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3-month-old Mauled to Death by Dogs in Rochester; Parents were Smoking Marijuana when Alleged Attack Happened
A tragic incident involving a newborn baby and dog happened in Rochester. The parents of the victim were smoking marijuana downstairs, authorities report. Two individuals, aged 19, entered a plea of not guilty to charges of manslaughter on Thursday. They are accused of leaving their 3-month-old baby unattended while engaging in the consumption of marijuana.
Sunrise Smart Start: Rochester native at DNC, Fairport Music Festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Friday, August 23, 2024. Weather Forecast: Sunshine and warmer air heading into the weekend It was another cold start this morning with temperatures in the 50s. Clear skies and high pressure will push numbers into the upper […]
Sisters arraigned after being charged with arson in fire that killed 5-year-old
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The two sisters accused of setting a house fire on Portland Avenue, which killed a 5-year-old boy, were arraigned for a second time on Friday. A grand jury had previously indicted 21-year-old Tiakalya and 31-year-old Taquida Hendrix on several charges. Earlier, they were arraigned and pleaded not guilty in Rochester City Court to arson and murder charges. Now, they’ve been arraigned in Supreme County Court for jurisdiction reasons.
RIT students urged to launch dreams in their new journeys
More than 3,100 new RIT students got their official welcome Thursday, first parading past cheering faculty and staff in the annual Tiger Walk, then in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center for some friendly advice during this year’s Fall Convocation for New Students. “I am confident that this...
Leroy man charged with DWI after crash involving off-duty officer
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Leroy man was charged with DWI after a car crash involving an off-duty police officer. The Rochester Police Department said the crash happened Thursday night on the Rt. 490 exit ramp toward Culver Road. The off-duty officer was stopped in traffic on the ramp when they were rear-ended by another […]
Central Park Five members condemn Trump at DNC for calling for their execution
Four members of the so-called Central Park Five were introduced at the Democratic convention by the Rev. Al Sharpton Thursday, who brought them on stage after saying that Donald Trump "a fellow New Yorker I've known for 40 years," took "a position on racial issues" just once in that time."He spent a small fortune on full-page ads calling for the execution of five innocent young teenagers," Sharpton said."Our youth was stolen from us," one of the exonerated five, Korey Wise, said. "Every day, as we walked into the courtroom, people screamed at us and threatened us because of Donald Trump....
News10NBC Investigates: Advantage Federal Credit Union warns customers over 60 of new financial scam using bank’s real phone number
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Advantage Federal Credit Union says they started noticing a new twist on financial scams targeting customers over the age of 60 at the beginning of the month. The scammers are deceiving customers by using the real phone number of the bank. Nihada Donohew, VP of Branch...
Stabbing victim critical, suspect injured after fight on North Goodman Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A victim and a suspect were both injured Thursday after a dispute on North Goodman Street in Rochester led to a stabbing, according to police. Police were called to Rochester General Hospital shortly after 4:30 p.m., after a 35-year-old man walked in with at least one stab wound. Investigators said he […]
Man seriously injured in RV crash on Thruway in Henrietta
Henrietta, N.Y. — A man has serious injuries after an RV towing a car crashed Thursday afternoon on the New York State Thruway. Police said the eastbound vehicle went off the north shoulder shortly before 1:10 p.m. between East Henrietta and Pinnacle roads. The RV crashed into trees, trapping...
3 Earthquakes in 1 Day Shake Parts of New York & Jersey
Three earthquakes 15 minutes apart hit parts of Upstate New York and New Jersey. The tremors struck during the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 20 according to USGS. However, not many probably felt them. Earthquakes in New York. There have been more than 550 earthquakes in New York State....
Best Weekend Events For Aug. 23-25 In Western New York
It’s starting to feel like football season in Western New York, with several football related activities finally making its debut. When you’re from Buffalo, it always feels like football season, and this weekend we’re really excited to cheer on our Buffalo Bills, the Buffalo Bisons, and enjoy some live music!
“Red Flag” for 2024 Winter Forecast in New York State
There is a red flag in the Farmer's Almanac for the winter forecast this year. The forecast is a unique one for sure. Usually, when the Farmer's Almanac comes out, the forecast is pretty simple: it's usually either going to snow a lot or a little. The first day of...
NYS Fair concert guide: Disco, R&B queens highlight Pride Day (Friday, Aug. 23)
Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of music performers and showtimes every day of the 2024 NYS Fair on syracuse.com. There are two main stages: Suburban Park and Chevy Court. Suburban Park will host the Fair’s largest concerts in the New York Experience area on the west end near Gate 10, in the back of the Midway and past the Expo Center. Chevy Court is located near Gate 1, next to the Center of Progress Building and by the Dairy Products Building. Both have limited seating available.
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
Warren Zeiders headlines Day 2 of the NYS Fair (photos)
Rain exited stage left and pure sunshine filled day two of the New York State Fair. Warren Zeiders took the Suburban Park Stage at sunset to a screaming crowd. The audience, a mix of many age groups, danced and sang along with his performance. Zeiders, a Pennsylvania native, is a...
Hudson Valley Towns Benefit from $30 Million in Federal Grants for Water Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley region is set to receive a substantial boost in its efforts to enhance water quality and infrastructure, thanks to $30 million in grants from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This funding, part of a broader $265 million investment by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), will support 30 communities across the state in tackling critical issues with their drinking water systems.
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