Avelo Airlines extends Rochester flight schedule through August
Budget airline Avelo Airlines announced Tuesday it is extending flights out of the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport through August.
Driver arrested on DWI after overnight Farmington stop
Deputies arrested a man after a late-night traffic stop in the Town of Farmington. Jordan F. Hollands, 28, of East Rochester, was taken into custody following the stop on State Route 332. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office said deputies first saw Hollands driving on Beaver Creek Road. They reported he failed to keep...
Upstate NY road rage turns violent as man throws object at woman, then hits...
A 48-year-old Upstate New York man faces assault and reckless endangerment charges after police say he intentionally struck a woman with his pickup truck following a road rage encounter. Shane Cossey was arrested after an investigation into the incident that occurred on Friday afternoon. Greece Police Department...
Garth Fagan brings community together with free classes on MLK Day
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Garth Fagan Dance invited the community out for a day of free dance lessons. Classes were offered to individuals ranging from 5 years old to adults. Whether they’d never danced before or had danced for years, the space welcomed participants to learn...
Gates woman accused of $140K theft from elderly couple to appear in court
A Gates woman is set to appear in court Wednesday after being accused of swindling more than $140,000 from an elderly couple.
RPD: 4 injured when rear-ended on East Main by driver who faces DWI charge
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Four people were injured Monday evening when their Chevrolet SUV was rear-ended by a Hyundai SUV at the intersection of East Main Street and Culver Road. According to Rochester Police, both SUVs were headed east on East Main Street when the Hyundai rear-ended the Chevrolet at about 7:01 a.m. The...
Rochester bridge lights up for MLK Day in show of unity
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — As snowflakes fell to the ground Monday, candles lit the walkway on the pedestrian bridge over the Genesee River connecting South Plymouth Avenue and the University of Rochester, as part of a luminary night to honor Martin Luther King Jr. "It's just amazing just to...
Woman arrested, suspected of shooting and robbing someone almost a year ago in Rochester
Rochester Police arrested a woman on Monday after a year of investigating to find a suspect related to a shooting that happened on Jan. 22, 2025, in the intersection of Otis and Myrtle streets.
‘90s rock greats team up for tour, including 3 Upstate NY concerts
Three ‘90s rock greats are teaming up for a joint tour sure to invoke nostalgic singalongs. Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors announced their 2026 tour dates Tuesday, including three concerts in Upstate New York: July 30 at the Broadview Stage at SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts Center) in Saratoga Springs,...
Unique job fair opens doors for formerly incarcerated applicants
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Finding a job can be tough for anyone, but for formerly incarcerated citizens, they say it can feel impossible. "All my life I have been struggling in trying to find a good job for myself, but not having an education was making it difficult," Pedro Concepcion said.
