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Two people airlifted to hospital after crash on Route 31 in Palmyra
Palmyra, N.Y. — Two people had to be airlifted to the hospital after a crash on Route 31 in Palmyra Saturday. According to New York State Police, a Mustang struck a Honda. Route 31 was closed off near Old Route 31 but has since reopened. Both drivers were airlifted...
New empanada eatery in East Rochester is a flavorful blast from the past
After an absence of several years, a familiar place for empanadas and Latin fusion fare has reopened in East Rochester. The Empanada Shop has opened on Commercial Street in East Rochester. The chef and owner is Christina Aros; Karen Aros, her mom, runs the front of house. The menu represents...
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.
Should Sandra Doorley resign? Activists call for her removal
Community activists will host a virtual town hall Monday night to keep pressure on accountability efforts after Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley was caught on video evading police during a traffic stop last month. Body-worn camera footage showed Doorley ignored a Webster police officer's lights and sirens while speeding...
Brighton Rescue on scene of apparent crash on 590
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Brighton Rescue and other emergency response vehicles were at the scene of an apparent crash on 590 near Browncroft Blvd. New 8 crews on the scene tell us they saw a truck being towed away and a second vehicle that had been involved in the crash. Stay with us for updates.
Expect some traffic delays on Sunday for the Lilac Run
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — There will be some road closures or traffic delays on Sunday, May 19 for the annual Lilac 5K, 10K, and Dunkin Dash on the final day of the Lilac Festival. The race on the final day of the Lilac Festival will impact traffic on Highland Avenue, Monroe Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, and South Clinton Avenue between 8 and 11 a.m. Traffic will be impacted in both Brighton and the city.
Farmington man sentenced to 25 to life in prison for cattle trailer police chase
RIOCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Farmington man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Wednesday, after nearly killing someone during a 2021 police chase. Jeffrey Dibble, 48, stole a pickup truck with a cattle trailer attached to it on September 15, 2021, leading police on a chase and hitting multiple cars before crashing […]
Two teens and their grandparents face charges in Palmyra after teens' alleged vandalism
Palmyra, N.Y. (WHAM) — Two teens and their grandparents are facing charges after Palmyra police say the teens caused thousands of dollars in damage in the village. "Our hands are really tied with juvenile complaints," said Palmyra Police Chief Kyle DiNardo. "Even if we make arrests, they go to probation. A lot of times, they are released on appearance tickets."
Missing person update: Travis Hightower found safe
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office safely located a missing man with disabilities around 12:00 a.m. Sunday. According to MCSO, 24-year-old Travis Hightower was last seen in the area of 222 Tobey Rd in the town of Pittsford. Deputies described Hightower as 6’2 tall, approximately 220 pounds, and was last seen wearing a […]
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