Town Of Pittsford
LATEST NEWS
Sunday marks second anniversary of the murder of Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz was a beloved 29-year veteran of the Rochester Police Department, murdered in the line of duty on July 21, 2022. Officer Mazurkiewicz was gunned down in an ambush, once described by his partner on the force as a “barrage of bullets”, on Bauman Street while undercover.
Sunrise Smart Start: Biden drops out, Texting scam
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Monday, July 22, 2024. Weather Forecast: Heat is back with storm chances on the rise The heat is back as temperatures climb right back into the lower and middle 80s. Humidity returns as well as a weak […]
Syracuse Mets sweep Rochester with 4-3 win
Syracuse, NY - The Syracuse Mets beat the Rochester Red Wings, 4-3, on Sunday afternoon. The win completed Syracuse’s three-game sweep over Rochester, and the Mets have now won seven of their last eight games. Syracuse (60-35, 14-7) got the scoring started in the bottom of the second inning....
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/22/24: Baro can’t do it himself
SYRACUSE 4, ROCHESTER 3 (BOX) Syracuse was down early, took the lead, lost it late, then got it right back en route to a 1-run win over Rochester. Matt O’Neill’s first Triple-A home run in the eighth proved to be the game winner, while Rhylan Thomas tallied three hits from the top of the lineup.
More clouds but no rain in Rochester Sunday
Sunday July 21, 2024 — A weak cold front crossed the region Sunday afternoon and a few showers did pop up in southern Ontario, Canada as the front approached. However, most of the showers have faded out as they cross Lake Ontario, before reaching Rochester. High temperatures ended up in the lower 80s, and while much of the day had relatively lower humidity levels, dew points have jumped into the mid-60s over the course of the early afternoon.
Local graduate organizes run, raises money to support epilepsy solutions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – One local high school graduate is working to combat the stigma around epilepsy. Amer Armbruster, an avid runner and a graduate of Honeoye Falls-Lima High School, tells us he was diagnosed with juvenile absence epilepsy in 2019. This is his third year organizing a 5k-10k race called ‘Seize the day: Amer’s […]
Man acts in self defense during stabbing on Sawyer St.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Officers with the Rochester Police Department received reports of a stabbing Friday evening on Sawyer Street near Wellington Avenue in Rochester. When they arrived to the scene, officers located a 61-year-old man from Rochester who had at least one stab wound to his lower body. According to the RPD, the investigation […]
Bogart, dog shot with crossbow in Greece, fights for life after another emergency surgery
GREECE, N.Y. — It’s now been two weeks since Bogart the dog was shot with a crossbow in Greece. After making remarkable progress, Bogart was rushed to an emergency pet hospital in Tonawanda, just north of Buffalo, for another emergency surgery on Thursday night. “Thursday night all of...
Former Edison Tech, Syracuse star to continue pro basketball career overseas
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marquel Slaughter (@marquelsports) Rochester's Dyaisha Fair, who became the third leading scorer in NCAA Division I history at Syracuse, will hoop overseas. The former Edison Tech...
About Business – West Ridge Wine & Spirits
Brittany Linder and Freddy Martinez decided to embark on a new adventure in the fall of 2023. The thought of leaving behind a revenue stream for their three children fueled their dream of owning their own business. Their love for gathering with friends and family in their home and visiting different wineries around NYS easily translated into owning a liquor store. At West Ridge Wine & Spirits they’re able to help create endless cocktails and aid customers in creating the perfect pairing for their own family gatherings. They say the Spencerport, Brockport, Hamlin, Parma and Hilton communities have been amazing clientele, and getting to know their customers has been the highlight of their journey. “Everyone has been so welcoming and supportive,” Brittany said. The couple is now in their fourth month of business and can’t wait to meet new customers.
Monroe County offices open Monday after global outage
ROCHESTER, N.Y.- Monroe Offices and services will be open on Monday, after Friday’s global CrowdStrike/Windows outage which shut down many county services and closed county offices. The outage impacted some 3,500 county devices, computers, and servers, each requiring a manual procedure to bring back online. Since Friday, Monroe County...
First Alert Weather: A tropical feel for most of this week
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A weak cold front has drifted across portions of Western New York for this Sunday. And apart from holding the temperature and humidity “in check,” the impact has been minimal. It will feel a bit steamy in the coming days as dew points will...
Popular East Ave. coffee shop vandalized; investigation ongoing
SPoT Coffee on East Ave. was vandalized over the weekend, according to the Rochester Police Department. After 11 p.m. on Friday, officers responded to a report that a male was breaking the windows of the coffee shop. RPD stated that the preliminary investigation suggests that the suspect kicked and broke one of the store's front windows and a window on the front door.
James Clark arrested on numerous charges including 3 felonies after pursuit
With a criminal history covering over 40 years, Ontario resident James R. (Jamie) Clark, age 60, residing at 1118 Ridge Road in the Town of Ontario has added to his long list of crimes. On Friday (7/12) at 2:44 p.m. State Troopers out of Williamson ran a license plate check...
Driver strikes three pedestrians in Rochester crosswalk, issued citation
Rochester, N.Y. — Rochester police responded to the intersection of Mt. Hope Avenue and Robinson Drive on Saturday morning for the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, they learned that a 63-year-old Rochester man was driving northbound on Mt. Hope Avenue when he failed to...
Mayor: East Rochester leaders weighing carnival's future after 'disturbance'
East Rochester, N.Y. — A disruption at the end of East Rochester's annual firemen's carnival has village leaders reconsidering the event's future, according to Mayor John Alfieri. Police from multiple agencies responded to a report of a disturbance at the carnival grounds Saturday around 10 p.m. as the event...
Western and Central New York aren't Tornado Alley, but they have felt that way in July
Trees were heavily damaged while others were uprooted after a tornado came through Kershaw Park on Monday, July 15, 2024. The storm also downed trees and power lines elsewhere in Canandaigua. © Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle.
‘A very diverse community:’ 2024 Rochester Pride sees record attendance for first year at Highland Park
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A day of celebration spanning most of Saturday as the 2024 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival occupied Highland Park for most of the day. Everyone coming together – to celebrate each other. Organizers say the Rochester Pride Festival’s first year at Highland Park was a success. And those who made up […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. 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. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.