Hamlin
Politics
RCSD holds forum on interim superintendent search. What residents want
Rochester parents, residents and school district staff want the same thing in an interim superintendent that they want in every RCSD educator: integrity, cultural understanding and a commitment to children in the city. That was the message from several speakers at Thursday's forum on the selection of an interim superintendent, something that the board has said it will announce within a week. That person will briefly overlap with and then succeed Carmine Peluso, who is leaving to...
Flower City Challenge to close roads this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A traffic advisory has been released regarding the Flower City Challenge race this weekend. YellowJacket Racing and Fleet Feet organized this annual half marathon, 5k, and kid’s half-mile race which takes place on streets around the City of Rochester. Over 2000 participants have signed up for the longer two runs and […]
Local and state officials highlight Rochester’s NYS budget
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New funding was secured for the Flower City as part of the state budget with a total of 30 million on its way to Monroe County. This is expected to target issues including the cost of living for families, public safety, and poverty. In fact, half of the 50 million anti-poverty […]
Gov. Hochul refers Monroe County DA to Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Governor Hochul released a statement in response to body-cam footage of Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley during a traffic stop. Hochul announced she referred Doorley to the New York State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct, saying the district attorney undermined her ability to hold others accountable for their actions. The Commission on […]
⚠️ Update on Long-Term Road Construction Impacting Inner Loop in Rochester, NY
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Residents and commuters in Rochester can expect significant traffic adjustments due to a capital improvement project beginning April 25, 2024, at 2:54 PM and concluding on May 2, 2024, at 2:55 PM. The project, which will take place on the Inner Loop from I-490 to N Union Street, aims to rehabilitate highway lighting, enhancing safety and visibility for drivers. During this period, both directions of the Inner Loop will be impacted by the construction work. Monroe County Department of Transportation is overseeing the project. For further details or inquiries, Dave Kubiak can be contacted at 585-753-7731. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and to expect delays in the affected area.
🚧 Construction Update: Alternating Lane Closures on NY-19 in Brockport, April 25-26
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Attention Brockport residents and commuters: The New York State Department of Transportation has announced that construction activities on NY-19, known locally as Lake Road, will lead to alternating lane closures from the intersection with Transit Way in Sweden to the area around 4680 Lake Road. This construction is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, and Friday, April 26th, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on both days. During these times, travelers can expect changes in traffic patterns and may experience delays. All lanes are expected to be open to traffic outside of these times. Commuters are advised to account for extra travel time or seek alternative routes if possible to avoid inconveniences. Please stay tuned for any further updates regarding this construction event.
Monroe County GOP supports Sandra Doorley after traffic incident
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Republican leaders in Monroe County announced they will continue to support District Attorney Sandra Doorley following her traffic stop incident. In a statement sent to News 8, Republican Conference Leader Steve Brew says they will not allow Doorley’s decades of work to be overshadowed by “a moment of clearly expressed regret.” […]
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.