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Victims Identified in Fatal Hamlin Shooting
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has identified the victims of a Thursday afternoon shooting in Hamlin. 71-year-old Deborah Poprawski was found dead of a gunshot wound at a home on Monroe-Orleans County Line Road. Her husband, 72-year-old John H. Poprawski, remains in critical condition at the hospital. Deputies say the...
Hochul investigates DA caught on cam swearing at police, refusing to stop
NEW YORK - New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she's looking into an upstate district attorney who allegedly attempted to use her office to evade a speeding ticket. Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley refused to stop after speeding, leading to a heated argument with police caught on bodycam. In a...
RPD: Car stolen with people inside, Rochester man arrested
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man was arrested Tuesday after police said they found him in a car which had been stolen with a disabled woman and child inside. Officers were called to Lyell Avenue around 2:15 p.m. when someone reported their car stolen from a parking lot. A disabled woman in her 60s […]
May starts out dry
Rochester, NY (WHAM) - After a top-ten wet April in Rochester it will be nice to see a stretch of dry weather for the start of May. As you know, April was soggy in WNY. Rochester had 17 days with measurable rainfall. Total rainfall in April was 4.34" as of...
Weather Alert: Strong thunderstorms, wind possible in Rochester region
The potential of strong thunderstorms in parts of the Rochester region on Tuesday afternoon sparked a special weather statement from the National Weather Service in Buffalo. Scattered thunderstorms bringing localized heavy rain and wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected to develop in Livingston, Ontario and Wayne counties, including the cities of Canandaigua, Geneseo and Newark. The thunderstorm risk will end this evening. ...
Rochester police test new electric vehicle in traffic enforcement
RPD says its traffic enforcement unit is operating the vehicle, taking note of the car's capabilities. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/rochester/rochester-police-test-new-electric-vehicle-in-traffic-enforcement/
First Alert Weather: Wet weather makes a return to Rochester
A cold front will be approaching Western New York over the next 24 hours. This will eventually be the focal point for rain for Tuesday. At this point, there little to no risk of severe weather, although there could be some thunder and a few downpours during the middle of the day. Latest weather data shows more than a half inch of rain will be possible with the potential of ponding on our roadways.
SEVERE WEATHER: Let’s talk thunderstorm safety
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Severe weather season is almost upon us here in Rochester. With that in mind, it is important to remember how dangerous severe thunderstorms can be. Before getting into the safety aspect, let’s first break down what exactly a severe thunderstorm is. First things first,...
Local man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking and gun possession
Rochester, N.Y. — A local man was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison on Monday. Torrence Dyck, 51, was convicted of intent to distribute at least 500 grams of cocaine and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. Dyck reportedly operated a drug house on Warsaw Street,...
Spring showers then some spring warmth for WNY
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — April showers have made quite a few visits to Rochester this spring. Rochester has experienced 17 days with measurable rainfall this April, and only 12 days have been completely rain free. Total rainfall for the month stands at 4.18 inches, which ranks ninth on records...
Calls for resignation: Monroe County DA faces public outcry after controversial body cam footage surfaces
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Local activist group Save Rochester Inc. is organizing a protest demanding the resignation of Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley. This comes after the release of body cam footage from a traffic stop involving Doorley, which showed her behaving combatively with a police officer. The protest is set to take place on Monday morning outside Doorley’s office.
Silly Nice Cannabis Now Available at RISE Dispensary in Henrietta (Rochester), NY
Looking for premium cannabis products in Henrietta, NY? Look no further than RISE Dispensary. Located at 556 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, NY 14623, RISE Dispensary in Henrietta (Rochester) proudly stocks Silly Nice’s finest offerings. What sets Silly Nice apart? Their Diamond Frosted Flower, Frosted Hash Ball, and Diamond Powder are...
RG&E & NYSEG warn of scammers posing as employees
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — RG&E is instructing its customers about potential scammers posing as representatives — and what to look out for. RG&E and NYSEG are warning their customers that scammers are posing as representatives of their respective utilities and attempting to steal personal information. Both companies said scammers are using more aggressive tactics in […]
House fire on Ramsey Park in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A family in Rochester is out of a home home due to a fire Monday afternoon. Crews received a call about a working structure fire on Ramsey Park. RFD tells News 8 it appears to have started in the garage and extended into the house. It took firefighters about 35 minutes […]
Former Urban League of Rochester employee pleads guilty to theft of federal funds
Rochester, N.Y. - A former employee has admitted to stealing $57,625 from the Urban League of Rochester. Shonicque McCloud pleaded guilty on Monday to theft of federal funds when she was employed as the Urban League's Homestore Manager. Court paperwork says McCloud would take checks, endorse them, and then deposit...
DA’s fate rests with Hochul
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley’s future after she disobeyed police will fall to Gov. Kathy Hochul. A victory came today for an Albany-area birthing center engulfed in state squabbles. New York City Mayor Eric Adams celebrated the lowest Black unemployment rate in five years. The latest from efforts...
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