Severe weather warning issued to two New York counties over imminent dangerous conditions
The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement in effect from Tuesday until Thursday at 5 a.m. for Monroe and Wayne counties in New York State.
Boscov’s expands amid retail decline, prepares to open in Mall at Greece Ridge
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Boscov’s is preparing to open its first store in Western New York later this month at The Mall at Greece Ridge. The 175,000-square-foot store will be the company’s 51st location. “About 45 trucks have been unloaded so far. That’s about half of what we need. We’ve got a lot of merchandise. The […]
Erie Canal replica boat passes through area, celebrates Canal’s 200th
An historic boat is marking the bicentennial of the Erie Canal by taking a journey down the waterway from Buffalo to New York City. "The Seneca Chief" will make several stops along the way. ARC Rochester learned more from the M&T Charitable Foundation and the Buffalo Martime Center.
Police release 911 calls from Charlotte light rail stabbing
Newly released 911 calls reveal the shock of train passengers after Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed in August in Charlotte, an incident that sparked a national debate around crime policies in cities.
NYSP to provide update on 2011 cold case with human remains
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Police will provide an update on a 2011 cold case on Wednesday afternoon. Little is known about which case this is, but troopers said they will reveal the identification of human remains. They will be joined by Steuben County DA Brooks Baker. News 8 will attend the press […]
Fallen WWII airman with Rochester connection laid to rest over 80 years later
A U.S. airman was laid to rest on Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery over 80 years after his plane was shot down over Germany during World War II.
Police identify deceased body found in Brockport
Brockport Police Officers responded to the 200 block of State Street, a commercial zoned area in the village, on September 27 at approximately 3:15 p.m. for the report of a dead body found in an overgrown thicket. The body appeared to be of an adult male that had been at the location for several days if not longer.
Webster man arrested for smashing pumpkins in Walworth
A Webster man is facing charges after deputies say he caused damage at a roadside stand in Walworth. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested 49-year-old Mark T. Hurley just before noon on Sept. 26. He’s accused of smashing pumpkins worth about $100 at a stand along Route 350. Deputies say Hurley was caught in the…...
Two men shot overnight on Sawyer Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two men were shot Wednesday night on Sawyer Street, according to the Rochester Police Department. Officers said they received a ShotSpotter activation and reports about a shooting on Sawyer Street. They arrived around 11 p.m. and later learned two men were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital...
Morning Briefing: Hochul blames GOP over government shutdown, Bills ready for Patriots in prime...
Good morning, Rochester. Here's what you need to know today. We'll have a mix of sun and clouds today with highs in the upper 60s to middle 70s. It's not going to be as chilly tonight. Lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s under a mostly clear to partly cloudy sky.
