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Gov. Hochul: ‘Statewide Discrepancies’ in application of Bail Law reforms
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Speaking in a gaggle with reporters Monday afternoon following a funding announcement surrounding public safety, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the topic of Criminal Justice reforms, specifically Bail Reform Laws. These were first enacted in 2019 under then-Governor Andrew Cuomo, initially taking effect in 2020, and ended cash bail for misdemeanors, as […]
Pizzeria closes in Pittsford Plaza. Here's why
The Pizza Stop in Pittsford Plaza has closed. An email recently sent to customers cited “inflated supply costs, rising labor expenses, and an overall reliance on third-party delivery apps” as the reasons for shutting down the pizzeria after six years. In addition, for the past two years, Pizza Stop founder Jim Staffieri has been...
How to watch Bills vs Dolphins Thursday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — What a way to start the season! We barely get to catch our breath from the Bills comeback win Sunday against the Cardinals, before the team heads to Miami for its second game in four days. Thursday night, the Bills take on the Dolphins who had a dramatic win of their […]
Vote: Section V's Boys Athlete of the Week for September 2-8 presented by Faber Builders
It's time to take a look at the standout performers from Section V. Your vote will determine who will be the Faber Builders Boys Sports Athlete of the Week for September 2-8. The players' credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 8 p.m. Tuesday. The winner will be announced on our Instagram page Wednesday morning. ...
Free food given out to Rochester folks in need
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Sunday, the Rochester community was fed – seasoned with love. Folks over at the Community Justice Initiative and Sweet Ida Mae Pantry teamed up for a mission to ensure those facing food insecurity have direct access to healthy meals. “We just want to give back to the community,” said Joshua Coley, […]
FLOODED: What happened in Webster Monday?
Early this afternoon, it started raining in Webster. For awhile, it felt like it might never stop. When all was said and done, radar estimates parts of Webster picked up half a foot of water in just a few short hours. All the while, other parts of the region didn’t see a drop of rain. […]
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