End of an era: Marketplace Mall in Henrietta closes for good Wednesday
HENRIETTA, N.Y. — It is the end of an era, as Marketplace Mall in Henrietta officially closes Wednesday. On Tuesday night, the final two stores were packing their things up. Stores with exterior exits will stay open, but stores inside of the mall will be gutted and repurposed. Stores with interior exits in the mall […]
GALLERY: GoodPhone project unveils three new Rochester installations
Rochester, N.Y. - A new push to expand free communication across the community on Tuesday. The GoodPhone project unveiled three new installations at Teen Empowerment Rochester, Blessed Sacrament Church, and the Lyell Branch Library, which are open to the community to provide free calls across North America. Each...
Strong winds wreak havoc in Monroe County, leaving tree in Irondequoit diner roof
Irondequoit, N.Y. (WHAM) — A giant tree crashed into Parkside Diner on Culver Road on Monday afternoon as strong winds swept through Monroe County. While nobody was hurt, the restaurant was full of customers at the time, including Maria Dugan. "The whole building shook. Very scary," Dugan recalled. "I...
Year in review: Remembering people who died and their impact on Rochester
The Rochester community said goodbye to so many notable people this year. However, whether it’s through their music, their impact on sports, or their service to those in need, their legacy lives on.
Man pleads guilty to leaving scene of fatal hit-and-run in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. — A man has pleaded guilty following a fatal hit-and-run on the city's west side over the summer. The Monroe County District Attorney's Office said Demingo Hinton-Diggs left the scene of a crash Aug. 15 at West Broad and Orange streets that killed Moresee Chatman. Police said...
‘Temporary security’: St. Ann’s Community caring for five residents displaced from Hilton East emergency...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Following Sunday’s overnight emergency evacuation of residents at Hilton East Living Facility, various facilities across the region are stepping up to help. St. Ann’s Community, a senior living facility located in Rochester, is taking part in aiding the 131 displaced Hilton East residents....
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— 9. 'I'm just so sorry': Ovid fire victim recounts what happened, asks for sympathy (Wednesday, Jan. 22) Kelsy Thorn took the blame for the Jan. 21 fire that destroyed a block of Main Street in Ovid. The Seneca County Sheriff's Office said a charging device plugged into an electrical...
City extends warning period for new program to catch people who pass school buses
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The City of Rochester has extended its warning period for a new program aimed at catching people who illegally pass stopped school buses. The city is pushing back the warning period for its school bus safety enforcement program. On Nov. 3, stop-arm cameras were installed on Rochester City School...
Winter blast brings heavy snow, damaging winds and ice
Severe winter weather is sweeping much of the country as crews raced to restore power in Buffalo, New York. In Rochester, planes were forced to navigate white out conditions. Thousands of flights were delayed as some faced ground delays at major airports. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa reports from Chicago.
Convicted felon arrested after deputies say he had ‘ghost gun’
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — A convicted felon is facing new charges after Monroe County sheriff’s deputies say he was found with a ghost gun. On Dec. 9 at 2:12 p.m. deputies say they were called to check on the welfare of 54-year-old Cameron Sanderson. They say when entering Sanderson’s Pittsford home, they found him inhaling...
