Vanessa J. Cheeks
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Calling all singles: BBB warns of online dating scams as Valentine’s Day approaches
‘Tis the season for love, with Valentine’s day right around the corner. This is also a time for online scammers to target singles. → Read More
Wife charged in fatal Greece crash that killed her husband
GREECE, N.Y.(WROC)- A driver has been charged after a fatal crash on West Ridge Road in Greece Saturday. According to police 52-year-old, Renee Alger was intoxicated when the SUV she was driving collided with a motorcycle. The driver of the Motorcycle, 23-year-old Trystan Sylvester was thrown some 20 feet from the bike. She was pronounced […] → Read More
Motorcyclist seriously injured after Wayne County crash
Huron, N.Y. (WROC)- The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department says a motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash Saturday night. An investigation revealed that 43-year-old Karrie Edwards was driving westbound on Lummisville Road around 7:30 P.M. when she drove off the north side of the roadway. Edwards was taken by Mercy Flight to Upstate Medical Center. […] → Read More
Rochester woman facing charges after fatal crash
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC)- 20-year-old Miana Blake of Rochester is charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide after police say a man fell off the hood of her moving car. According to police, on August 13, 20-year-old, Jaden Lewis clung to the hood of a parked car, Blake was behind the wheel. She then drove that car down […] → Read More
Missing Pearl Harbor Seaman returned to New York after 80 years
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC)- Over the weekend the remains of a WWII Seaman were finally returned home. 19-year-old Lyal J. Savage was among the 429 USS Oklahoma crewmen killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Officials say his remains were identified in 2019 by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). Savage’s remains were flown into the […] → Read More
Monroe County COVID cases hover near the 100 mark
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC)- The Monroe County Department of Public Health is reporting 102 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. The 7-day rolling average of new cases is 133 per day. Hospitalizations and the percent positivity rate have not been reported. The majority of COVID cases in the county can be found in young adults and children. 67 of […] → Read More
Toddler critical after Hudson Ave. crash
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC)- A 2-year-old girl is in critical condition after a car crash Sunday afternoon. Rochester police say the child was in a car when it struck a bridge support on Hudson Avenue and Nassau Street in the city. The driver, a 33-year-old woman was not seriously injured but, both were taken to Strong […] → Read More
Rochester police release statement about controversial gun arrest
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC)- The Rochester Police Department is responding after new allegations of police brutality emerged Sunday. Roy Siplin Sr. of Rochester said RPD officers arrested his son, Roy Siplin Jr. on Friday afternoon. In a press conference held Sunday, Siplin said his son was punched in the face by officers after he was handcuffed […] → Read More
Large police presence near N. Clinton Avenue and Kohlman Street
Rochester, N.Y.(WROC)- A large police presence is gathered on North Clinton Avenue near Kohlman Street in Rochester. Police have the area taped off and are conducting an investigation. A K-9 Unit is also on scene. This is a developing story . News 8 has a crew at the scene and will provide updates to this […] → Read More
MAP: Apparently America favors Raptors over Warriors to win NBA Finals
Well there you go, America, where apparently it's land of the free, home of the Toronto Raptors! → Read More
Man found bleeding on Wilkins dies
Police are investigating a suspicious death after one man was killed in the city tonight. The incident took place on Wilkins Street, near Clifford Avenue. Officers were called to the 200 blocks... → Read More
Home damaged, cats saved in house fire
The Gates Fire Department responded to a house fire on Greenbriar Drive this afternoon. → Read More
Lilac Festival will be closed on Monday
After heavy rains over several days, organizers have announced the Rochester Lilac Festival will be closed Monday. → Read More
Water search at Irondequoit Bay
Helicopters and water rescue teams were seen in Irondequoit Bay this afternoon. Fire crews near the scene said that a search was underway. → Read More
Kid Chef holds fundraiser to feed community
Irondequoit 5-year-old Theo Carusone is the star of his own YouTube channel, called Kitchen Boss. To celebrate the shows season finale, Carusone decided to hold a fundraiser and donation drive for the Irondequoit Community Cupboard. → Read More
Tonight: City holds budget discussion
The city of Rochester is holding a public input session on the 2019-2020 budget at city hall. Participants will be able to discuss their ideas on how to close the $38 million dollar budget gap and if they think raising taxes and fees or cutting services would be the best way to do that. → Read More
NY considers kids Bingo bill.
New York State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow minors to play bingo. → Read More
New Jersey dad receives thousands of birthday phone calls following billboard prank
(WTNH) - People from all over are wishing one New Jersey man a happy birthday, but wait until you hear why. → Read More
Aquinas Students Help Restore Home
Students from the Aquinas Institute traveled to North Carolina over February break to helps restore a home damaged by hurricane Florence. → Read More
Fire on Flint Street
A fire broke out early this morning on Flint Street in Rochester. The home is separated into two apartments. The fire was caused when a resident in one of the apartments was cooking and fell asleep. → Read More