Bicyclist dead after hit & run on Norton Street

Published   Feb 22, 2025 06:23AM
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) - A man riding his bicycle in Rochester Friday night was killed after he was hit by a vehicle, according to police, who said the driver had fled the scene before officers arrived. Officers were called to the area of Norton Street and North Street around 9:30 Friday night for the crash. [...] ... Read more

Let the games begin: Special Olympics NY Winter Games holds

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Nearly 900 athletes and coaches gathered at the Riverside Convention Center Friday night to celebrate the 2025 Special Olympics New York Winter Games opening ceremony! At 7 p.m., athletes shook hands, mingled and geared up ... Read more

5 people hospitalized after crash, vehicle fire in Brighton

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — At least five people were hospitalized Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash and subsequent vehicle fire in Brighton, according to authorities. Officers with the Brighton Police Department and firefighters from the ... Read more

Silver Snowball? Rochester now in 2nd place in Golden Snowball contest

Published   Feb 21, 2025 11:01PM
After our recent wimpy winters, it's hard to blame you if you forgot what winter is capable of around here. On the heels of 2024's record warm year, winter has roared back across much of WNY this season. Rochester has now eclipsed 80" of snow on the season, the most we've seen through February 21st [...] ... Read more

NYSDOT Commissioner visits Rochester to outline budget propo

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) - The New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner visited Rochester Thursday to outline Gov. Kathy Hochul’s state budget and priorities for travel and transportation. Gov. Hochul has put forward an additional $80 ... Read more

Rochester man admits to arson at grocery store, Hall of Just

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man has pleaded guilty to arson at Abundance Co-Op Market and the Hall of Justice. On April 4, 2024, firefighters arrived at Abundance Co-Op Market on South Avenue for a fire in the men's bathroom. Although no f ... Read more

GM plans to lay off employees indefinitely at Rochester plan

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — General Motors is expected to lay off employees from the Rochester plant next month. The local chapter of United Auto Workers told News 8 that a notification from local management was sent out. They were notified that 26 em ... Read more