RPD: Car crashes into pole after being hit by SUV that ran red light
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Police say an SUV ran a red light and hit another car at the intersection of East Avenue and Chestnut Street. It happened at around 12:20 p.m. Police say the driver of the white Toyota ran a red light and hit a red Hyundai heading south on Chestnut Street. Police say […]
K2 Brewery’s Temporary Shutdown: A Brewing Controversy
K2 Brewing, a popular local brewery, has announced a temporary closure of its Penfield location due to unforeseen circumstances. The brewery sent an email to its Mug Club members, informing them of the closure which will last for a few weeks. During this period, the brewery plans to carry out necessary repairs and...
Why Does Blu Wolf Bistro Have a Negative Reputation?
The Blu Wolf Bistro, a restaurant located in a neighborhood bustling with other popular eateries, has been a topic of discussion on social media. Many have questioned why it has garnered such a negative reputation, despite its convenient location and flexible operating hours.
Local YMCAs to stop accepting popular SilverSneakers fitness program for seniors in 2026
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Local YMCAs will stop accepting SilverSneakers, the popular health and fitness program for those over the age of 65, come Jan. 1, 2026. SilverSneakers is included in many Medicare Advantage plans. Thousands of seniors use it to attend local YMCAs but they’ll soon need to either pay for a monthly...
Police chase ends with arrest of suspect wanted in Rochester and Indiana domestic cases
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man wanted in several domestic violence cases across multiple jurisdictions was taken into custody Friday evening after leading officers on a pursuit through the city, according to the Rochester Police Department. Just before 7 p.m., officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Alexander Street...
Suspect killed after running onto I-390 during foot chase
A 33-year-old man died after being hit by a car while fleeing police across I-390 in Gates. It happened around 12:10 p.m. on Nov. 13, near the Lyell Avenue overpass. Gates police were chasing the man on foot after a reported theft at a nearby retail store. During the chase, the suspect ran down an… More Suspect...
‘I couldn’t be more proud’: Dad of Rochester teen calls son ‘hero’ for donating...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester teenager’s final act of generosity has touched the hearts of many. Sixteen-year-old Cahry Christopher Gibson, a sophomore at Edison Tech, was taken off life support last Friday after suffering a brain injury in October. His father, Christopher Gibson, made the difficult decision to take...
Drivers risk losing their cars under winter ‘location’ law – they don’t have to...
DRIVERS could risk losing their cars under a winter ‘location’ law and they don’t even need to be in the vehicle to get the penalty. Upstate New York is bracing...
Nonprofits across New York are applying for a share of new grant money
In the basement level of Aenon Missionary Baptist church on Genessee Street, Ebony Nicole Smith sat among other non profit business owners to learn about a funding opportunity. The New York State Black Legislative Task Force held a “listening tour” recently to educate the public onthe$30 million in state funding...
What’s In Store? Rev BBQ brings Southern-style barbecue to Rochester’s University Ave.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Southern barbecue is on the menu in Rochester: Rev BBQ is now open on University Avenue! It’s a re-brand for the owners of The Revelry, which opened at the same space in 2013, serving food and cocktails at the former Huther Brothers Saw manufacturing plant. Owner Josh Miles has transformed...
