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Major step in NY’s nuclear plan that could include Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Marking a step forward in New York’s effort to produce more nuclear energy, the New York Power Authority announced Thursday it has winnowed down the list of companies that might construct new nuclear power facilities. NYPA has also requested additional information from the eight sites around Upstate New York that have […]

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LeRoy PD: Intoxicated woman crashes car into apartment

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Police have accused a woman of crashing her vehicle into an apartment complex in LeRoy while intoxicated. The LeRoy Police Department said they responded Tuesday to the Genesee Street apartment complex. They learned the driver of a Nissan Versa crashed into the building with enough force to push part of the […]

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Work begins at site of future outdoor pedestrian mall in downtown Rochester

Work has begun on a new public outdoor space in downtown Rochester. Crews began demolishing the building at 170-172 East Main Street to make way for Main Street Commons, an outdoor pedestrian mall. It's located between Saint Paul Street and North Clinton Avenue, bookended by two large mixed-use projects. The...

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Road salt prices rise as Rochester-area businesses, towns prepare for winter

With winter weather approaching, local businesses and municipalities across the region are stocking up on road salt — but many are paying more to do it. After shortages in recent years, some are taking extra steps to secure supplies early and avoid potential delivery delays. BACKGROUND: Monroe County towns...

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Couple Spends $10K to Transform Home on 16-Acre Property into ‘Kitty Kingdom’ for 12 Barn Cats (Exclusive)

After losing several of the barn cats they inherited with their farmhouse, Emily Bott and Dylan Loewke created a special indoor retreat for the 12 cats now in their care

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Widow of man killed in deputy-involved shooting in Henrietta files federal lawsuit

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The widow of Gregory Kase, who was shot and killed by Monroe County deputies in August, has filed a federal lawsuit against Monroe County, the sheriff and the two deputies involved. According to the complaint, Gregory was partially deaf and had been for some time. His wife, Bonnie Kase, said he was […]

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RG&E restoring power after outages; cause under investigation

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Power is being restored Wednesday morning after over 1,000 RG&E customers lost power. According to RG&E’s website, around 8:09 a.m., 1,172 customers have lost power. Most of the outages are being reported in the city on Park Avenue and East Avenue, among other areas. But a few minutes later — RG&E […]

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Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World invites Boys & Girls Clubs to special pre-opening

What was the purpose of Chuck E. Cheese's VIP Community Night?. How much did Chuck E. Cheese donate to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester?. Why did Chuck E. Cheese host the VIP Community Night and make a donation?. Penfield, N.Y. — The new Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World...

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Eastside residents’ lawsuit over High Acres Landfill odors moves closer to trial

PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) — After nearly eight years of fighting over odors coming from the High Acres Landfill, a group of eastside residents is getting closer to having its day in court. A federal judge has rejected several arguments from Waste Management and New York City seeking to dismiss the residents’ lawsuit, allowing key claims […]

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State Semifinal Preview: C.G. Finney matches up against Chazy in Class D

One team is looking to advance to a first ever NYSPHAA title game. The other is making a ninth semifinal round appearance in school history. C.G. Finney and Chazy battle it out for a chance to go to the NYS Class D Boys’ Soccer championship. Here’s the breakdown:

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East High will proceed to Class B Finals after football fight investigation

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — East High School will proceed to face Honeoye Falls-Lima in the Section V + Class B Football Sectional Championship. This comes as a result of Section V’s investigation into a fight during last weekend’s game. The fight took place during the match between James Monroe High School and East High School. […]

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Work continues to demolish building on East Main Street and create outdoor dining space

Crews worked Wednesday to demolish a building on East Main Street, across from Stone Street, that once housed a McDonald’s and later a grocery store.

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East/WOI gets its title shot back but will be shorthanded

The door is open for the East High/World of Inquiry football team to play in the Section V Class B championship game Nov. 14, after a ruling by a state athletic association and a Section V official to reinstate the Eagles into the high school tournament. East High/World of Inquiry won a semifinal game at Monroe, 14-6, last Saturday. But seconds after a tackle on the final play of the elimination game Nov. 7, players from both teams began fighting on the field, including those who were on the sidelines. Officials at both schools said they were notified later that day each team was disqualified from the tournament. The decision was made this week and announced Nov. 11 to allow East/World of Inquiry to play Honeoye Falls-Lima, 3 p.m. Saturday at Saint John Fisher University. "I was very optimistic that they were going to find out who was involved and who was not involved," East High/World of Inquiry coach James Vann said. "Hope was still alive. We kept it business as usual (by practicing leading up to a game). "I knew they were going to do their due diligence." Rochester City School District superintendent Eric Jay Rosser said in a

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Giraffe Kendi moves to Seneca Park Zoo for training

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Kendi, a 1-year-old male Masai giraffe, is at Rochester’s Tower (a group of giraffes) for expert care and training before continuing to Canada. Coming from the Greenville Zoo, Kendi is now at the Seneca Park Zoo following a recommendation from the Masai giraffe Species Survival Plan and will ultimately be transferred […]

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Bright Spot: RGH nursing leader earns national recognition

Rochester, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on a local nursing leader receiving national recognition. Shari McDonald, vice president and chief nursing officer at Rochester General Hospital, has been named to Becker's Healthcare's 2026 list of top hospital and health system nursing leaders. It's the second consecutive year McDonald...

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PBS documentary series "Crime and Punishment" features the story of Rochester's Austin Reed

A new PBS documentary series premiering Monday, Nov. 16 on WXXI-TV features the story of a Rochester native. "Crime and Punishment in America" is a four-part series examining criminal justice in America from the colonial era to today. Austin Reed was a Black man who was born free in Rochester...

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Survivors face housing hurdles as Rochester-area centers hit capacity

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Willow Domestic Violence Center in Rochester has only 49 beds, and it is already at capacity. But that’s not the only concern being raised. “We are in a position where the need is really urgent, and the need is really high,” said Meghan de Chateauvieux, president and CEO of Willow Domestic […]

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Outlook restored for many users amid day two, tracking impact on Rochester area

Millions of people around the world are still having trouble accessing their email on Friday morning because of a Microsoft Outlook outage.

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