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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.
Brighton Police are warning of dangers of ‘sextortion’
BRIGHTON, N.Y. — In today’s digital age, there are plenty of ways for criminals and scammers to take advantage of you online. An increasingly common method is called sextortion. Now, the Brighton Police Department is teaching people, especially minors and young adults, how to be safe online. “Financial...
Greece Post 468 takes third straight District 7 title
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Greece Post 468 used a big inning to clinch a sweep in the semifinals and then again in the championship series opener. No offensive outburst, though, existed in Game 2 of the best two-of-three matchup. Weston Elkovitch didn’t need one. Even if Championship Series Most Outstanding...
Webster Man Sentenced for Fatal Klem Road Hit-and-Run
(WNY News Now) – In a conclusion to last summer’s fatal hit-and-run on Klem Road, a Webster man has been sentenced for the death of a local bicyclist. Ryan Laduca, a 36-year-old Webster resident, was sentenced to 1.5 to 4 years in prison for his involvement in a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of 57-year-old Pamela Rubenstein. The incident occurred on August 23 when Rubenstein was struck by a car while riding her bike down Klem Road.
‘Our thoughts are with the family:’ MCSO ends search for Jeffrey Hoffere at Lehigh Station Trail
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has ended the search for Jeffrey Hoffere at Lehigh Station Trail in Henrietta. Deputies said they were unable to find Hoffere in the swampy area and woods near Lehigh Station Trail and East Henrietta Road. The investigation into his whereabouts will continue. Deputies were told Hoffere […]
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...
Syracuse beats Rochester, 8-5, on Saturday night at NBT Bank Stadium
Syracuse, NY - The Syracuse Mets jumped out to an early 7-0 lead and never looked back en route to an 8-5 victory over the Rochester Red Wings on Saturday night at NBT Bank Stadium. With the win, Syracuse improves to a new high-water mark of 24 games above .500 this season. The Mets are now also tied for first place in the second half International League standings.
Rochester man sentenced to four years in prison on gun charge
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man has been sentenced to four years in prison for a gun charge. On August 12, 2023, 30-year-old Edward A. Pearce was arrested during a traffic stop on Dewey Avenue. Officers said Pearce had a loaded pistol in his waistband. Pearce was charged and convicted of being a felon […]
Boy, 16, faces assault charge in May shooting on Clifton Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A 16-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree assault as well as gun charges in connection with a shooting in May in which a 17-year-old was shot on Clifton Street. Officers responded to Clifton Street at 4:15 p.m. May 1 for the report of shots fired,...
Police see grim parallel between shots fired at patrol car and slaying of Officer Mazurkiewicz
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Police packed into City Court on Friday for the arraignment of a man accused of trying to kill an officer. Police had been conducted an unrelated traffic stop Thursday at the corner of Smith and Grape streets. That’s when police say Ronald Adams fired his gun.
Cheesy Eddie's to offer free cheesecake for National Cheesecake Day
Rochester, N.Y. — Cheesy Eddie's is preparing for its 13th annual National Cheesecake Day celebration, coming up July 26. For the first time, both Cheesy Eddie's locations are participating in the tradition of offering free cheesecake slices. The location at 602 South Ave. in Rochester will be open from...
Helen Barrett Montgomery School No. 50 holds Health and Wellness Fair
Rochester, N.Y. — Students and families raised awareness for the necessity of health screenings and exams. Saturday was the annual Health and Wellness Fair held at School No. 50 in Rochester. The fair is named after the principal's late mother, who died in 2022, from what the principal attributes...
SUNY Brockport hosting RCSD students for learning academy
The MLK Boys Academy, consisting of boys in grades 3 – 6 from the Rochester City School District (RCSD), will take part in lessons with SUNY Brockport professors to help them envision what it might be like to graduate high school and attend college. The MLK Boys Academy started...
Good Question: What are those traffic arms on the Thruway?
VICTOR, N.Y. — If your summer road trips have taken you on the New York State Thruway, maybe you’ve seen a new safety feature at several exits in our area. A traffic gate is maybe not what you’d expect to see when you’re driving at 65 miles per hour on the Thruway, and you won’t see it in action, at least not during the summer months.
TLC’s Forbidden Love: Exploring All Filming Locations
TLC’s ‘Forbidden Love’ is a reality docuseries that explores the relationships of four couples who try to make it work despite having opposite faiths and beliefs. As they navigate their differences, the couples’ unity and relationship are put to the ultimate test. Given the differing opinions of the families, it proves to add even more hurdles and clashes between the couples. They must compromise one thing or the other if they want to make it work with their respective partners.
Rochester Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Illegal Firearm Possession
(WNY News Now) – ROCHESTER, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a Rochester, NY, man who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm, was sentenced to serve 48 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa. Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas...
Tim Artessa named principal of Holley Elementary School
Holley Central School District’s Board of Education has approved Tim Artessa as the new principal of Holley Elementary School. Artessa has served as Holley Elementary School’s assistant principal since September 2016. He will succeed Karri Schiavone, who is now serving as the district’s superintendent. Prior to Holley,...
Camp Abilities completes its 29th year empowering the visually impaired
Did you know that Brockport is the home to Camp Abilities, a week-long educational sports camp for visually impaired children? This unique camp takes place annually at the SUNY Brockport campus. It draws children ages nine to 19 from all over the state who are visually impaired, blind, or deaf-blind, as well as coaches and volunteers from all over the world. Participants reside at the campus dorms and spend the week learning new sports and engaging in fun and enriching camp activities with one-on-one coaching.
Wings fall into first-place tie after 8-5 loss to Syracuse
A five-run fourth inning wasn’t enough as the Rochester Red Wings fell to the Syracuse Mets, 8-5, on Saturday, sending the team back into a three-way first-place tie in the International League. The Red Wings (13-7 in the second half, 51-42 overall) faced rehabbing New York Mets starter Kodai...
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