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2 cars catch fire in rollover crash on I-390
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Troopers responded to a crash on I-390 near Lexington Avenue Monday evening. According to NYSP, a Chevy Malibu traveling northbound rolled and hit three other cars around 8:30 p.m. The Chevy and one of the other cars involved caught fire. Police said the 37-year-old driver of the Chevy […]
Woman ‘significantly’ injured in assault on Thurston Road
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A woman was left with significant injuries following an assault on Thurston Road. Rochester police responded to the 300 block of Thurston Road at midnight Monday and found a woman in her 20s injured. She was taken by AMR to Strong Memorial Hospital where she is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. […]
‘I miss my son so much’: Family and friends gather to honor missing Rochester man for his birthday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The mother of 27-year-old Tommy Williams, who disappeared just over two years ago, held an event on Sunday to raise awareness about his disappearance. Family and friends gathered at Cobbs Hill Park to celebrate Tommy’s 29th birthday, which is just two days away. It was an emotional gathering for everyone who was there to support Tommy’s mom, Joyce.
Rochester loved Carvel ice cream, ice cream cakes. Here's what happened to them
Carvel is an ice cream franchise chain that still has shops around the country but has long since left the Rochester area. The company was known here for its gravel-voiced owner/ad pitchman Tom Carvel and for products like Fudgie the Whale, Flying Saucers and Cookie Puss. Carvel once had more than 700 shops nationwide but now has about half that total, with the closest local stores in the Syracuse areas. The company's ice cream cakes still are available in local supermarkets, but the shops are just memories.
Weather Alert: Severe storms expected in Rochester region
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a special weather statement for the following areas: Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, and Ontario counties, including the cities of Newark, Fair Haven, Oswego, Watertown, Lowville, and Canandaigua. This afternoon, thunderstorms are expected to develop with an elevated risk of becoming strong to severe, particularly after 2 p.m. in the eastern Lake Ontario region. Some storms may produce wind gusts exceeding 60 mph. ...
Wet weather doesn't deter Rochester's Memorial Day parade or many of those who came out to see it
Dozens of marching bands and various representatives of the U.S. armed forces participated in the annual Memorial Day parade that marched down East Avenue and Main St. on Monday.
Charges pending against teen who accidentally shot himself on Avenue E
ROCHESTER, N.Y (WROC) — Charges are pending against a teenager who accidentally shot himself on Avenue E, according to the Rochester Police Department. Officers said they learned of a walk-in gunshot victim who arrived at Rochester General Hospital. The 16-year-old boy had a single gunshot wound to his lower body. His injury is non-life-threatening. Investigators […]
Retired RPD Sgt. reflects on running 50 marathons in 50 days to honor fallen officer Tony Mazurkewicz
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – One year ago, retired RPD Sgt. Brett Sobieraski had run dozens of marathons towards his goal of running from Florida to Rochester, 26.2 miles at a time. “8 States for Maz: The Humanity Tour,” was intended to bring awareness to the murder of Rochester Police Officer Tony Mazurkewicz and support the family he left behind.
Schaller’s to close Brighton location May 31st
BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) — In a Facebook post Monday, popular local restaurant chain Schaller’s Drive-In announced it would be closing its Brighton location May 31. No reason for the closure was said in the post, though News 8 has reached out to Schaller’s and has not heard back yet. Schaller’s — the nearly 70-year-old restaurant […]
Local communities honor fallen heroes with parades and remembrance ceremonies
Rochester, N.Y. - Monday is Memorial Day, and communities across the Rochester area hosted parades and remembrance ceremonies, all to remember those who have fallen in the line of duty. Hundreds of people lined the streets downtown for the city's annual parade, which started at the intersection of East Avenue...
Law enforcement increases presence at Ontario Beach Park as Memorial Day celebrations continue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — While we had the sun Sunday, people were outside soaking it right up, including at Ontario Beach Park. As Memorial Day weekend celebrations continued, that anticipated influx of people at beaches and parks started to show. Earlier this week, News 8 spoke with Rochester Police officials who said they’d have an […]
Missing teen: Have you seen Abigail West?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing juvenile from Penfield. Deputies said 17-year-old Abigail West left her group home in the area of Smith Road and Empire Boulevard in Penfield. She was last seen at a home on Smith Road. It’s believed she left between 3:30 a.m. to […]
Rain or shine: Charlotte Beach visitors make the most of wet Memorial Day in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — It was a rainy Memorial Day in the Rochester area, putting a damper on potential outdoor plans for many. Typically, children and their families flood Ontario Beach Park in Charlotte, securing their spots with coolers, towels, umbrellas and more — but none of that was happening Monday.
ROCovery Fitness holds Memorial Day Murph
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The ROCovery Fitness Outreach Center hosted its annual Memorial Day Murph Monday, honoring late Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Murphy. The workout consists of a one mile run, 100 pull ups, 200 push ups, 300 squats, and finishes with another one mile run. It was followed with a Memorial Day cookout for […]
Sunday is the pick of the weekend
Sunday May 26, 2024 — High pressure will settle in across the Ohio Valley on Sunday, aiding in clearing out some of the residual moisture from storms on Saturday. Patchy areas of fog early will translate into partly cloudy skies by the afternoon, and temperatures will reach into the mid-upper 70s across the region with cooler temperatures expected by the lake shore.
This is how veterans say you should celebrate Memorial Day
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Memorial Day brings with it food, family gatherings, and sometimes great shopping deals but it’s also a day to thank the men and women who laid down their lives for us to enjoy such freedoms. Our local veterans said they’d be thankful if during this day, you stop and think about their […]
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