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Weather Forecast: Scattered showers from Helene’s remnants outer bands
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As Helene’s remnants continue to spin away over Kentucky and Tennessee we’ll continue to see rain, mist, drizzle, and generally overcast skies for the remainder of the night. Lows won’t fall to far at least generally sitting in the 60s thanks to the clouds. Sunday will feature much of the same […]
Greece officer’s rifle found in Buffalo results in two arrests
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Two Buffalo men have been arrested after an AR-15-style rifle, which had been stolen from a Greece Police officer’s personal vehicle, was recovered in Buffalo. According to GPD, the rifle was stolen on July 9 from the officer’s vehicle between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. when it was parked at an […]
Teen hospitalized after being shot on Rochester’s Ave. E
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 16-year-old boy from Rochester was hospitalized after being shot in the city Friday night. According to police, he was found shot on Avenue E just before 6 p.m. It comes about an hour after another man was found shot in the city, though the scenes were not connected by police. […]
Schuyler County Judge set to resign while under investigation for attending Jan 6. rally
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WETM) — A Village of Montour Falls Town Court Justice is set to resign after being told he was under investigation for his possible attendance at the January 6, 2021 rally in Washington D.C., a stipulation document revealed. Donald R. Spaccio, a justice with the Montour Falls Village Court since 2001 and […]
Superheroes unite: Masquerade ball to support children with cancer
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) —Local superheroes are descending on Webster in October for a good cause. The Ryan Callahan Foundation is hosting a superhero-themed masquerade ball called “Signal for Hope,” which will feature live entertainment, raffles and some immersive experiences for guests to take part in. It’s the organization’s first fundraising event, with all of the […]
Rochester nonprofit works to clean litter across city
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Although summer has come and gone, there is one major part left behind across the city’s streets: litter. Walking For Rochester, a local nonprofit, aims to get rid of it. Matt Apple co-founded the organization in 2020 and since then, the support and involvement from the community has grown immensely. “Our […]
Man fighting for his life after Rochester shooting
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police confirmed that a 53-year-old man had to be hospitalized after being shot in the city Friday night. Police had a portion of St. Paul Street near Seth Green Drive shut down for the investigation. The area has since been cleared. Officers arrived at the scene just before 5 p.m. […]
Primetime 585 Shining Star: Kaylee Maas makes a splash
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 16-year-old from Our Lady of Mercy School in Rochester has become quite the shining star. Kaylee Maas is making waves on the varsity swim team – staying active year-round with the Webster BlueFins. She’s been in the pool since she was 7 years old, specializing in freestyle, particularly in distance events. […]
Town of Brighton celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Town of Brighton celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Friday, honoring several people from the community. The honorees included Andy and Carmen Bailey of Carmen’s Cooking, Captain Jose Caraballo of the Brighton Police Department, and Nydia Padilla-Rodriguez of Borinquen Dance Theater. The celebration included a performance by the dance theater. “For me, […]
Rochester Regional Health celebrates advanced practice practitioners
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It’s an exciting week for Rochester Regional Health, celebrating their advanced practice practitioners, also known as APPs. They hosted a conference with speakers across different healthcare fields Friday, to discuss and celebrate the impact that advanced practice practitioners have on the community. The group’s supervisor says the level of healthcare provided […]
Funeral held for Myrtle Watson, killed in stabbing on Sixth Street in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On Sixth Street in Rochester Friday, friends and family are mourned the loss of Myrtle Watson. Watson, 63, was killed in her home on Sixth Street on September 14. Her family said she was stabbed between 60 and 80 times. Her loved ones focused on the light she brought to the […]
Wanted: Rochester Reddit user who posted about rabid beaver in Perinton
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Department of Public Health is asking for help finding someone who posted about an aggressive beaver in Perinton. In a September 25 post to the Rochester subreddit, the person writes about an August 29 encounter with what they thought was a muskrat in Spring Lake Park. They said […]
‘Some people remember Christmas…I remember my dentist’: How a dental procedure gave a patient confidence
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Jim Locicero is turning 73 in October — he’s struggled with his teeth since he was a kid. He says he went through life talking and smiling with his mouth as closed as possible because he was afraid people would notice. “Some people remember Christmas, Valentine’s Day sometimes, all the candy […]
Big Game Bound: Antonio Pierce on Raiders loss, Mike Tomlin on Justin Fields
INDIANAPOLIS – Every week “Big Game Bound” takes a listen around the NFL to see what coaches and players are saying into an open mic. This week’s segment features some strong words from Raiders’ head coach Antonio Pierce after his team lost to the struggling Panthers in week three. Plus, the Steelers’ Mike Tomlin explains […]
rue 21, Hot Pot 585, and more coming to Mall at Greece Ridge
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Some new additions are being added to the Mall at Greece Ridge, including a familiar location! Clothing store rue 21 is returning to the Mall at Greece Ridge later this year in its previous 8,090 square foot location near entrance six. This came after last May’s announcement that rue21 would close […]
Rochester Prep holds blood drive in honor of late graduate
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Students, teachers, and staff at Rochester Prep rolled up their sleeves Friday to remember one of their late classmates. Samaya Cameron was just 19 years old and was in her first year of college when she died due to complications from sickle cell disease. Since then, the Rochester Prep family has […]
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