Rochester NY

One of the guards facing a murder trial Monday in the fatal prison beating of Rochester area inmate Robert Brooks has once again rejected a final plea deal. Guard Nicholas Kieffer, along with David Kingsley and Matthew Galliher, all go on trial for murder next week. A fourth guard, Michael...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Thursday evening on Jefferson Avenue, according to Rochester police. Officers responded to 672 Jefferson Ave. for a report of a person shot. When they arrived, they found a man outside with a gunshot wound to his upper body,...

Rochester, N.Y. — A male victim is in critical condition following a shooting on Jefferson Avenue late Thursday night, according to police. Shortly after responding to the area for a person shot, officers located the victim with a life-threatening gunshot wound to his upper body. He was taken to...

Rochester Police say a driver and possibly others ran from a stolen car after hitting a utility pole and a parked car on Wednesday morning.

A wild police chase through Greece and Rochester ended with a stolen car crashing into a patrol vehicle, a porta-potty, and a guardrail — all while nearly hitting two officers, according to WHAM. Police say 20-year-old Jamill Wallace took off in a stolen vehicle Monday after being spotted checking parked cars. The...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Multiple health insurers are scaling back on healthcare plan offerings for 2026, specifically, Medicare Advantage Plans, given reduced government reimbursements and rising costs. A viewer, who did not want to be identified, sent News 8 a letter that she received from her insurance provider,...

Rochester, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on Rochester’s Finest and their quest to recruit a new generation of protectors. The Rochester Police Department has revived its Exploration Program after a five-year hiatus. The initiative aims to educate and inspire local students who are considering a career in...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – New statistics on domestic violence in Monroe County and Rochester have revealed alarming trends. According to the Monroe County and Willow Domestic Violence Center, 38,000 domestic dispute calls were made to 911 in 2023, a number officials said is high. Reports of domestic violence in Rochester...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — After more than a century in business, Pennsylvania-based retailer Boscov’s is preparing to open its first Rochester-area store with a three-day celebration highlighting the company’s family roots and commitment to community. Founded in 1921 by an immigrant peddler in Reading, Pa., Boscov’s...