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Police searching for 93-year-old Rochester man
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Rochester Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 93-year-old man who was last seen on Normandy Avenue in Rochester late Friday afternoon. Officers say he may be in need of medical attention. Bobby Johnson is a Black man and stands 5’11” and weighs 170 pounds. He was […] → Read More
Josh Allen listed as active against Vikings
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been declared active for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, according to the Bills gameday roster. Allen had been dealing with an elbow injury all week that he suffered in the closing seconds of the Bills’ loss to the New York Jets last week. He […] → Read More
LIST: Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day
(WJW) — Attention shoppers: many retailers have announced that their doors will be closed on Thanksgiving this year. Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day ALDI ALDI is closed on several major holidays, including Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Best Buy Best Buy announced that its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, but shoppers can still enjoy holiday deals on the retailer’s website and mobile […] → Read More
Rochester police IDs victim of fatal shooting on Norton Street
UPDATE: The Rochester Police Department announced on Monday that the victim in the fatal shooting was identified as 27-year-old city resident Terry J. Howard, Jr. No further updates have been made. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide that took place Saturday evening on Norton Street in […] → Read More
Dog and her puppies rescued from underground den
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Staff with North Paw Rescue and Rescued Treasures Pet Adoptions worked four days straight trying to rescue a mother dog and her puppies from a deep, underground den in Rochester. Rescuers were able to entice the dogs to exit the hole; all but one at first. Marybeth McCarthy is the president […] → Read More
Lollypop Farm hosting ‘Clear the Kennels’ weekend
FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) – Lollypop Farm is hosting a “Clear the Kennels” event this weekend to encourage adoption of its shelter dogs. The goal is to not only find forever homes for the dogs that are currently sheltered but to also make space for more. Lollypop Farm will have a 50-percent discount on adoption fees. […] → Read More
Two houses to be demolished after overnight fires
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Rochester Fire Department was called to two house fires overnight Saturday. The first fire took place at a house on Langham Street shortly after midnight. When firefighters arrived to the house they saw smoke and fire on the front porch and the first floor. Firefighters said there was no one […] → Read More
RPD investigating murder during Chili Ave. bonfire
Update ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Rochester Police Department has released the name of the victim shot and killed early Saturday morning on Chili Avenue. At around 3:05 a.m. officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation. While en route, they also received a call that a man had been shot on Chili Avenue. On scene, authorities […] → Read More
NYSP arrest teen for murder, burglary
WILLIAMSON, N.Y. (WROC) – Troopers with New York State Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection to a stabbing that took place Friday evening on Ridge Road in the town of Williamson. When troopers arrived to the scene they learned a 19-year-old man, later identified as Arthur Edick, was stabbed in his abdomen. Mercy […] → Read More
Shooting on Emerson Street leaves teen dead, 18-year-old injured
Emerson Street between Dewey Avenue and Fulton Avenue will be closed as the RPD continues its investigation. → Read More
Woman stabbed on Norton Village Lane, police say
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A woman from Rochester is recovering after having been stabbed overnight Saturday in Rochester on Norton Village Lane. Officers with the Rochester Police Department say the victim is 26 years old and she was stabbed at least one time. An ambulance took her to an area hospital. Her injuries are not […] → Read More
Korean War veteran, Irondequoit native dies at 91
Ret. Major General Norbert Rappl has died at age 91. → Read More
RPD remembers Patrolman Upton on 103rd anniversary of fatal shooting
The Rochester Police Department is remembering Patrolman James Upton Saturday. → Read More
Rochester police investigate double homicide on State St.
The Rochester Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating after two men succumbed to their injuries after an overnight shooting Sunday. → Read More
WATCH LIVE: 2022 Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 12:30 p.m.
Those planning on going should head early as parking gets tricky, and dress warm! → Read More
Rochester police investigate homicide on Rialto Street
No suspects are in custody and the investigation remains ongoing. → Read More
Rochester police searching for stolen vehicle with puppy inside
A cash reward has been set up for the dog’s return, the owner’s sister said. → Read More
MCSO searching for Penfield teen
PENFIELD, N.Y. (WROC) – Deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl from Penfield. MCSO says Alyssa N. Heagney was last seen Friday at 7 p.m. It’s unknown what she was last seen wearing. Anyone with information is asked to please call 911. → Read More
Ohio home for sale features replica Oval Office
KIRTLAND HILLS, O.H. (WJW) – If you’re interested in a home with a unique conversation piece, look no further than this house in Kirtland Hills, Ohio. There are six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and a replica of the Oval Office in the attic. Jenifer Black, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate, said the current owners […] → Read More
Working from home? Here’s what you can (and can’t) deduct on your tax returns
(NEXSTAR) – Now that you’re working from home, you might be wondering which home-office deductions you can legally claim on your 2022 tax returns. Well, we’ve got some bad news: Most employees working remotely during the pandemic are entitled to basically nothing. “There’s a lot of misunderstanding, myths, and plain-old bad advice from Uncle Bob […] → Read More