Buffalo man accidentally shoots own leg in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Buffalo man is facing charges after he accidentally shot himself in Rochester on Christmas Day. Around 4:40 p.m. on Christmas, police said 55-year-old Keith Crenshaw was in Strong Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg. He allegedly told police that he was shot by someone in the...
Lou Gramm to release solo album in March
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester native and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lou Gramm will release a new album in March. The former lead of the classic rock band Foreigner, announced the solo project titled “Released” will include new songs in addition to “finished versions of strong ideas from past sessions,” via X....
Hilton assisted living facility evacuated due to ‘significant’ water leaks
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Hilton East Assisted Living Facility had to evacuate its residents due to significant water leaks in the building. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the building experienced environmental issues. The Hilton-Parma Fire District confirmed that over two dozen apartments were...
‘The Goonies’ stars coming to Upstate NY for 40th anniversary screening
Two stars of “The Goonies” are coming to Upstate New York to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic movie. Kerri Green and Corey Feldman will host a screening at the Kodak Center in Rochester on Feb. 6, 2026, starting at 8 p.m. According to an event description,...
Power outages reported in Rochester region as winds gust to 60mph
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The power outages are pouring in in as high wind warnings are in effect for Rochester and Western NY. Reports of down limbs, trees and power lines are prevalent throughout the region. As expected, our western counties are feeling the strongest gusts, around 60 mph, with RG&E reporting more...
NYSEG, RG&E preparing for potential outages due to forecasted rain, ice and wind
Rain, ice and wind is on the way across upstate New York this week. Eastern New York, including the Capital and Hudson Valley regions, could be dealing with some freezing rain and ice heading into the start of the work week. If you're in or traveling to Central or Western...
These Cities are Making Code Enforcement Supportive, not Punitive
Traditional code enforcement systems often rely on fines and penalties that disproportionately burden low-income homeowners while failing to hold absentee corporate owners accountable—contributing to vacancy, abandonment, and neighborhood decline. From Fines to Fixes: Rethinking Code Enforcement argues for a more...
RPD: Man accidentally shoots his leg on Park Ave.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Buffalo man is facing charges after he accidentally shot himself in Rochester on Christmas Day. Around 4:40 p.m. on Christmas, police said 55-year-old Keith Crenshaw was in Strong Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg. He allegedly told police that he was shot by someone in the...
Three Kings Day celebration brings Hispanic culture and traditions to Roc Holiday Village
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The ROC Holiday Village hosted Three Kings Day on Sunday, celebrating a significant Christian holiday in Hispanic communities, particularly in Puerto Rico. The event was organized by the Puerto Rican Festival organizers. Shalym Nader Vazquez, who portrayed one of the Three Kings, emphasized the...
Upcoming fundraisers to benefit Webster Comfort Care Home
Today I’d like to highlight the Webster Comfort Care Home (WCCH) and a few fundraisers this great agency will be holding over the next several weeks. The first is something I mentioned a few days ago in my mailbag, the very popular “12 Months of Flowers” promotion, held in conjunction with Kittelberger Florist. Buy a...
