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Teen admits to 2022 fatal shooting on Weld Street in Rochester
A Rochester teen on Wednesday admitted that he killed another teen on Weld Street in 2022. Raymar Alexander, now 18, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, a felony, for the Nov. 1, 2022 shooting death of Chance Mosley of Rochester, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office. Mosley, 17, was shot at least...
RPD: Man stabbed at Oriole Street home, roommate arrested
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A woman was accused of stabbing her roommate at a home on Oriole Street Wednesday night. Rochester police said they arrived at the 10 block of Oriole Street and found an 82-year-old man that was stabbed in his upper body. He was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital for serious, but not […]
Here are nominees for Women of Distinction awards in the Finger Lakes
VICTOR, NY — Who will be the next recipients of the Professional Women of the Finger Lakes' Women of Distinction Awards?. The winners will be announced at a dinner planned for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Ravenwood Golf Club, 929 Lynaugh Road, Victor. Here are the nominees in four categories.
Man sentenced in 2023 fatal drive-by shooting on North Union Street
A Rochester man on Tuesday was sentenced for his role in a drive-by shooting last summer that killed a man sitting on his front porch. Teodoro Rivera Jr., 27, in March pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in connection to the July 11, 2023 shooting death of Sayyos Rios, 40, at the corner of North Union and Weld streets, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office. He was sentenced to 18...
Experts speak on protecting yourself from ticks
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — With the weather heating up, it’s time for regular tick checks because they could be carrying diseases. “One tick can cause a whole lotta damage,” said Joellen Lampman, New York State Pest Management Program at Cornell. Lampman says 10 years ago, when she started working at Cornell, there were three types […]
River gorge rescue: Man saved by fire crews near Lower Falls Park in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Fire crews rescued a man from the Genesee River gorge at Lower Falls Park. That man is in stable condition after the Rochester Fire Department said he was found injured by two hikers shortly before 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The department said the hikers called...
Two people under 18 in custody after break-in at Scottsville business
SCOTTSVILLE, N.Y. — Two people under 18 were detained, one of whom was charged with burglary, after a break-in at a Scottsville business on Thursday morning. Monroe County sheriff’s deputies responded to Buster’s Food Mart on Scottsville Road after an alarm went off and found the front door broken.
New defendants named in check-kiting scheme lawsuit
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Five Star Bank’s lawsuit against a prominent Rochester business owner now accuses four others of taking part in the alleged check-kiting scheme. Katherine Mott is known for running Monroe’s, the Wintergarden, and Crescent Beach, among other businesses. The bank says she was transferring bad checks between accounts to overdraw them, defrauding […]
14 Greece high school students inducted into Youth Hall of Fame
Greece, N.Y. — Congratulations are in order for 14 Greece Central School District high school students. The group was formally inducted into the Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce Youth Hall of Fame during a ceremony Wednesday night. Vaneathya Davis - Greece Arcadia. Sara DeSantis - Greece Arcadia. Amara Doane...
New daily direct flights from Rochester to Fort Lauderdale announced
Another airline is getting in on the direct flight fun as Spirit Airlines is adding daily nonstop flights between the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in southeast Florida. The service is set to start on Aug. 14 and will mark the first daily...
Ontario County Sheriff’s Office launches registry for people with special needs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office created a new registry for people with developmental disabilities or suffering from mental distress. According to OCSO, the “Handle with Care” registry will provide deputies and first responders with information when responding to certain emergencies. The registry includes people with autism, down syndrome, those suffering from […]
Family of injured thruway worker release update after I-90 crash
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The family of a thruway worker who was seriously injured in a fatal crash on I-90 East released an update on his condition. On Thursday, May 9, Mark Vara and Vincent Giammarva were struck by a tractor-trailer. Giammarva was pronounced dead at the scene, but Vara was taken to Strong Memorial […]
Public weighs In on Bull’s Head revitalization efforts
The Bull’s Head Revitalization Project plans were released to the public earlier this year, sparking a wave of public feedback. During early settlements in Rochester, the term “Bull’s Head” referred to a cattle market. On the intersection of Genesee Street and Buffalo Road, stood an old wood building known as the Bull’s Head Tavern. Over a century later, after the tavern was demolished, more residents began moving into the area and adopted the neighborhood's namesake.
140 years of service: The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester marks milestone
Rochester, N.Y. — A pivotal organization dedicated to helping those in need is marking a milestone. The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester is celebrating 140 years of service. City and Monroe County leaders joined in the celebration Thursday, presenting a proclamation. The charitable organization helps people year-round, and also...
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