Man, 73, sentenced for deadly stabbing in community room at Rochester apartment complex
Rochester, N.Y. — A man received the maximum sentence Thursday of 25 years to life in prison after a jury convicted him of second-degree murder for a deadly stabbing in downtown Rochester. Raul Lazcano, now 73, stabbed Jose Hernandez, 68, inside Winton Garden Towers on East Main Street on...
After school and evening activities canceled for Rochester City Schools
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Schools have canceled all after school and evening activities Friday. The district also announced all activities through the weekend have been canceled as frigid temperatures and wind chills clear the way for a major winter storm. Click below to see a complete list of...
Greece Police use drone technology to catch suspect
Greece Police showed us how technology helps them solve crime.
Code Blue in effect in Monroe County as severe winter weather expected this weekend
As the state of New York prepares for severe winter weather this weekend, Code Blue is again in effect in Monroe County. New York is under a state of emergency as temperatures are predicted to be dangerously cold throughout the weekend and into Monday. Because of that, County Executive Adam Bello announced on Friday...
‘If you don’t have to go out, don’t’: Monroe County leaders on winter storm...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello was joined by local leaders to discuss preparations for the upcoming winter storm on Friday. Monroe County has issued a state of emergency, in addition to the statewide declaration already announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul. As meteorologists are projecting...
After an intense start, flu activity drops sharply across New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County reported 363 confirmed flu cases in the week ending Jan. 17, according to newly released state data — a figure that remains one of the higher weekly totals in upstate New York, even as overall flu activity continues to decline statewide. Across New York, health officials...
Construction company owner charged with fraud in Brighton
BRIGHTON, NY — New York State Police charged a Franklin County construction company owner with multiple counts of grand larceny and weapons possession following a 15-month investigation. Andrew W. Cassata, 27, of Paul Smiths, turned himself in at State Police barracks in Ray Brook on Jan. 21, 2026. State...
DEC identifies red substance that spilled into Genesee River in downtown Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed Friday that the red substance spotted Thursday in the Genesee River near the Court Street Bridge was diesel fuel. The DEC said a fuel oil company making a delivery earlier Thursday morning admitted to hooking up...
Tracking snow showers for Thursday, travel advisory for Livingston County
Watch out for some localized snow showers moving in from the west, which can create slippery conditions for your Thursday morning commute.
Pediatric neurology patients at Golisano Hospital benefit from nursing student and Heisman winner’s generosity
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Kids in the pediatric neurology unit at Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester received a surprise gift of free Adidas merchandise, thanks to a generous donation from a local nursing student. Allison Hitchcock, a 21-year-old nursing student at the University of Rochester, was diagnosed with...
