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Teen charged in MLK Park mass shooting
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 16-year-old boy was indicted Tuesday on multiple charges in connection with a mass shooting at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park in June. According to investigators, a group was arguing in the park around 2:45 a.m. on June 23 when at least one person pulled out a handgun and […]
Through life and loss, animals teach compassion and love at farm sanctuary
As founder Jonell Chudyk and volunteers prepare for the annual Fall Festival at Mockingbird Farm Sanctuary this Saturday, they are doing so with eagerness for newcomers to visit the farm and 47 rescued occupants — from ducks and chickens to donkeys, cows and pigs — while also with heavy hearts about loss in the way any animal lover would.
NY weather: Pea-sized hail anticipated with thunderstorms to hit New York Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:08 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Niagara, Orleans and Genesee counties. The storms may bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:08 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near...
Third Rochester area Walgreens set to close doors
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A third Walgreens in the Rochester area will be closing its doors. Walgreens confirmed Tuesday that its store at 565 Monroe Ave in Rochester will be closing on November 14. On Monday, News 8 reported the closure of the Walgreens on Pattonwood Drive in Irondequoit. Walgreens has said the decisions were […]
Rochester police search for suspect after Orange Street shooting
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man was rushed into surgery Tuesday after a shooting on Orange Street in Rochester. According to the Rochester Police Department, a 33-year-old man and a known suspect were arguing around 3:30 p.m. when the 33-year-old was shot at least once. He was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital and sent […]
Genesee County native, National Guard Major General promoted to two-star rank
NEWBURGH, N.Y. — New York Air National Guard Major General Michael Bank was officially promoted to his two-star rank on Tuesday during a ceremony on board a C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh. Bank is a resident of Darien Center in Genesee...
Lollypop Farms begins Kindness for all Kind construction
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Lollypop Farms took the next steps in its massive Kindness for all Kind capital campaign project Wednesday. It marked the start of phase one of construction, creating a new learning center, donation room and space for the shelter’s farm animals, among other things. In order to get the project underway, crews […]
Fairport, Irondequoit enter the picture: New York state football rankings for Oct. 9
Two unbeaten teams have been recognized in the New York State Sportswriters Association rankings for the first time this season. Undefeated Fairport (5-0 in Class AA) and Irondequoit (5-0 in Class A) have entered the picture in their respective classifications. Both teams were mentioned among honorable mentions in the three previous lists. ...
New York Army National Guard helicopters return from North Carolina deployment
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Three New York Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopters returned to Rochester Wednesday after helping with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina. Officials said 16 soldiers, four generators, and the three helicopters were sent from Rochester to support the North Carolina National Guard. They moved food, water, medical supplies, […]
Major Logistics Company Closing Another NY Warehouse, Layoffs Announced
Another closure is rattling Upstate New York. It continues to be a rough year for some of the country's biggest businesses. The ongoing economic pressures from the pandemic has put many companies in a financial bind. Changing consumer habits due to inflation has contributed to what feels like a record...
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