RFD trains for ice rescues at Durand Eastman Park
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — If you saw emergency crews at work in Durand Eastman Park on Friday, there’s no cause for alarm. It was only a drill. The Rochester Fire Department conducted ice-water rescue drills this afternoon, coming just days after teenagers saved a 9-year-old who fell through the ice on Lake Ontario....
📅 Webster Planning Board to Review 9 Projects on Mar 3
The Webster Planning Board will meet on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Board Room, 1002 Ridge Road. The public is welcome to attend. Aberdeen Estates Phases 2 & 3 – final plans for 56 new single-family homes on Hazelhead Lane.
West Ridge Road reopens after three-vehicle crash in Clarkson
CLARKSON, N.Y. — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Lake Road and West Ridge Road in Clarkson. The roadway was closed for some time. Eastbound traffic on West Ridge Road was diverted as deputies and emergency crews worked to clear the scene.
Special Olympics ceremony kicks off in Rochester as athletes compete for gold
Opening ceremonies were held for the Special Olympics on Friday night at the Floreano Riverside Convention Center.’. Families and fans gathered to cheer for the parade of nearly 1,000 athletes from across the state as they prepare to compete. "I've been doing this since I was 14, and I'm 47...
📅 Genesee Transportation Council Meets Feb 26 in Rochester
The Genesee Transportation Council will hold its next quarterly board meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority, 1372 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14609.
Man stabbed on Webster Ave, suspect in custody
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man is recovering in the hospital after a stabbing on Webster Avenue in Rochester on Saturday evening. According to the Rochester Police Department, officers were called to the 300 block of Webster Avenue for a report of a person stabbed around 5:25 p.m. At the scene, officers found a...
Rochester, NY Weather Alert: 1 Inch, I-490 Snow Saturday Afternoon
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Rochester, NY – Scattered snow showers could bring up to 1 inch of accumulation across western New York today, creating slick stretches along Interstate 90 and surrounding roadways. According to the US...
Evening Briefing: State spending estimated to outpace expected revenues, high prices continue to deter...
Good evening, Rochester. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Friday features periods of rain during the day before switching to snow showers at night. Highs in the 40s generally. Each day this weekend comes with snow...
University of Rochester Medical Center celebrates final Saunders Center section completion
The University of Rochester Medical Center celebrated a significant milestone with the ribbon-cutting for the final section of the Saunders Center for Orthopedics and Physical Performance.
Rochester celebrates as local museums make USA Today’s list of best in the nation
Two museums in Rochester received national recognition from USA Today. The RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium and the Strong National Museum of Play were named among the best museums in the country.
