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Rochester police standoff on Cedarwood Terrace
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A portion of Cedarwood Terrace near Kingston Street in Rochester was reopened after a brief standoff Tuesday. According to Rochester police, a city official was carrying out an eviction around 3:30 p.m. when an uninvolved person began an argument and showed what appeared to be a firearm. Police surrounded the house […]
Largest convex mirror constructed by Corning and L3Harris in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Corning and L3Harris have constructed the largest Convex Mirror – taking scientists one step closer to identifying 10 to 100 more objects in the solar system. The 11-foot, 1,500-pound jointly produced mirror is 11-foot wide was installed at the Rubin Observatory in Chile. Corning produced the mirror in Canton, New York, […]
Kucko’s Camera: Seneca Chief on the Erie Canal
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Today John Kucko and his digital devices headed out west to check on a test drive of the new replica Seneca Chief, built to celebrate the Erie Canal’s upcoming bicentennial. The original Seneca Chief traveled the length of the Erie Canal in 1825.
Pedestrian hit by airborne car near Strong Memorial Hospital
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A pedestrian was seriously injured Tuesday, when she was hit by an airborne car that had struck a barrier near Strong Memorial Hospital. According to the Rochester Police Department, the man driving the car was headed to Strong Memorial Hospital for psychiatric treatment around 1:00 p.m. when he sped into a […]
Popular Halloween store reopens locations around Rochester
Summer is still in full swing, but the spooky shopping season is underway as Spirit Halloween locations begin to open. Spirit Halloween's stores are opening nationwide for the fall, with the first stores opening at the start of August to seasonal swag bags. Throughout the month, the national pop-up purveyor of Halloween costumes and towering outdoor animatronic decorations is expected to open more than 1,500 locations across the U.S. It is not the lone retailer already peddling Halloween wares. Other large...
Rochester area chosen to host NYSPHSAA championships
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester area has been selected to host three upcoming New York State Public High School Sports Athletic Association championships over the next three years. The statewide championships for boys golf, boys volleyball, and girls swimming and diving will all be held in Rochester in 2025, 2026, and 2027, Visit Rochester […]
Colorado man arrested after Big Flats road rage incident involving gunfire
This story was updated to add a mugshot of Jacob Heckman. BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM) — A Colorado man was arrested after allegedly shooting a car on the highway during a road rage incident in Big Flats on Monday afternoon. According to the New York State Police Department, a man driving a blue Dodge Dakota […]
Lesli Myers-Small, new executive director of the Rochester Police Accountability Board
We sit down with the new executive director of the Rochester Police Accountability Board (PAB). Lesli Myers-Small was selected for the position in June. The former RCSD superintendent joins us, along with deputy executive director Ben Wittwer, to discuss the state of the PAB and their vision for the board's future.
Union representing UR skilled trade staff is preparing to go on strike
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — IUOE Local 158, the union that represents more than 300 skilled trade staff at the University of Rochester, is planning a two-day strike. The union submitted an intent to strike notice for next Monday and Tuesday. The union includes staff who maintain campus facilities at the central utility plant and the medical center.
Two staff members accused of abusing person with disabilities in Seneca Falls
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Two staff members are accused of physically abusing a person at a housing facility for people with disabilities. Joseph Kopetchny, 46 of Newark, and Vicki Wilson, 58 of Seneca Falls were arrested after an investigation that began in May. They’re charged with endangering the welfare of a disabled person.
Canisteo Farmer Deals with the Aftermath of Debby, Loses Hundreds of Acres of Cropland
CANISTEO, NY (WENY) -- Some people in Steuben County were hit harder than others when the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby hit the region on Friday, August 9th. Some residents had their homes damaged or lost them entirely, while others lost part of their livelihood and source of income. "The...
Flood recovery help events to be held in Steuben County
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Steuben County residents who were impacted by Friday’s floods have the opportunity to get help from local human service agencies this week. Arbor Housing and Development, Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston, ProAction of Steuben and Yates Counties, and The United Way of the Southern Tier are coming together in Canisteo, Woodhull, […]
Jasper-Troupsburg CSD Gives Update on Jr.-Sr. High School After Hit With Flooding for Second Time
JASPER, NY (WENY) -- The flash flooding event on August 9th once again caused damage to the Jasper-Troupsburg Junior/Senior High School in Steuben County. The school building and grounds first saw significant damage in August of 2021 from the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred. It has remained closed since, with plans for a full restoration of the school.
Police: Bath man dies after being crushed by a wall
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – A man is now dead after an incident that occurred on Tuesday morning at a machine shop in Bath. According to the Village of Bath Police Department, police were called to Clark’s Specialty, a machine shop located at 36 Delaware Ave, for an urgent welfare check after receiving the report of […]
Cliff’s Opens First Store in Oswego, N.Y.
Cliff’s Local Market recently announced the grand opening of a new location in Oswego, N.Y. — the chain’s first store in the city. Along with CITGO-branded gasoline and diesel, the new site features a wide array of foodservice options, 24/7 service, Utica Roasting Coffee and a beer cave with a vast selection of craft beers.
Inmate Violence Surges as a Result of New York State Law
The New York State prison system can be complex and there seems to be a significant increase in the amount of inmate violence. A New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) representative is speaking out on the rising problem. NYSCOPBA Central Region Vice President Bryan Hluska announced...
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
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