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2 children, 4 adults inside Rochester home hit by gunfire
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police were called to Dr. Samuel McCree Way Friday night, after someone shot into a house. According to investigators, six people were inside the home when it was struck by gunfire around 6:00 p.m. Two of them were children, four and nine years old. Four people were adults between the […]
'Shooting incident' at Pittsford Wegmans puts store in lockdown; investigation underway
The lockdown at Wegmans in Pittsford has been lifted after a reported "shooting incident" occurred at the store Wednesday morning. Wegmans on Monroe Avenue remains closed while law enforcement investigates the incident, according to an email from Wegmans to the Democrat and Chronicle. Deputies said Wednesday no one was injured in the incident,...
First Alert Weather: Rain returns for Saturday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Waking up Saturday morning to a dry morning but things will change by the middle of the day. A few light showers will be possible late Saturday morning, but more widespread and heavy rain will move in during the afternoon. Rain will likely continue into early Saturday evening before turning drier Saturday night. A few showers will still be in the forecast Saturday night, but it will be much drier than the afternoon.
Strong hosts an inclusive day of play, offering free admission to people with mobility devices
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It was an inclusive day of play at the Strong National Museum of Play. The Strong and local nonprofit Endless Highway started a partnership in 209 that lets Endless Highway offer free museum and butterfly garden admission to any child or adult who uses a mobility device.
‘Just an all-around good individual’: Myron Fair, killed Sunday, remembered with balloon release
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Family and friends gathered outside School #4 on Dr. Samuel McCree Way on Friday night to release balloons in memory of Myron Fair. The 53-year-old was stabbed in the chest and killed Sunday while sitting in a car. It happened outside the Pinnacle Place Apartments on South Clinton Avenue.
Webster holds drug drop-off to help people dispose of unused or unwanted drugs
Webster, N.Y. — The Webster Health Education Network held a drug take-back event on Saturday afternoon to help people dispose of unused and unwanted prescription or over-the-counter drugs. The health and education network's goal was to encourage people to safely get rid of their unused prescriptions. "So that our...
Rochester community gathers to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Iris J. Banister
Rochester, N.Y. — The Rochester community honored the life and legacy of Reverend Iris J. Banister Saturday morning. Banister died at the age of 77 back on March 11. Banister was known as a passionate educator, advocate, and community activist who was committed to empowering women and girls during her education career.
Local parent shares concern after fight at Willink Middle School
WEBSTER, N.Y. — Webster parents are seeking answers, after a student fight sent the Willink Middle School into a lockdown. It happened Tuesday morning just before 9 a.m. Police Chief Dennis Kohlmeier said no injuries or arrests were reported. But one student was aggressive toward officers attempting to intervene. Kohlmeier said the fight started after two students were texting, and the texts escalated to physical conflict.
‘Long overdue’: Rochester rocker Lou Gramm talks about Foreigner’s selection for Rock Hall
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester’s rock star is going into the Hall of Fame: Lou Gramm, the original frontman of the band Foreigner, will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this fall as part of the band. The induction ceremony will take place in October...
Chosen Generation Church celebrates newly remodeled building
Rochester, N.Y. - A budding house of worship in the city has a new place to call home. Chosen Generation Church is celebrating the completion of a newly remodeled church sanctuary on Reynolds Street downtown with a ribbon cutting and ceremony on Friday. The bilingual church ministry provides a unique...
Amazon driver sentenced for hit-and-run that killed Rochester man outside Bills game
Buffalo, N.Y. — An Amazon delivery driver who pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a crash that killed a Rochester man outside a Buffalo Bills game last fall received his sentence Thursday. Prosecutors said Khairullah Hasein, now 33, of Buffalo, was delivering packages Nov. 13 when his vehicle...
Retired emergency responders gather to support of a new generation of first responders
Rochester, N.Y. — Retired law enforcement responders held a meet-and-greet at McGinny’s in Rochester Friday night to support a new generation of first responders. The group is called "Code 4 Alpha” who help mentor and support those experiencing difficulties in their roles. Members say post-traumatic stress is...
RG&E plants trees outside Habitat for Humanity homes for Arbor Day
Rochester, N.Y. - Friday is Arbor Day and local organizations around the city are celebrating. RG&E planted cherry trees outside homes recently built by Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity throughout Rochester. The utility company says they will plant 50 trees in the city through the next couple of months to...
Rochester Spring Renaissance Festivus
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — This Sunday is the fifth annual Rochester Renaissance Festivus, only this time it’s in the spring! The event has everything you’d expect at a Renaissance Festival: Smoked turkey legs, local arts and crafts vendors, great costumes, along with some classics like pirate shanties, a puppet show, and the ice king! New […]
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