Riga, NY Local News and More

Churchville Halloween Parade Returns to the Streets

The annual Churchville Halloween Parade was a howling success, with a large crowd of Halloween tricksters gathering for an unforgettable night. Hundreds of local children, parents, and community members showed up in creative and spooky costumes, turning the village streets into a lively display of ghosts, superheroes, and fairy-tale characters. Churchville Volunteer Fire Police 4C-12 and Fire Department Rescue 428 led the procession.

Churchville, NY · 2d

News 8 WROC

publisher · 120.1K followers

Woman faces homicide charge in fatal Henrietta crash

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The driver involved in the fatal two-car crash in Henrietta on October 3 has been arrested and is facing multiple charges, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO completed its investigation into the crash by arresting Tory L. Peters, a 21-year-old from Henrietta. She was driving the vehicle that struck […]

Henrietta, NY · 2d

BroBible

New York High School Football Team Disqualified From Playoffs Hours After Beating Defending State Champions

East High/World of Inquiry beat defending New York high school football state champion Monroe over the weekend in playoff action. Hours later, it was disqualified from the postseason. A massive brawl erupted after the final play of the game. It will end both teams’ pursuit of a title. The two foes met for a Section […] The post New York High School Football Team Disqualified From Playoffs Hours After Beating Defending State Champions appeared first on BroBible.

Rochester, NY · 9h

hoodline.com

Town Of Pittsford, NY · 13h

Pittsford Marshalls Theft Has Deputies Hunting Two Unidentified Suspects

Monroe County sheriff’s deputies are asking the public to help identify two people connected to a larceny at the Marshalls store on Monroe Avenue in the Town of Pittsford. The incident happened on Nov. 1, and investigators have released images of the pair as they try to track them down.

ustrottingnews.com

Hall of Famer and former USTA Director Clint Galbraith, 89, passes

Columbus, OH – Hall of Fame horseman and former U.S. Trotting Association Director Clint Galbraith of Scottsville, NY passed away on Oct. 31, 2026 at the age of 89. As a driver, Galbraith had 3,062 wins and $19,875,929 in earnings. He also had 595 victories as a trainer. A...

Scottsville, NY · 2d

News 8 WROC

Goodwill opens largest regional store on Hylan Dr.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes opened its biggest store in the region today. Goodwill moved its Jefferson Avenue location to the former Value City Furniture on Hylan Drive, right across from the former Marketplace Mall. The new store includes 31,000 square feet of retail space and another 15,000 square feet set […]

News 8 WROC

partner publisher · 49.4K followers

SUV flips over in crash at Brighton intersection

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) — Firefighters responded to a car crash at the intersection of Suburban Court and South Clinton Avenue in Brighton Friday evening. An SUV was seen flipped upside down at the scene. Northbound traffic on South Clinton Avenue is flowing, while southbound traffic is restricted as crews respond. Only fire trucks were observed […]

Brighton, NY · 2d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

State lawsuit: Owner of Greece WWII shipyard property near Lake Ontario sued over contamination, cleanup put at more than $31 million

GREECE, N.Y. — Eighty years after the site near Lake Ontario helped build war ships for the American war effort, the state is suing the current owner for contamination. Hazard goes back to WWII The property, once home to the Odenbach Shipping Company, saw landing barges, floating cranes and tugs built before the Department of […]

Greece, NY · 2d

News 8 WROC

Rochester bowler Steve Meyer rolls perfect 900 series

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Steve Meyer joined an elite group of bowlers after rolling a perfect 900 series during the USBC 700 Club Bowling Tournament at Domm’s Bowling Center on Saturday. Meyer bowled three consecutive 300 games on Nov. 7, becoming the third bowler in Upstate New York and the second in Rochester to do […]

Rochester, NY · 1d

News 8 WROC

Brawl erupts after final play at East-Monroe football game

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A large fight broke out on Saturday between the Monroe and East High School football teams; fans also got involved. After the final play of Saturday afternoon’s sectional matchup at James Monroe High School, players and fans clashed on the field. Security and officials eventually separated the two sides and sent […]

Rochester, NY · 1d

iheart.com

Fmr. Rochester Business Owner Sentenced for Multi-State Fraud

A Buffalo man is going to prison after federal prosecutors say he fraudulently obtained more than three-and-a-half-million dollars by defrauding dozens of businesses. 54-year-old Paul Paredes will serve more than seven years in prison and was ordered to make millions of dollars in restitution to 57 different victims. The U.S....

News 8 WROC

Gillett Rd. bridge above Erie Canal closing at the end of the month

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Gillett Road state-owned bridge above the Erie Canal will close at the end of the month. Ogden Town Supervisor Mike Zale said that the canal bridge will close for repairs. He clarified that this is not the CSX overpass bridge, but the state-owned one. The New York State Department of […]

News 8 WROC

Veterans Day 2026: Free meals, car washes and deals around Rochester

Know of a Veterans Day deal or discount that should be included in this list? Email WROC’s digital team at WROCDigital@nexstar.tv, and we’ll work to get the information to our readers. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A free meal, a fresh cup of coffee or even a clean car: Businesses across the Rochester area are saying […]

Rochester, NY · 11h

westsidenewsny.com

partner publisher · 653 followers

Ogden Unveils Historical Marker Commemorating World War II Aircraft Watchtower

The Town of Ogden held a dedication ceremony on Friday, October 30, to unveil a new historical marker on Coolidge Avenue in Spencerport, commemorating the site of a World War II-era aircraft watchtower staffed by local civilian volunteers. During World War II, civilian volunteers staffed the watchtower around the clock,...

Spencerport, NY · 2d

Wellsville Sun

No. 1 Hornell Raiders roll over East Rochester-Gananda to head to Section V Finals

GALLERY: A 35-7 defeat sends Hornell the finals at St. John Fisher on November 14 From Drew Golden, Follow The Golden Lens on Facebook The Hornell Red Raiders closed out […] The post No. 1 Hornell Raiders roll over East Rochester-Gananda to head to Section V Finals appeared first on THE WELLSVILLE SUN .

Hornell, NY · 1d

13 WHAM

Missing children found safe, mother taken into custody, Rochester police say

Rochester, N.Y. — Two children reported missing two weeks ago have been found safe, Captain Greg Bello from the Rochester Police Department announced Friday. Bello previously said Mateo Paul, 7, and his sister, Avaya Paul, 5, were picked up from school Oct. 23 by their mother, Jessenya Rodriguez-Rivera, 30, of Rochester, who does not have custody of them.

warm1013.com

Kids Out and About 11/6/26

Each Friday morning since 2009, Debra Ross, publisher and CEO of KidsOutAndAbout.com, has given WARM 101.3 listeners a sneak peek into all that makes the Rochester area a great place for kids, teens, and families. Originally launched in Rochester in 2001, KidsOutAndAbout.com now celebrates local events and activities in over...

westsidenewsny.com

Veterans Day Discount at Tops

Tops Friendly Markets will honor those who have served our country with an 11 percent discount on groceries this Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Now in its 13th year, the program has provided more than $1 million in savings to military personnel and their families. The discount will be...

News 8 WROC

‘We’re left with nothing’: Greece woman fears RTS cuts will strand disabled riders

GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) — As riders scramble for alternative transportation options following RTS’ announcement that it is eliminating On Demand service, riders with disabilities say they feel like an afterthought in the conversation. “To say that I am devastated and angry is really just an understatement,” said RTS rider and former disability advocate Ericka Glick. […]

Greece, NY · 2d

westsidenewsny.com