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Brutal email shows DA trashing colleagues just days before she laid into cops pulling her over for speeding
A brutal email shows an underfire New York district attorney trashing her prosecutors just days before a viral video emerged of her berating a police officer for daring to pull her over.Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley made headlines for bodycam video showing her dismissing a Webster, New York police officer who had tried to stop her for speeding. The embarrassing footage shows Ms Doorley calling the officer an "a**hole," insisting that she is "the" DA, and at one point even calling the Webster police chief to tell him to have his officer back down.Just a few days before...
Man, woman in critical condition following shooting in Greece; investigation underway
Two people are in critical condition following a double shooting in Greece on Wednesday. According to Greece police, officers responded to a report of a shooting around 2:50 p.m. in the 300 block of Britton Road. On scene, officers found two victims with gunshot wounds. Police identified the victims as a 35-year-old Greece...
New restaurant moving into old Boston Market space in Henrietta
Last summer, the Rochester area’s last Boston Market shut down, having been evicted from its storefront at 942 Jefferson Road in Henrietta. By August or September, a new restaurant should be up and running there. Dave’s Hot Chicken, which started in 2017 as a pop-up food stand in an East Hollywood, California, parking lot...
Man pleads guilty in deadly hit-and-run crash involving bicyclist in Webster
Webster, N.Y. — The driver from a deadly hit-and-run last year is now awaiting his sentencing. Ryan LaDuca pleaded guilty Wednesday to leaving the scene and tampering with evidence after authorities determined he fatally struck Pamela Rubenstein, 57, while she was riding a bike on Klem Road in Webster Aug. 22, 2023.
Avon police chief Joseph Geer steps down amid FBI investigation. What we know now
Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer resigned Monday amid a federal investigation into the police department's bookkeeping and scheduling practices. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney's Office are investigating Geer's "scheduling and time reporting" in his capacity as a school resource officer for the Avon Central School District, Mayor Robert Hayes said. Hayes said he could not comment further as the investigation is still ongoing, but said Geer's resignation will allow the town to make a "clean break" and begin to "right the ship."
Now open: Boot Barn in Greece
GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) — The town of Greece has a new big-box fashion and lifestyle option: Boot Barn. The store at 2475 W. Ridge Road is now open. The chain sells Western-themed clothes, workwear, cowboy hats and boots, and has decor and home options for kids and adults. It’s open every day of the week.
Road construction in the Rochester region: See the list of projects
A $46.9 million investment in infrastructures across the Rochester region is set to enhance safety and mobility for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. The improvements will occur under a series of projects to rehabilitate bridges, restore road surfaces and reconfigure intersections. “These investments in the Finger Lakes will increase mobility, reduce...
Trending warmer in WNY
Rochester, NY (WHAM) - May is here and it looks like warmer air will arrive with the change in the calendar. It depended on where you live today as to how warm it actually got. The high in Rochester was near 70 degrees, but a northerly flow of air off of Lake Ontario kept lake shore communities cooler.
Xerox to shut down some manufacturing operations in Webster
Xerox has revealed plans to end print engine manufacturing operations at its Webster campus by June 30. According to a press release, the company has announced its intention to discontinue manufacturing the Xerox iGen 5 Press and the Xerox Nuvera Presses. Both are considered legacy platforms that played pivotal roles in shaping the Production Print industry.
Police: Thief steals car carrying child, woman from Rochester store parking lot
Rochester, N.Y. — A suspect is now in custody in connection to a car theft on the city's northwest side Tuesday afternoon. Around 2:15 p.m., police said a 2019 Dodge Journey was stolen from the parking lot of a store in the 400 block of Lyell Avenue after the driver went inside.
Police: Man crashes into telephone pole in Brighton while trying to swat bee
Brighton, N.Y. — A portion of Elmwood Avenue was closed following a single-car crash Wednesday afternoon, according to police. Officers say a driver was trying to swat a bee that made its way into their vehicle when they struck a telephone pole on Elmwood, bringing down live wires. The...
House fire in Mendon under investigation by MCSO
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A house fire on Chamberlain Road is under investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, the fire is under control and there were no injuries. However, the cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Drivers are warned that Chamberlain Road between Cheese Factory Road and Semmel […]
James VanBrederode announces run for NY 56th
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Former Gates Police Chief James VanBrederode announced his run for New York’s 56th senate district as a Republican Wednesday. The seat has been held by Senator Jeremy Cooney, a Democrat, since 2021. The two faced off for this exact seat during the 2022 election. VanBrederode says his experience as police chief […]
UPDATE: UR Students conclude sit-in for Gaza at administrative building
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Protesters organized a sit-in in front of an administrative building at the University of Rochester (U of R) River Campus Wednesday. The events follow a week of protesting and camping out on campus, demanding an end to the war in Gaza. At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Longtime former Gates police chief running for NYS Senate once again
A former local police chief who ran for political office and lost is throwing his hat into the ring once again. Former Gates Police Chief James VanBrederode hosted a press conference Wednesday afternoon, announcing his campaign for a seat in the NYS Senate. The Republican is once again going up...
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