Rochester NY

A 40-year-old man was hit by a car that fled the scene on Monroe Ave. He sustained minor injuries.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Thomas P. Ryan R-Center reopened today after being closed for extensive upgrades, including what city leaders call an enhanced visitor experience and a fresh look. The remodeling began in June of last year and includes a re-configured lobby, a re-designed community room, a teen lounge and...

Rochester, N.Y. — A 21-year-old Rochester nursing student is turning a once-in-a-lifetime moment into a powerful act of kindness for kids facing serious health challenges. Alison Hitchcock knows exactly what it's like to be in the shoes of kids staying at Golisano Children's Hospital, having been diagnosed with...

State police arrested a Rochester man on felony weapon charges after troopers spotted a handgun during a traffic stop on Portland Avenue. Troopers stopped a vehicle near Dickinson Street on Jan. 16 after observing traffic violations. During the stop, they identified the front-seat passenger as Eric Gevon Moye Jr.,...

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Dr. Mary Jumbelic, former chief medical examiner for Onondaga County, spoke with 13WHAM Thursday regarding the autopsy of a Cuban migrant who died in custody after being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Rochester. The Jan. 3 death of Geraldo Lunas Campos, 55,...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A pedestrian was seriously injured Friday afternoon after being pinned between vehicles in a chain-reaction crash caused by whiteout conditions on Monroe-Orleans County Line Road. The Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District was dispatched around 2:20 p.m. for an initial report of a pedestrian...

A spot that's long been known for delicious fried fish in Rochester has announced its closing. The Fried Fish Shack will close at the corner of Joseph Avenue and Eiffel Place, owner Mark Flagg announced on Facebook due to "unforeseen medical and financial difficulties." "I am deeply grateful to everyone who has...

Penfield, N.Y. — Monroe County is set to play a vital role in Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to create universal child care across New York State. The county is among the regions selected to participate in a pilot extension program, which includes state funding to help expand child care options and possibly serve as a...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester is moving ahead with its lawsuit targeting several major gun manufacturers, following a two-year pause in the case. In an email Friday, the city confirmed the Evans administration is renewing its legal effort, which seeks damages from gun companies the city alleges...

A new grant aims to tackle one of the biggest barriers keeping people out of home care jobs: transportation. HCR Cares has received $200,000 in grant funding to expand a program designed to help people enter the home care workforce by getting a driver’s license. The funding comes from The Mother Cabrini Health...