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Man serving life sentence for murder could get retrial after accomplice admits to lying

What plea agreement did Charlene Childers reach with prosecutors?. What steps are being taken to challenge Timothy Dean's conviction?. Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Charlene Childers was the prosecution's main witness in her then-husband Timothy Dean's double murder trial in 2019. Last month, during a separate hearing, in her bid...

Sodus, NY · 16h

News 8 WROC

Woman faces felony for sending explicit video to child she babysat

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Wayne County woman has been charged after New York State Police said she allegedly sent sexually explicit videos to a minor while serving as the child’s babysitter. Rebecca E. Lawn, 39, of Ontario, was arrested on Wednesday and is charged with second-degree disseminating indecent material to a minor, a felony. […]

Wayne County, NY · 19h

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5 Best Restaurants in Rochester, New York You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Rochester, New York — a city where the Genesee River tumbles through old brick mills and lilacs bloom in the spring, where the laughter of college students mingles with the wisdom of old-timers, and the scent of coffee, barbecue, and fresh bread drifts through neighborhoods stitched together by memory and migration. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: grand mansions on East Avenue, sturdy worker’s cottages, and the gentle sprawl of new ambition. Rochester is a city where the snow falls deep and the spirit runs deeper — where families gather at festivals, artists paint the city’s story, and every meal is a celebration of resilience and reinvention.

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Man convicted after escaping custody, hiding in drainage pipe

A Rochester-area man escaped from police custody, ran toward the Genesee River and spent hours hiding in a drainage pipe. Now he has been convicted on 10 charges. Eric Fountain, 37, of Scottsville, was convicted Oct. 23 of charges including first-degree escape and second-degree assault, according to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office.

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Perinton supervisor addresses landfill odor

PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) — In a social media post, the Town of Perinton’s Supervisor, Jen Townsend, addressed persistent concerns about a bad smell coming from the High Acres Landfill. Townsend says the odor has been particularly noticeable lately, and many residents are frustrated. While periodic odor is unavoidable at an active landfill, this issue is […]

Perinton, NY · 23h

News 8 WROC

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Write-in ahead in unofficial results for Fairport Mayor

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The write-in line in Fairport’s mayoral race is ahead in the polls, according to results from the Monroe County Board of Elections. With all precincts reporting, the unofficial results indicate write-in with 51.30% of the votes — ahead of Democratic candidate Heidi Woika, who has 48.70% of the votes. The current […]

Fairport, NY · 1d

New York Post

Woman claims ‘obsessed’ stepdad made shrine with her underwear, raped her before traveling to NY to kill her mom in murder-suicide

The heartbroken daughter of a woman killed by her ex-husband in an upstate New York murder-suicide last week revealed her sick stepdad also raped her and made a twisted shrine of her underwear. The series of disturbing allegations was disclosed after Melissa K. Pelc-Lohr, 50, was found dead of a single gunshot wound to the head in her Moira home on Oct. 27, according to the New York State Police. Mellissa Pelc-Lohr, who died on Oct. 27 after she was fatally shot by her ex-husband Norman Lohr, leaves behind her children, Allison Pelc and Freddie Pelc. GoFundMe Investigators soon after spotted a red 2009 Chevrolet Silverado linked to the homicide and tried to stop the driver, identified as her ex-husband, Norman E. Lohr Jr., 50, of Michigan. The deranged gunman led state troopers on a 200-mile chase that ended when he fatally shot himself in Lyons, NY, police said. Now, Pelc-Lohr’s daughter is publicly accusing her ex-stepfather, Lohr Jr., of a slew of bizarre and violent behavior — including raping her, making a shrine of her underwear, and repeatedly violating protection orders. Wife of Ivy League dad who threw 2 kids off parking garage defends him as ‘wonderful’ but depressed

Lyons, NY · 13h

News 8 WROC

Facebook Marketplace trailer scam leads to sting operation, arrest in Brighton

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — What began as an investigation into a stolen trailer in Brighton led police to uncover an alleged Facebook Marketplace scam, ultimately resulting in the arrest of a man accused of selling stolen trailers online. According to the Brighton Police Department, officers responded to Western Drive on Oct. 14 after receiving a […]

Brighton, NY · 1d

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New locations announced for two Rochester credit unions

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two Rochester-based federal credit unions have announced new locations. The Summit Federal Credit Union The Summit Federal Credit Union announced on Tuesday that it has opened a new home for its Greece branch: in Canal Ponds Park on Marina Drive. It now occupies a 3,500-square-foot building adjacent to their corporate headquarters. […]

Rochester, NY · 3d

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Mirabito Snaps Up Two More Rochester-Area Quicklee's for $22.66 Million

Mirabito Holdings has paid $22.66 million for two more Quicklee's convenience stores in the Rochester area, picking up properties in Henrietta and Webster as it continues gobbling up its smaller regional rival's gas stations and storefronts. The deeds for both deals were filed with the Monroe County Clerk's Office on Friday.

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Opening date announced for Barnes & Noble in Henrietta

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The opening date has been announced for the new Barnes & Noble in Henrietta. The bookstore chain’s new location will open on Wednesday, November 11. It will officially open to the public at 9 a.m. The new store will be located inside the former Party City in Market Square Plaza on […]

Henrietta, NY · 2d

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‘We were supposed to be there’: Hoselton employees save customer’s life with CPR

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – One moment you’re buying a car; the next, you’re watching someone perform chest compressions. That’s what happened over at Hoselton Auto Mall in East Rochester back in August. Two employees sprang into action after a customer collapsed in their parking lot. Mike Parkhurst says he was delivering parts to the Nissan […]

Rochester, NY · 17h

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Man charged with murder, robbery after fatal shooting in Rochester

Rochester, N.Y. — A man faces charges for a fatal shooting during a robbery on the city's northeast side early last year, according to the Rochester Police Department. Jabriel Henderson, 22, was shot and killed Jan. 30, 2025 during a drug-related robbery on Ellison Street, according to police. Henderson appeared to have driven to Ellison Street and pulled to a curb, where at least one suspect approached the vehicle and opened fire before fleeing.

Rochester, NY · 23h

News 8 WROC

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Irondequoit neighbors speak out after Halloween weekend parties prompt police response

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) — After Irondequoit police responded to three separate locations to disperse large crowds over Halloween weekend, neighbors are speaking out. According to Town Supervisor John Perticone, Irondequoit police responded to 53 Madison Terrace, 96 Fairlea Drive and a location on Nixon Drive. A neighbor told News 8 they saw more than 100 […]

Irondequoit, NY · 2d

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News10NBC Investigates: 115 Strong patients, 48 Highland patients wait for beds after Waterview Heights closure

The closure of Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rochester forced more than 160 residents to find new homes, making the local nursing home shortage even worse.

Rochester, NY · 16h

News 8 WROC

NYS Assembly results for Rochester region

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As election night nears an end, the incumbents head back to Albany. Republican George Dobbins leads the 130th District race. Republican Mark Benjamin leads in the 131st District. Full results:

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RTS announces end of RTS On Demand; other service changes

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On Wednesday, Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced several service changes in the Rochester area. The transportation company says it will eliminate RTS on Demand in Monroe County, citing high costs, inefficiency, unreliability, and low customer use. The service reportedly cost the company 6.5 times more per customer than regular bus routes. […]

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Meat raffle! Meat raffle! Meat raffle!

If you’ve never experienced a meat raffle, you’re really missing out. I’ve attended two meat raffle fundraisers, hosted by my daughter’s elementary school in Buffalo, so I know how much fun they can be. These fast-moving, high-energy events are always entertaining, and there’s a really good chance you’ll walk away with some sort of meaty winnings: ribs, chicken, pork chops, steaks, burgers, hot dogs — you name it. (Experienced meat raffle attendees always bring a cooler with them, they win so often.)

Webster, NY · 15h

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