday night after being struck in a hit-and-run on Lake Avenue, according to Rochester Police. Officers responded to the 400 block of Lake Avenue just before 8 p.m. for reports of a pedestrian struck. Police say the child was with his mother and several...
