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New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
5 WNY companies laid off 400+ workers in Q2
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Hundreds of jobs were lost in the second quarter in Western New York, with Tesla contributing the largest number of cuts at its South Buffalo plant. The region saw fewer layoffs overall than in the first quarter, though. Between April and June, about 442 jobs were...
Police investigating vandalism at Spot Coffee
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Officers with the Rochester Police Department say Spot Coffee on East Avenue in Rochester was vandalized Friday evening. A preliminary investigation suggests that a suspect kicked one of the front windows of the business and broke it. Officers say the suspect also broke a window on the front door. Anyone with […]
RPD: Teen arrested on Durnan Street for waving gun on blue light camera
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A teenager was arrested Friday night in Rochester, after police said they saw him waving a gun around on a blue light surveillance camera. Investigators say the 15-year-old boy flashed the firearm in the air around 8:35 p.m. Police said he ran away when officers got to the scene. The boy […]
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
Armed Robbery at Culver Rd. Store: RPD Seeks Suspects
(WNY News Now) – ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Police Department (RPD) is on the hunt for suspects involved in an armed robbery at the Kwik-Fill store on Culver Road. The incident, which has left the local community on edge, occurred late Tuesday night around 10:52 p.m. According...
YMCA encourages summer learning through Power Scholars Academy
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The YMCA of Greater Rochester is encouraging summer learning for kids through the Power Scholars Academy. The program blends small-group academic instruction with camp-like enrichment activities over a six-week period. It’s designed to help prevent summer learning loss for kids in pre-K through ninth grade. “We know that there are very […]
Armed Robbery on Jones Avenue: Dollar General Employee Targeted
(WNY News Now) – Rochester – In a brazen daylight incident, a Dollar General employee was robbed at gunpoint on Jones Avenue in Rochester, N.Y., on Wednesday afternoon. Rochester Police responded to a report of a gunpoint robbery on Jones Avenue near Parkway at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers found a 33-year-old man who reported being robbed at gunpoint.
Durand Eastman Park set for upgrades, including new beach house; city seeks public input
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Durand Eastman Park is a signature spot in Rochester — especially during the summer months — and city leaders have plans to improve the park and build a beach house for visitors. Susan Rock and her grandchildren visit Durand Eastman Beach five times...
AutismUp, iCan Shine help local kids learn to ride bikes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — AutismUp joined iCan Shine Thursday to help local children learn to ride a bicycle. Event organizers say their mission is give everyone access to fun and healthy activities. This event is part of a five-day camp which runs until Friday. There are over 40 people taking part and over 70 volunteers. […]
Send-off celebration for Roberts Wesleyan pole vaulter heading to Olympics
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A big send-off party was held Thursday for Brynn King, a student at Roberts Wesleyan University and a member of Team USA. The pole vaulter is coached by gold medalist Jenn Suhr and was one of three American women to qualify for the Paris Olympics. “I’m...
Child care assistance portal available in New York State
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Child care as low as $15 per week is available to families in need in New York, but not many are taking advantage of the state’s childcare assistance program. Governor Kathy Hochul launched a new portal Friday aimed at helping address the child care crisis. CCAP covers 90 percent of child […]
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