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Rochester police search for suspect after Orange Street shooting
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man was rushed into surgery Tuesday after a shooting on Orange Street in Rochester. According to the Rochester Police Department, a 33-year-old man and a known suspect were arguing around 3:30 p.m. when the 33-year-old was shot at least once. He was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital and sent […]
Empty cash register stolen from Family Dollar on Genesee Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – An empty cash register has been stolen from a Family Dollar location on Genesee Street Friday night. Rochester police say they responded to the Family Dollar for the report of a larceny and later learned that the suspects entered the store which was open for business and stole the cash register […]
Man charged in deadly 2020 Rochester shooting
A man was charged this week in connection with a 2020 homicide, according to Rochester police. Jalen Reed, 31, of Rochester was charged Monday with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, both felonies, in connection with the April 29, 2020 shooting death of Nathan L. Bernard, 32, on Genesee Street, said Capt. Greg Bello of the Rochester Police Department. ...
‘Motivated to provide:’ Arc of Monroe spotlights National Disability Employment Awareness Month
SPENCERPORT, N.Y. (WROC) – October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Here at home, the Arc of Monroe is spotlighting a program that has made a major difference in connecting people of all abilities with regular work. When one walks into Texas BBQ Joint on Spencerport’s South Union Street, the smell of the food is […]
It's back to the original name as food truck turned restaurant opens second location
Chick Magnet has opened its second location in the former home to Schaller's at 2747 West Henrietta Road in Brighton, just north of Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road. "Chick Magnet?" foodies in the know may ask. "Wait a minute. Didn't they change their name to The Magnet?" Why yes. Let's review: ...
New York Army National Guard helicopters return from North Carolina deployment
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Three New York Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopters returned to Rochester Wednesday after helping with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina. Officials said 16 soldiers, four generators, and the three helicopters were sent from Rochester to support the North Carolina National Guard. They moved food, water, medical supplies, […]
Third Rochester area Walgreens set to close doors
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A third Walgreens in the Rochester area will be closing its doors. Walgreens confirmed Tuesday that its store at 565 Monroe Ave in Rochester will be closing on November 14. On Monday, News 8 reported the closure of the Walgreens on Pattonwood Drive in Irondequoit. Walgreens has said the decisions were […]
Genesee County native, National Guard Major General promoted to two-star rank
NEWBURGH, N.Y. — New York Air National Guard Major General Michael Bank was officially promoted to his two-star rank on Tuesday during a ceremony on board a C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh. Bank is a resident of Darien Center in Genesee...
NY weather: Pea-sized hail anticipated with thunderstorms to hit New York Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:08 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Niagara, Orleans and Genesee counties. The storms may bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:08 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near...
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