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

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

2 young men arrested, illegal guns recovered in Rochester

Published   Feb 21, 2025 11:02PM
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two young men arrested in Rochester on Friday face weapon charges in connection to a reported "menacing" incident, according to police. Officers were called to the area of Portland Avenue and Durnan Street around 10 Friday morning where it was reported that two men had pointed a handgun at a bicyclist. According [...] ... 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

Missing Teen Alert: Have you seen Tahir McDonald?

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) - The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday night that deputies are searching for a 16-year-old boy reported missing. Deputies said they do not believe he is in any immediate danger at this time. Tahir McDonald ... Read more

Sunrise Smart Start: Trillium food pantry expansion, Irondeq

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today's Sunrise Smart Start for Friday, February 21, 2025. Weather forecast: Snow finally fades before a quiet weekend Believe it or not, lake effect snow will finally come to a cl ... Read more