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Billing woes, insurance denials: Hundreds of health care complaints filed in Rochester area
About 525 New Yorkers filed complaints last year involving suspected medical billing errors, health insurance denials and other health care abuses across the Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, and other upstate communities, according to a top state investigative unit. Of that total, nearly one in four cases were resolved with full...
National Weather Service and CDC introduce new tool to gauge heat-related risks
The sweltering, humid heat of Rochester summers isn’t far away, and a newly available tool can help residents understand the health implications and how to protect themselves. An experimental tool, HeatRisk is a collaboration of the National Weather Service and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. HeatRisk provides historical...
Today marks 39 years since the MOVE bombing in Philadelphia. What was Rochester's connection?
Today marks 39 years since Philadelphia police bombed the MOVE home, which left 11 members of the Black Liberation group dead, 61 homes destroyed, and over 250 people homeless. Between the lives that were lost and the mass destruction in West Philadelphia, the anniversary of this horrific event shines light...
Man Sentenced in Fatal East End Hit-and-Run
The man who admitted guilt in a fatal hit-and-run in Rochester's East End will serve 4 to 12 years in prison. 24-year-old Nicholas Caretta pleaded guilty earlier this month to manslaughter and leaving the scene of a fatal accident. Prosecutors say he hit Josiah Porchea with his vehicle at East...
Popular Rochester bakery to close for much of summer
Goodman Bakes, a popular bakery at 248 East Ave. next to the historic Little Theatre, has announced that it is closing temporarily from May 13 through August 1. Owner Lucas Santiago said the closure is for health reasons. Samtiago originally launched Goodman Bakes as a home-based online bakery just before...
Section V softball's best hitters: 84 players hoping to guide their teams to a playoff run
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Democrat and Chronicle sports (@dandcsports) Anything better than a home run on senior night? Ask Webster Schroeder's Biz Baglieri and Sarah Ferruzza. Each senior sent a homer over their home field fence during a 10-0 win over Honeoye Falls-Lima Monday night following an emotional pregame ceremony. ...
Consumer Alert: Rochester earns the title of 2nd clumsiest city in America
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – This consumer alert takes a look at one of the most expensive things you carry every day, your cell phone. Rochester has made it to the top of an unflattering list. We’re the second clumsiest city in America. Asurion, an insurance company for cell phones...
Theresa Caputo, the ‘Long Island Medium’, coming to Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Long Island Medium will be coming to Rochester this fall! Theresa Caputo, known for the reality series “Long Island Medium” and “Raising Spirits,” will be hosting a live show at the Kodak Center on November 13. She is ensuring the show will give the audience an up-close experience. According to […]
Man dead after motor home falls during tire change in Canandaigua
A Yates County man was killed in a roadside accident in Canandaigua on Monday afternoon. According to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office, Jarod G. Brown, 38, of Dundee, Yates County, was on the side of the road on Route 21, near Hickox Road, when he became trapped underneath a motor home around 5 p.m. ...
Who’s accountable when a police car causes a crash?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Three police officers were hospitalized following two separate crashes involving alleged drunk drivers over the weekend. According to authorities, the officers have since been released from the hospital, and the drivers involved in the crashes have been charged with DWI. However, a third crash happened, which appears to have been caused by one of the officers.
Ferrari pleads guilty in illegal Rochester gambling ring case
One of the defendants accused of running an illegal gambling ring in Rochester pleaded guilty in court Monday. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/crime/ferrari-pleads-guilty-in-illegal-rochester-gambling-ring-case/
U of R removes Gaza war protest encampment
Rochester, N.Y. — The University of Rochester announced Tuesday it has moved the pro-Palestinian student encampment from its Eastman Quadrangle. Student protests there in recent days have mirrored student protest of the war in Gaza nationwide. Today, University of Rochester officials began efforts to disband the encampment on the...
Warm weather warning for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Chris Pecchio is the vice president of the state chapter of ABATE, American Bikers Aimed Toward Education, reminds drivers to keep their heads on a swivel. The latest numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show in 2022, more than 6,200 riders died in […]
Middle Cheshire Road in Canandaigua set for upgrades. What drivers should know
CANANDAIGUA, NY — A section of Middle Cheshire Road in the town of Canandaigua is on tap for maintenance. On or about May 14 and May 15, crews will begin removing up to 2 inches of asphalt, starting at the intersection of Whitecliff Drive and ending at state Routes 5 and 20.
Sunrise Smart Start: Mental health survey, Seth Appert & Sabres
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Weather Forecast: Back to the 70s before afternoon storms in Rochester While it’s a warm and muggy start, rain will hold off until the afternoon. We will again get into the middle 70s. […]
Few spots left for 21 Stories for Scouts
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A thrilling event returns to Rochester this week and, for the last year, it’s on the edge of the Kodak tower. It’s the 2024 edition of “21 Stories for Scouts.” This is the 15th year people have rappelled off the iconic building. It is a huge fundraiser to help scouting opportunities […]
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