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Funding to address physician diversity in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald joined leaders from the Associated Medical Schools of New York Friday to announce more than $4.5 million in state funding to increase diversity among physicians. “Quite frankly we need to have more people in health care who represent different points of view. Healthcare […]
Southern New York Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Today: Flash Flooding, High Winds Until 8PM
Binghamton, NY – Residents of Southern New York should prepare for severe thunderstorms today, which could lead to flash flooding and hazardous conditions. A warm front moving through the area will bring scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning, but the threat will intensify this afternoon. According to...
Newark: Changing to W-FL Independent Football League was "huge win-win"
NEWARK - Last year, Newark and seven other area high school football teams opted out of Section V Federation Football scheduling and formed the Wayne-Finger Lakes Independent Football League so they could begin competing against one another like they had done five years before. Despite countervailing opinions however, the controversial...
NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise. "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend...
‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
NY will use Medicaid funding for housing, transportation and food
Queens residents receive food and other items from Food Bank For New York City at Elmhurst Hospital on September 16, 2021. Social factors like stable housing and food access weigh heavily on public health. A Biden administration waiver will allow the state to more thoroughly support them. [ more › ]
Local groups hold BBQ fundraiser to fight against child poverty
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The community in Rochester gathered Saturday afternoon in the form of a barbeque to fight against childhood poverty. Good Vibes Music Shop and Triano’s Meat Market and Deli put together a parking lot cookout, complete with live music and food. Organizers said, it’s an effort to raise money for the local […]
Keuka College Field Hockey Opens 2024 Season
KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — The Keuka College Field Hockey team lost on Saturday to Wittenberg University 3-0 at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex to open the 2024 season. Jordan Nichols made 10 saves in goal for Keuka College (0-1). Wittenberg University 3 at Keuka College 0. The Tigers controlled...
St. John Fisher welcomes ‘historic’ Class of 2028, considered one of the largest
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — St. John Fisher University is welcoming its largest class size in the school’s history. Comprised of 687 students, the class of 2028 officially arrived at campus Saturday. “They also enter as the strongest academic group that’s ever entered, the most diverse class that we’ve ever entered,” said Jose Perales, the vice […]
Jailed man dies in cell, MCSO investigates
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man in jail died Saturday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, jail deputies found the 35-year-old man unconscious in a cell around 8 a.m. Despite efforts to save his life, he was eventually pronounced dead. A cause of death has yet to […]
Tomcats beat Keuka, Pitt-Bradford on final day of Keuka Tournament
KEUKA, N.Y. – The Thiel College women's volleyball team concluded play at the Keuka Tournament with wins over Keuka and Pitt-Bradford on Saturday. The Tomcats went 3-0 this weekend to open the 2024 season. In the first match of the day, the Tomcats beat Keuka, 3-1, with set scores...
Irondequoit Arts & Music Festival returns for 2nd year
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Irondequoit Arts & Music Festival returned to I-Square Saturday for its second year in a row, this time, with a new addition. The festival itself was scheduled to run until 8 p.m., with dozens of arts and craft vendors and live music performances onstage. Things kicked off at 11 a.m. […]
Celebration of life held for 5-year-old who died in Portland Ave. arson
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A celebration of life is being held at the Caanan Baptist Church of Christ for Malakai Stovall – a 5-year-old boy who died as a result of an arson on Portland Avenue. Two sisters, Tiakalya and Taquida Hendrix, were both arrested and accused of...
Man shot and killed inside vehicle identified
Rochester police have identified the man shot and killed on Cuba Place on Friday as 39-year-old James Jackson Jr., a resident of Rochester. On Friday, at about 6:15 p.m., a ShotSpotter alert was activated on Cuba Place, police said. Officers discovered a vehicle crashed into a pole upon arrival. Jackson, the driver and sole occupant, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body, was taken to the University Rochester Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead...
Locally shot movie Death Certificate premieres
Rochester is rolling out the red carpet for the premiere of a movie shot right here in the City. Actor Kenneth "Skrill" Paige, a Rochester native, joins ARC Rochester to tell us about "Death Certificate." "Death Certificate" tells the story of two brothers. One is murdered, and the other (Paige)...
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