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Sodus man sentenced to prison for assaulting law enforcement January 6 riot
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Sodus man has been sentenced to prison following charges for his involvement with the January 6 riot in 2021. James Weeks, 55, previously pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the January 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol in 2021. The Department of Justice identified Weeks in footage of the Capitol riot. Weeks […]
Arrest made in shooting that injured security guard outside of JD Oxfords on Monroe Ave
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester police have made an arrest in relation to the Monroe Avenue shooting that left a security guard injured in September. Rochester Police responded to JD Oxfords on Monroe Avenue around 1:45 p.m. on September 26 and found a 37-year-old security guard who was suffering from at least one gunshot wound […]
Driver Saves Grandfather Who Has A Heart Attack While Out Biking
An act of heroism. Back in June 2024, Mark Reissig, a Walworth grandfather, began his routine bike ride when he felt something strange. Feeling fatigued, Reissig struggled to keep his pace and got off his bike. He was having a heart attack. Thankfully, Molly Ames, a passing driver noticed what was happening, called 911, and performed CPR. She saved Reissig's life.
AURORA ALERT: Northern Lights came alive Monday night
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Chief Meteorologist Eric Snitil confirmed the northern lights came out Monday night! A strong G3 storm arrived just in time for clearing over Lake Ontario. This lined up nicely to be able to see the northern lights with the naked eye. While it is best seen through a camera lens that […]
Four businesses coming to BayTowne Plaza
MONROE COUNTY, N.Y. (WROC) — Four new businesses are coming to BayTowne Plaza, a popular mixed-use shopping center between Webster and Penfield. The plaza has seen significant revitalization since 2023. DiMarco Real Estate owns the property. Old Pueblo Cantina is still in the works. It’s a new concept from the team at Old Pueblo Grill. […]
Men from NY and NJ sentenced for participation in Jan. 6 riots: Report
A New York man and a New Jersey man have both been sentenced for their participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Gothamist reported. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Michael Oliveras, 51, of Lindenwold, N.J. “prepared for war” in the hopes of impeding congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election, the report said.
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