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LYONS, N.Y. — A man was arrested following a drug investigation in Wayne County on Friday. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said they received multiple tips about a suspected drug house on Church Street in Lyons. Deputies arrested Antwan Terry after discovering more than an ounce of crack cocaine and three handguns...

(WNY News Now) – ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester man identified by federal prosecutors as the leader of a large-scale marijuana trafficking operation has been sentenced to more than two decades in federal prison following his conviction on drug and firearms offenses. Brandon Washington, also known as “B...

Rochester, N.Y. — Rochester police are searching for Andrew Magin who was last seen leaving Highland Hospital’s emergency room Saturday night. Magin is described as 5-foot-5, 150 pounds, with brown hair, blue eyes, and a beard. He also wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a dark colored...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Santa made an early appearance Sunday at Hooked Fish Market on Driving Park Avenue, delighting families with a special toy giveaway event. Dozens of families lined up outside the market to participate in the festive event. Once inside, each child received a gift and had the opportunity to take a...

The snow is gone and temperatures aren’t TOO bad, so it’s a great time to take a walk along the Hojack Trail. And when you do, you might just come across a wee bit of holiday cheer. An ambitious trail elf has once again added some cheerful decorations...

PENFIELD, N.Y. (WROC) — Multiple fire crews responded to a house fire on Baird Road in Penfield on Sunday afternoon. The Penfield Fire District responded to a home on the 1900 block of Baird Road for reports of a fire. Smoke and flames were seen coming from the residence upon the arrival of firefighters. According […]

Penfield, N.Y. — A portion of a roadway in Penfield was closed temporarily Sunday afternoon due to a crash, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened around 12:40 on Watson Road at the intersection of Windsor Way. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said that a driver...

Calls for help across Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes have spiked sharply, pushing 211 services to their limits in recent weeks. United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes announced it is providing $150,000 in emergency funding to help sustain 211 services as community need continues to rise. The...

BROCKPORT, N.Y. — The Brockport Police Department announced Friday the passing of K9 Officer Brock. In a Facebook post, the police department says Brock was born on Jan. 13, 2016, and started his tour of duty in March of 2017. The police department says he “served his community and surrounding communities through...

GREECE, N.Y. — It’s an unmistakable sound. Every year around this time, thousands of New Yorkers volunteer their time to ring bells and raise money for the Salvation Army. In Rochester, for one family, it’s a longtime family tradition. If holiday spirit is contagious, then Jennifer Litteer...