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‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Why 'demure' is trending, pickleball club closure, NY STAR checks and more of Rochester's most popular stories in August
August saw a range of stories capturing the attention of Rochester residents. Among the most notable: Why is everyone saying demure? The newest TikTok trend explained: TikTok user Jools...
Celebration of life held for 5-year-old who died in Portland Ave. arson
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A celebration of life is being held at the Caanan Baptist Church of Christ for Malakai Stovall – a 5-year-old boy who died as a result of an arson on Portland Avenue. Two sisters, Tiakalya and Taquida Hendrix, were both arrested and accused of...
Police investigating shooting on North Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A 26-year-old man from Rochester was found shot on North Street, near Durnan Street, at about 10:11 p.m. Friday. The man, who had a gunshot wound to the lower body, was taken from the scene by AMR ambulance to an area hospital. Police said his wound is not life-threatening.
Locally shot movie Death Certificate premieres
Rochester is rolling out the red carpet for the premiere of a movie shot right here in the City. Actor Kenneth "Skrill" Paige, a Rochester native, joins ARC Rochester to tell us about "Death Certificate." "Death Certificate" tells the story of two brothers. One is murdered, and the other (Paige)...
Nazareth Women's Volleyball Splits on Day Two of the Emerson Tournament
BOSTON, MA- The Nazareth women's volleyball squad picked up its first win of the season on Saturday, defeating Simmons in four sets, before falling in three sets to Manhattanville in its second game of the day at the Emerson Tournament. Nazareth is now 1-2 on the season. 3-1 win vs...
Bold Thieves Attempted To Enter This Western New York Home
As we get ready for school to start school, a family is reporting a scary break in attempt at their home in the Western New York Southtowns. The cooler air is expected to arrive on Labor Day and most people are getting ready for the annual fall routine. This year, when you are doing your back to school inventory, it may be a good time to consider adding a few more security devices to the list.
The “660 Feet” Law In Affect In New York State
There is a law on the books in New York State that anyone who owns property should be aware of. As the weather starts to cool off, and the leaves begin to change, many people start to think about being in the woods again. After the heat and humidity, and bugs, are gone, there is something special about the woods in the fall.
How Many DWI Arrests Were Made Last Year During Labor Day Weekend?
It's Labor Day Weekend and AAA is predicting heavy traffic on the roads and highways this weekend and once again, New York State Police will be out in full force to stop reckless driving through the holiday. Last year during the Labor Day weekend enforcement, Troopers in New York arrested...
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
Rental Rates Approaching Unaffordable Levels In Western New York
The housing market in Buffalo has been in rare form over the last few years as housing prices have been increasing at a rate that has not been seen in generations. The Western New York housing market continues to explode with double-digit percentage increases year over year since before the pandemic in 2019. These increases are happening in both the rental and home sales markets.
Missing New York Child Found On Video On Roof Of Large Building
WOW! A missing New York boy was thankfully found with the help of a local TV station's helicopter. A 9-year-old boy disappeared after leaving his Brooklyn home around 7 a.m. on Thursday. Brooklyn, New York Boy Goes Missing. The boy was supposed to be going to school, but when he...
2 Prisons With The Most Dangerous Inmates Are In WNY
Living in a prison community can be rewarding in the sense that it often provides good-paying jobs to the people in the area. But, on the other hand, there's always the lingering fear that a prisoner may escape or that there could be a riot. No matter how secure a prison is, there is always a chance that something bad can happen. That is especially true when you live near a maximum-security facility that houses the most dangerous criminals in the state. In New York, there are 15 correctional facilities that are deemed maximum security, two of those are in Western New York. These prisons are generally where the worst of the worst are housed. According to Cambridge Dictionary, a maximum-security prison is,
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
Bicyclist seriously injured after being hit by car in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police are looking for the person responsible for driving into a man on his bicycle Saturday night, leaving him with serious injuries. According to police, they responded to the area of Upper Falls Boulevard and N. Clinton Avenue in Rochester around 10:30 p.m. A 33-year-old man from Rochester was found […]
Rochester police investigating stabbing death on Bartlett Street
Rochester, N.Y. — Police are searching for suspects after a 53-year-old man was stabbed to death Saturday night. Officers responded to the area of Bartlett Street near Olean Street around 10 p.m. for the report of an injured man lying in the street. First responders found the victim, who...
Women’s Soccer topples No. 20 William Smith, 2-0
GENEVA, N.Y. – A goal in each half sent the Washington and Lee women's soccer team to a 2-0 win over 20th-ranked William Smith to close out the Herons' Stand on Their Shoulders Invitational on Saturday afternoon. HOW IT HAPPENED:. The Herons' (1-1) defense afforded the W&L (1-1) offense...
Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
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