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Four teens arrested after two police chases
Rochester, N.Y. — Four teens have been arrested after a police chase following an armed robbery and involving two different stolen cars. Shortly after 7pm on Thursday, Rochester Police responded to a report of a gunpoint robbery on Bronson Court. The victim, fearing for his life, handed his possessions to the suspects, who fled in what police say are two stolen Kias.
Rochester school buses are delivering kids late, sometimes by more than two hours. Why?
At precisely 8:43 a.m. on a recent weekday, a yellow school bus eased to a stop in front of Adrian Burrows' house on Grand Avenue in northeast Rochester. A quick wave to his mom on the front porch, and the fifth-grader was on his way to Frank Fowler Dow School 52. That's the way it's supposed to happen every day. ...
Police: Several drivers tried to hit students at Franklin High School after dismissal
Rochester, N.Y. — Multiple SUVs drove recklessly on the lawn in front of Franklin High School and tried to hit kids coming out of school during dismissal Thursday afternoon, according to police. No injuries have been reported. Police said they stopped one of the SUVs and arrested a young...
'This is a tragedy.' New details released in work zone crash that killed Thruway worker
A New York State Thruway Authority worker was killed and a second was injured Thursday afternoon when a tractor-trailer struck them as they were working on the highway, according to New York State Police. Trooper Lynnea Crane said that an eastbound tractor-trailer driven by a 64-year-old man from Oswego County...
Weather Forecast: Rain holds east and south, Rochester is mostly dry
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – We have a mostly dry day with temperatures holding in the 50s. Rain showers are focused south and east of the region. That system is out Friday night and the next one is back Saturday. This one is weaker, but more broad and closer to home. That means area-wide sporadic light rain showers off and on throughout the weekend. We will favor Saturday afternoon and most of Sunday. There will be many hours of dry time throughout this stretch. Both days add up to a few tenths of an inch. This system moves on and gets replaced yet again by another that will bring showers Monday. Next week is trending wet with a boundary that just holds overhead. We should finally see temperatures back to normal by next weekend.
Police investigating hit-and-run on 590
Brighton, N.Y. — Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash Thursday morning on State Route 590. Police said one car struck another in the southbound lanes between Browncroft Boulevard and Blossom Road around 8:10 a.m. The striking car fled the scene, according to police. No injuries were reported.
Vacant home on Glendale Park catches fire
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A fire inside a vacant home on Glendale Park is under investigation by the Rochester Fire Department. News 8 was told by firefighters at the scene that the fire started in the garage before spreading to the house. No injuries have been reported. There is no word yet on what caused […]
Rochester police cracking down on illegal dirt bikes, ATVs after tragic incident in Albany
After nearly two weeks in a coma, a University at Albany student hit by an illegal dirt bike is now awake, as reported by 13WHAM affiliate WRGB. Rochester police said they have seen numerous deaths and significant injuries locally in recent years due to illegal dirt bikes and ATVs, and said new strategies are now helping officers get them off city roads.
Rochester leaders rally for peace amid a surge in violent crimes.
Rochester, N.Y. — Rochester's recent wave of crime is prompting community leaders to once again take a stand and take back their streets. United and Healing Through Hope brought people together to rally for peace on Thursday. The city has recently been plagued by six homicides last weekend alone,...
Home of 'Best Cuban Sandwich in Upstate NY' reopens in Rochester after 6-month closure
Walking back into Georgie's Bakery and Cafe, which she and her husband have owned since 2005, brought Liz Ruiz a rush of upsetting memories. It was Oct. 21, 2023, and she and her husband, George Ruiz, had readied their family business in the Highland Park neighborhood for a busy day. Breads and pastries were baked. Empanadas were filled, folded and fried. The kitchen was stocked to prepare a varied menu, including their popular Cubano sandwich, which their window proclaims is the best in upstate New York.
Webster Town Court reveals the cost of Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley's traffic ticket
Webster, N.Y. (WHAM) — Webster Town Court has revealed how much Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley has to pay for the speeding ticket from her viral traffic stop last month, as an out-of-town judge has been assigned to handle her case. BACKGROUND: Body camera video of Monroe County...
Bay & Goodman Pizza replaced by a Mr. Shoes on Mt. Hope Ave.
Bay & Goodman Pizza, which opened in September 2023 at 1687 Mt. Hope Ave. in Mt. Hope Plaza, closed in late April and about a week ago was replaced by Mr. Shoes Pizza, which previously was at 1921 South Ave. However, Bay & Goodman isn’t gone for good, said longtime owner Larry Piccarreto. He and his family are moving the business to another property in the city, but he declined to say where. ...
Farmington man sentenced to 25 to life in prison for cattle trailer police chase
RIOCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Farmington man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Wednesday, after nearly killing someone during a 2021 police chase. Jeffrey Dibble, 48, stole a pickup truck with a cattle trailer attached to it on September 15, 2021, leading police on a chase and hitting multiple cars before crashing […]
When will the last frost happen in Rochester? What the records say
As days are getting warmer and flowers are beginning to bloom, one question on the mind of gardeners around the area has been: When will the last frost happen in Rochester? The answer varies year-to-year with the weather, though May is a not uncommon time of year to see the final frost of the preceding winter. ...
Head Start program may be forced to close in Rochester
Monroe County's only Head Start program may be forced to close its doors this summer, impacting hundreds of families and staff in Rochester. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/monroe-county/head-start-program-may-be-forced-to-close-in-rochester/
Woman hospitalized after house fire on Westfall Rd.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One woman was taken to the hospital following an early morning house fire on Westfall Road. A lot of smoke was seen coming from the multi-story home. A News 8 crew is at the scene and says firefighters from Brighton, Penfield, and Fairport conducted an exterior attack. One woman was taken […]
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