Rochester man faces felony weapons charges after traffic stop on Portland Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man is facing multiple felony weapons charges after state troopers discovered a loaded handgun during a traffic stop on the city’s northeast side earlier this month. New York State Police say troopers stopped a vehicle on Portland Avenue near Dickinson Street on Friday after...
Near-zero temps in forecast prompt advice from plumbing contractor
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Freezing temperatures can have quite an impact, mostly negative, on your home. A plumbing contractor is offering some tips to help avoid an expensive repair bill before the temperatures plunge. When temperatures freeze, Frank Marino knows the phones will ring. “We're extremely busy this time,” said...
As windchills turn dangerously cold, here’s a list of warming centers in local counties
With winter weather conditions going on around the Western New York area, it’s crucial to know where you can warm up.
Frostbite alert: Nurse warns as cold snap grips Finger Lakes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for the Finger Lakes Region, where wind chills as low as 15 below zero are expected Friday night into Saturday. That means spending time outdoors can be hazardous. Karolina Micalos is a nurse practitioner with Rochester Regional...
Hillside, URMC team up to enhance youth mental health services with new program
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A new Hillside program was launched in partnership with the University of Rochester Medical Center on Wednesday. The Next Steps: Critical Time Transition Program will help youth who need additional services upon discharge from local hospitals. This will assist with mental health counseling,...
First Alert Weather: Hazardous weather ahead: Yellow Alerts Friday, Sunday, Monday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Eastern U.S. is in for a wallop of winter weather over the next few days. Parts of the Midwest will see wind chills down to -50 degrees, and a winter storm will sweep from Texas to New England, leaving heavy snow and crippling ice in its wake. Though ice won’t be […]
Gates woman accused of stealing $140K from family member
Gates, N.Y. (WHAM) — A woman is charged with second-degree grand larceny for stealing $140,000 from a family member, according to a criminal complaint. Cheryl Verde, 66, of Gates stole $50,000 from the victim's Fidelity investment account and $90,000 in cash from their home, the criminal complaint said. The thefts...
Rochester librarian works to preserve Black history, close archival gaps
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — African American history can be forgotten, overlooked and even scrubbed, but in Rochester, a project to reclaim what is lost is gaining momentum. “We have over 300 special collections materials,” explained Antoine McDonald. At 32, he is the only Black male librarian within the Monroe County...
Winter storm causes rare phenomenon in upstate New York
Mother Nature put on a rare show in an upstate New York town Jan. 22. A winter storm packing strong winds and newly fallen snow caused dozens of "snow rollers" to appear overnight in the Rochester suburb of Chili, according to a local video. Snow rollers are nature's own snowballs that grow ever larger as wind,...
Red substance spotted along Genesee riverbank
Rochester, N.Y. — 13WHAM is working to learn more about an eye-catching sight Thursday in the Genesee River. A bright red substance spilled across the riverbank by the Broad Street Bridge. The mess caught the attention of a few people passing by. A spokesperson for the City of Rochester...
