Rochester NY

Spencerport, N.Y. (WHAM) — Fire officials are urging the public to follow the guidelines of a statewide burn ban that was issued amid dry, drought-like conditions. The ban was issued Thursday and will remain in effect through Oct. 15. It prohibits starting outdoor fires "for purposes of brush and debris disposal, as...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester man will serve prison time in connection with the mass shooting last year in Maplewood Park that left two people dead and five injured. Niger Johnson did not hit anyone during the mass shooting during a cookout on July 28, 2024 in the park, but prosecutors said he fired into […]

“Water infiltration has been an ongoing issue that has affected all stadium suites, as well as the pantry, press box, and restrooms,” according to the city.

The Eastman School of Music is hosting a fair on Monday for high school students interested in studying music and the arts after they graduate.

A Rochester woman was ticketed Saturday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash sent two people to the hospital in Ontario County. Deputies say 37-year-old Emily Payton ran a red light at the intersection of State Route 5 & 20 and County Road 37, striking a pickup truck just after 2 p.m. on October 5. Payton was… More...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Despite a severe drought continuing in parts of Monroe County, many Rochester residents are taking full advantage of the unseasonably warm October weather. While this time of year typically marks the start of winter preparations, outdoor recreation spots are seeing an unexpected boost in...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Threat Tracker is Yellow for Tuesday as locally heavy rain and thunderstorms will move through the region during the day. At this time, we are not looking at widespread severe weather but rather a few rounds of downpours with some embedded thunder and lightning. This weather may impact any outdoor...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A printing error led to absentee voters in Rush receiving ballots that were already filled out. Over the last couple of weeks, 33 residents in Rush received their absentee voting ballots in the mail, but every bubble was already filled in, rendering the ballots invalid. David McGlashon, Rush...

A man accused of firing a weapon during a mass shooting in Rochester's Maplewood Park last summer will be sentenced on Monday. Rochester police say Niger Johnson is charged with first-degree reckless endangerment and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Investigators allege Johnson was one of nine...

We’ve learned new details about the investigation into a man arrested after officers discovered a decaying body near a trail in Sodus, following a tip about a possible murder. Jared C. Nesmith, 35, of Curry Street in Newark, was taken into custody after police say he tried to run when approached by officers. He’s...