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RPD officer hit by stolen Kia, 5 teens charged after chase ends on Emerson St.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An officer was hit by a stolen car on South Goodman Avenue Tuesday morning, according to the Rochester Police Department. Officers said they were dispatched for the report of a group of people arriving on South Goodman Avenue and breaking into cars. They said while approaching those individuals, the suspects got […]
Local students discover future careers at inaugural Youth Apprenticeship Week
Perinton, N.Y. — Tuesday was an exciting day for the local students who got an opportunity to learn about rewarding career paths. More than 100 students from across the area got to experience live demonstrations of the latest technology in advanced manufacturing on Student Day at NYMAT Machine Tool Corporation on Baird Road.
Double shooting on Mohawk St. injures man and woman
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A double shooting on Mohawk Street left a man and a woman injured as police search for suspects. According to the Rochester Police Department, officers responded to the area of Mohawk St. and Portland Ave. They found evidence of a shooting, but no victims. A man in his 30s ended up […]
La Niña is coming this summer. What impact will it have on Rochester weather?
A strong El Niño winter was a contributing factor to Rochester’s warmest winter on record, with an average temperature of 34.9 degrees and little more than half of the normal snowfall at 52.5 inches. What is El Niño? And what future weather impacts could come as we transition...
Here's when Rochester-area schools start summer break
The last day of school for elementary and middle school students in districts around Monroe County for varies between June 21 and June 26, 2024. Regents testing for secondary students is between June 14 and 25. All local schools observe Juneteenth as a holiday June 19. When is the last...
Breaking the cycle: Gates and Palmyra police charging parents, guardians to curb teen crimes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Concerns are growing among law enforcement officials over repeat criminal activities by teenagers in the area. The Gates Police Department has been charging parents or guardians in an effort to combat this issue — a strategy that has shown positive results, according to Gates Police Chief Rob Long.
How much do you need to make annually to buy a median-priced home in Rochester?
You need a household income of $87,000 a year to buy a median-priced home in the Rochester metropolitan area, which makes it one of the most affordable real estate markets in the country, according to Realtor.com’s April Housing Report, released May 2. The Rochester market ranks seventh among 16 U.S. metros where prospective buyers don’t have to make $100,000 or more. ...
Caught on Video: Ogden flower thief
UPDATE: Ogden Police reported Tuesday that the suspect has been identified and some of the stolen plants were recovered. OGDEN, N.Y. (WROC) — Ogden Police are looking for your help identifying a thief looking to get an early start on Mother’s Day. Police posted security camera video from an unnamed Ogden business showing a man […]
'U.S. News' Best High Schools rankings 2024: See how your school ranked
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 rankings of best high schools last week, with four Rochester-area school districts cracking the top 100 in New York state. The national and state rankings included more than 17,650 U.S. public high schools compared based on factors that included college readiness, math and reading proficiency and graduation rates. According to the report, the nation's top school this year is BASIS Peoria, a charter school that serves fifth through 12th grade students in Peoria, Arizona. In...
‘I am beyond frustrated’; RPD chief speaks about six recent murders
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Police Chief David Smith and Mayor Malik Evans said the community must come together to work on non-violent conflict resolution following six recent murders throughout the city. The most recent was a triple shooting Monday morning on Rialto Street on the city’s northeast side that...
Sevyn Streeter headlining Rochester Juneteenth festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Nationally known R&B recording artist Sevyn Streeter will be the main headliner for Rochester’s 2024 Juneteenth festival! The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, which plans the annual event, made the announcement alongside city officials Tuesday. Sevyn Streeter is known for her platinum single “It Won’t Stop.” This year’s theme, […]
Ginna Nuclear Power Plant to test emergency sirens. What you should know
Public safety officials will test the emergency sirens at the R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant in Ontario on May 7. The annual test will include 96 sirens, blaring for about four minutes between 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., in a 10-mile radius near the nuclear power plant. Sirens will be heard as far as in parts of Webster, Penfield and areas near the Irondequoit Bay. Additional single-siren tests may be conducted throughout the day, according to the county.
Popular home décor store announces opening date for new Henrietta location
HomeGoods will open its new and larger Henrietta location at 720 Jefferson Road in Market Square Plaza at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 30. The popular off-price home décor store is moving from Jay Scutti Plaza, 1000 Hylan Drive, where it opened in 2017 in a 22,301-square-foot anchor space. The...
Canandaigua PD: Suspect damages multiple businesses, police department
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man was accused of damaging multiple businesses in the City of Canandaigua, including the Canandaigua Police Department. Benjamin Shur, 29, allegedly committed numerous crimes causing thousands of dollars in damages to local businesses. Between April 20 and May 5, he was accused of kicking a hole in the wall at […]
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