Leicester resident places tree in park to honor loved ones who have passed

Hilton, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on Madison Bevilacqua. The 15-year-old from Hilton will be heading to Switzerland this weekend to compete in the 50th annual Prix De Lausanne Dance Competition. 429 applicants from 39 countries submitted video entries- and only 39 were chosen- and Madison is one...

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Monroe County, N.Y. — Rochester's beautiful tree canopy is among the projects to receive some extra tender love and care this year. On Wednesday, the Landmark Society of Western New York rolled out its 'Five to Revive,' a list of historical properties and resources that will receive investments to remain thriving.

Greece, N.Y. — A dedicated team of life savers is adding a new tool to its ranks. The North Greece Fire Department demonstrated a new mechanical CPR device Wednesday. The LUCAS 3 device can be applied after manual CPR is administered and allows first responders to conduct other life-saving treatment.

Rochester, N.Y. - There's no age too young to give back to your community. Kalena Guadalupe, a second-grade student at School No. 10, is proving that. She made it her mission to collect blankets for people who are homeless in Rochester, and on Monday, she gave out over 36 blankets at the Open Door Mission.

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) - Registration is now open for the 2023 Rochester River Run/Walk 5K. This will be the first in-person race since 2019. The last few years were virtual races due to the pandemic. The event is happening on Sunday, April 2 at Genesee Valley Park. The goal is...

Rochester, N.Y. — Salvatore's is moving forward with plans to open its first location outside the Rochester area and New York state. The local pizza chain announced Friday that it plans to open a new location in Jacksonville, Florida this summer. Opening day is slated for July 3, the...

Rochester, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on Genaro and the one word to describe him:. "Classy! Genaro is one of the most guy you will ever meet," said Mayor Malik Evans. A classy guy- graciously honored by the community last night for his 50 years at the Genesee Valley Club.

Rochester, N.Y. — One in four foster children will become homeless after turning 18, according to the National Foster Youth Institute. The new Transitional Living Foster Home Pilot Program in Monroe County aims to provide housing for those teens. "This is reaching people at a critical time in their...

Following a quiet last Friday of January, another fast moving front will bring a few snow showers and wind later this evening. Here's a snap shot of forecasted wind gusts around midnight. There will be a few hours where gusts will be between 25-35 mph in the area especially West of Rochester.

The Rochester Boat Show is back this year to show off the latest trends and technology in the boating industry after taking two years off due to the pandemic. Boaters can go to the Rochester Riverside Convention Center from Jan. 26-29 to check out the regions largest boat show of the year.

Gates, N.Y. — Police have made an arrest in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash on Elmgrove Road. Joshua Reis, 19, of Greece, is charged with a felony for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death, police announced Friday. Brenda Wells, 55, of Hilton, died...

Rochester, N.Y. — Investigators are working to determine whether a fire that killed a woman in her 70s on the city's west side Friday morning was set on purpose. The home on Hancock Street, which included nine apartments, has been torn down, but investigators are trying to figure out whether an earlier domestic incident at the same address is tied to the fire.

Rochester, N.Y. — A woman in her 70s was found dead after a fire on the city's west side Friday morning. Firefighters found the woman's body on the third floor of a home with nine apartment units on Hancock Street. Police said the initial call to the home was...

An occupied home on Brooklyn Street with two adults and one minor inside was struck by multiple rounds of gunfire last night. Around 9:45 PM, Rochester police responded to a call for shots fired on Brooklyn Street. Officers then found evidence that gunshots had been fired in the area and that the home was struck multiple times.

Rochester, N.Y. — First Responders are being given more time to apply for funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello has extended the deadline until February 10 to help agencies recover from the COVID pandemic. "Fire and EMS service providers were hard hit during...

Gates, N.Y. — Police are investigating a string of robberies at fast food restaurants in Gates and Rochester. Officers responded to Wendy's on Buffalo Road for a reported robbery around 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Police said a suspect pointed a gun at a drive-thru employee while a second suspect forcefully stole money.

Rochester, N.Y. — A Rochester City School District employee was heading to her car late Thursday afternoon when two teenagers approached her, one brandishing a large, sharp object, according to police. The number of suspects turned out to be five — three 16-year-olds and two 14-year-olds. Police said...

Rush, N.Y. — Four teenagers who allegedly stole a 2018 Kia Soul are charged with criminal possession of stolen property. A deputy from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office saw the vehicle being driven with a smashed window on Rush Scottsville Road near the Youth Detention Center around 1:55 a.m. Wednesday.

Rochester, N.Y. — Mark Assini has the backing of the Monroe County Republican Party in his bid for county executive. For Assini, politics is personal. "I love Monroe County. I love my neighbors," he said. "I truly do, and it just breaks my heart seeing some of the things going on. And I know with my experience in the both the public sector and private sector, I can make a difference."