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Rochester man shot on Clifford Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man was hospitalized Tuesday after a shooting on Clifford Avenue. Investigators said the 28-year-old man was taken to Rochester General Hospital around 3:00 p.m. for a gunshot wound. His injuries were reportedly not life-threatening. Police determined the shooting happened on Clifford Avenue near Hollister Street. The circumstances behind the […]
Man shot on Clifford Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. — Police are investigating a shooting on the city's north side. Officers responded to Rochester General Hospital around 3 p.m. for a report of a walk-in gunshot victim. Police said the 28-year-old man had at least one gunshot wound to the lower body and was treated for...
News10NBC Investigates: Despite paying on time and calling in meter reads, Penfield man hit with $12K RG&E bill
PENFIELD, N.Y. – A Penfield man who has been paying his RG&E bill on time every month was shocked when he opened up his June bill to find a balance of more than $12,000. For more than a year, News10NBC Investigative Reporter Jennifer Lewke has helped to straighten out RG&E billing issues for more than 100 customers, saving them thousands of dollars.
Fireworks to light up Canandaigua again, but not on July Fourth. When to see them
CANANDAIGUA, NY — Fireworks will be returning this summer to Canandaigua, although not on the Fourth of July holiday. The city and town of Canandaigua are partnering to bring back a fireworks display, which will be held at dusk Saturday, July 6. As in the past, the fireworks will be shot into the summer night sky at the north end of the lake, off Kershaw Park.
Motorcyclist hospitalized after hitting deer in Hamlin
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A motorcyclist was hospitalized Tuesday, after hitting a deer while driving in Hamlin. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said the motorcyclist hit a deer on Morton Road. The motorcyclist was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital. Police did not know the extent of their injuries. Morton Road was closed between Redman Road […]
Police find ghost gun during traffic stop in Gates
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man was arrested Monday after police said they found a handgun with 3D printed parts in his possession. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a Honda Accord in Gates around 3:15 p.m. They claim the driver “exhibited nervous behavior” and had a black bag between his […]
Police: Stolen car hits parked RPD car, building
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — There was a large police scene on Lyell Avenue, near Daus Alley. Rochester officers initially responded to reports of a stolen car with the suspects still inside it. When they got there, the car tried to speed off, nearly hitting one of the responding officers. It...
Deputies: ‘Ghost gun’ found during traffic stop in Gates
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester man faces weapon charges after being found with a “ghost gun” during a traffic stop Monday in Gates, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a 2007 Honda Accord in the area of Route...
Police investigate after man arrives at hospital with gunshot wound
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital on Tuesday afternoon. At 3 p.m., officers went to Rochester General Hospital for a walk-in gunshot victim who came by a private vehicle. The victim was a 28-year-old man from the city who had a gunshot wound to the lower body. He was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.
Schumer announces $40M to make I-90 a 'semiconductor superhighway'
New Yorkers can start call I-90 the "semiconductor superhighway." Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer already is after announcing a $40 million investment through the CHIPS Act that is coming to the state. “In a few years, a quarter of all the chips manufactured in the United States will be along...
Syracuse women’s lacrosse picks up transfer from Rochester area
Syracuse, N.Y. —The Syracuse University women’s lacrosse team has picked up a transfer from the Rochester area. Ava Peers of Fairport, N.Y., who spent her freshman season at the University of Louisville as a midfielder, will transfer to Syracuse for the 2025 season. Peers’ high school coach, Mara Karpp, confirmed the transfer to syracuse.com.
RPD: Officer nearly struck during stolen vehicle pursuit
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) – Rochester police say the driver of a stolen vehicle nearly struck an officer during a pursuit on Tuesday night. Investigators say a vehicle was stolen on Lyell Avenue and Daus Alley just before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. The owner of the vehicle says they saw the...
Schumer announces $40 million in Tech Hub funding for Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer announced on Tuesday the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region being the first of only 12 Tech Hub award winners in the nation, bringing a major $40 million in federal funding to the region. Read more from WBEN:
CNY leaders plan out future investments after being awarded millions in federal funding
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Three major cities in Upstate New York have been awarded $40 million in federal funding under the CHIPS & Science Law. Senator Chuck Schumer announced the news on Tuesday. Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo win $40 million to establish 'Semiconductor Superhighway'. The $40 million will be divided...
WATCH FULL INTERVIEW: ‘I am truly grateful for him’: It’s RCSD interim superintendent Demario Strickland’s first week on the job
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — While the kids are off for summer, Rochester City School District’s new interim superintendent is hitting the ground running. Demario Strickland is no stranger to education. He started as an elementary school teacher. Now, he’s leading Rochester City Schools. News10NBC’s Marsha Augustin stopped by...
Camp Abilities brings accessible summer camp to Brockport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An awesome program is bringing folks from all over the world to Brockport this summer. It’s called Camp Abilities — a one-week overnight educational sports camp for children with visual impairments or deaf/blindness. Campers range in age from nine to 19 and come from a variety of backgrounds. They stay in […]
Planning key to avoiding travel headaches this Fourth of July
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Independence Day is Thursday and many people plan to celebrate by taking a vacation. The Transportation Security Administration is preparing for a busy travel season. TSA says they typically screen 2.5 million people nationwide. But since last month, that number has increased by several hundreds of...
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