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New solar farm proposed for Walworth, nearby residents express concerns
WALWORTH, N.Y. (WROC) – In the town of Walworth, Rochester-based solar farm company Norbut has proposed the installation of a new solar farm. As town leaders continue their consideration of this project, many neighbors of the prospective site are against the idea. The solar farm would be situated in a currently vacant plot of farmland […]
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32 years ago, a blizzard that made history
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — 32 years ago might sound long, but to many of you, the record-breaking storm on March 13 and 14, 1993, seemed like yesterday. The Storm of the Century was a powerful cyclone that brought record-breaking snow, strong winds, severe weather and devastation across the entire East Coast.
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News10NBC Investigates: Investigation reveals cause of explosion that leveled home in Greece
GREECE, N.Y. — Four months after a devastating house explosion that destroyed a home along Stone Road in Greece, there are finally some answers as to what caused it. News10NBC’s Jennifer Lewke reports that the investigation took months, partly due to the severe injuries sustained by the family, which delayed interviews. The 16-page incident report, […]
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‘It’s going to make us move’: Brighton residents face skyrocketing property assessments
BRIGHTON, N.Y. — Some homeowners in Brighton are reeling after receiving their latest property reassessments, which have significantly increased the value of their homes and, consequently, their taxes. Patrick Moughan, a Brighton homeowner, is concerned about what the increased costs could mean for his family’s future in the neighborhood....
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Former NY correction officer speaks out after being fired
MALONE, NY (WVNY/WFFF) – Earlier this week, the state made a final deal with striking corrections officers, leading to thousands going back to work in New York prisons. Corrections officers said working inside the state’s prisons is just too dangerous. “At Upstate we had several exposures,” said Deven Hooper, a former C.O. (corrections officer) at […]
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Woman sentenced for role in violent kidnapping over 10-cent dispute in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. — One of two women charged in relation to a violent kidnapping in the city last year was sentenced Thursday. Ceyaira Barker, 26, is set to serve five years in prison plus five years post-release supervision after pleading guilty to second-degree robbery in connection to the brutal attack of Allison Smith Sept. 13, 2024.
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Hooked Fish Market reopens, honoring lost friend and serving the community
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — On Aug. 16 at 11:12 p.m., 36-year-old Lafayama Chapman stopped at Hooked Fish Market on Driving Park Avenue, where a drunk driver crashed, causing Chapman's death. Seven months later, the market has reopened, and the owner is ready to serve the community again. "It is kind...
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Penfield superintendent shares redacted hateful and threatening messages sent to district officials
PENFIELD, N.Y. — Leaders in the Penfield Central School District are facing a barrage of hateful and threatening emails and voice messages. The district’s superintendent recently shared a selection of these messages with parents, ensuring any vulgar language was redacted. The messages contain disturbing accusations, labeling district officials...
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Man killed in crash while fleeing police on Portland Avenue: Irondequoit PD
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A 62-year-old man was killed in a head-on crash in Rochester while attempting to flee from an Irondequoit Police officer Wednesday night, according to Irondequoit Police Chief Scott Peters. Around 8 p.m. Wednesday night the man was driving down Portland Avenue in a 2006 Kia with switched plates, Peters announced early […]
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Penfield CSD addresses ‘threatening and vulgar’ messages
Editor’s Note: The full list of messages, which was sent out by the district to families, can be viewed at the bottom of this article. Please note some of the material may be offensive or disturbing to read. The district has redacted vulgar language. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Penfield Central School District addressed messages […]
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Heavily-Armed Kingpin Busted In Major Upstate New York Sting
Local police teamed with the New York State Police to take down an Upstate New York drug lord accused of possessing an arsenal of illegal firearms and tons of cocaine and meth. The charges against the defendant are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Kingpin...
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Brighton property values soar, sparking concern for homeowners
Brighton, N.Y. (WHAM) — For the first time since 2018, Brighton has updated property assessments, leaving some homeowners surprised by significant increases in their property values. The spike in assessments has raised concerns about potential tax hikes. "People want to stay in Brighton," said Town Supervisor Bill Moehle. "People...
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Rochester City Council member has tense exchange with Vice President J.D. Vance during conference
Rochester mayoral candidate and city council member Mary Lupien had an exchange with Vice President J.D. Vance during the congressional cities conference in Washington D.C. on Monday. Lupien interrupted Vance's speech after he spoke about immigration. "You see a very consistent relationship between a massive increase in immigration and a...
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Good food in gorgeous spaces
Hello friends, First of all, thanks to everyone who submitted nominations for our taco poll! More than 400 people nominated at least one place, and as a result we have a strong lineup of places to get a taco. In fact, you may want to bookmark our story for a list of Taco Tuesday possibilities! I hope you'll vote in all or some of the matchups. (This is meant to be fun, and in case you're wondering, nobody paid their way onto the list.) Lots of fine dining news A lot has happened in Rochester's fine dining scene lately....