Schaller’s on East Ridge Road up for sale
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Schaller’s Drive-In on Ridge Road in Irondequoit is up for sale, according to a listing on Howard-Hanna’s website. The listing calls this a “Rare Opportunity to buy this Long-Standing Restaurant.” Those who buy the property will be able to own the land, building, and all the furnishings and...
Earthquake Reported In Parts of Upstate New York
Another minor earthquake was reported in parts of New York state Saturday morning.
High winds knock out power to thousands across WNY
Elba, N.Y. (WHAM) — Strong winds Monday caused headaches for many people across Western New York. Scott Heatherman said a tree took a "pretty good crash" outside his home in Elba early in the morning, knocking out power and forcing him to use a generator. "I was out checking...
GALLERY: Streets littered with fallen trees, snapped wires as raging winds continue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Powerful winds are tearing through the region Monday, leaving streets strewn with uprooted trees and downed power lines as crews raced to restore order. Footage captured by News 8 crews as well as viewer-submitted images show the damages. In Webster, multiple poles holding power lines snap...
$98M headed to Rochester for affordable housing projects
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Nearly $100 million in state funding is headed to the Finger Lakes region to support two affordable housing developments in Rochester, part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $25 billion, five-year plan to expand housing affordability across New York State. The funding, awarded through New York State...
Thousands without power, two planes abort landing in Rochester
Strong wind gusts have arrived in the Rochester region. The First Alert Weather team has issued a Red Alert for Monday as we track wind speeds that could exceed 50 to 60 miles per hour, especially west of Rochester.
Tom Golisano invests $100 million into two children’s hospitals
Paychex founder and philanthropist Tom Golisano is continuing his charitable efforts by investing $100 million in two children’s hospitals.
RPD arrests suspect for menacing on Sanford Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — RPD is investigating an incident that involved some form of menacing with a firearm, leading to the arrest of one suspect. On Saturday, December 27, at around 6:25 p.m., RPD officers responded to a report of a menacing incident at a house on Sanford Street. Not much more detail is available […]
Three new indoor playgrounds feature inclusion, community and caffeine
Kristi Phillips and Richelle Acker were in a familiar stage of adult sisterhood: Phillips was a new mom stressed about going back to work. Acker was completely burnt out from her corporate job. They were living separate lives in cities far apart, missing each other and feeling isolated. Then last year, on a trip...
Thousands without power as strong winds blow through region
A high wind warning is in effect until 1 a.m. Tuesday for several counties, including Monroe.
