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New York mayors speak out against gun violence

Mayors from across the state assembled for a first of its kind forum on gun violence in New York → Read More

6 RCSD teachers on leave for ‘racist and demeaning’ text messages about students

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Six teachers in the Rochester City School District are currently on leave after they exchanged “racist and demeaning” text messages about students, according to RCSD Superintendent Lesli Myers-Small. According to the superintendent on Friday, the district will “use all forms of available discipline up to and including termination.” “On Tuesday I […] → Read More

New NY law prevents colleges from withholding transcripts due to unpaid debt

According to the governor, this legislation will ensure that students can access their transcripts when necessary so they may continue their education, or find a job. → Read More

NY Attorney General calls for full cancelation of federal student loan debt

According to the attorneys general, the president has the power to immediately exercise his authority, under the Higher Education Act, to cancel all federal student loan debt for every borrower. → Read More

Two dead after Mercy Flight helicopter crash during training mission in Genesee County

ELBA, N.Y. (WROC) — Two people are dead after a Mercy Flight helicopter crashed in Genesee County Tuesday afternoon. According to New York State Police Major Major Eugene Staniszewski, the helicopter crashed near Edgerton and Norton Roads in the Town of Elba. Maj. Staniszewski said the helicopter may have hit power lines as it crashed. […] → Read More

Downtown Rochester building evacuated after explosive device damages mailboxes

Pleasant Street between North Clinton Avenue and St. Paul Street is currently closed. → Read More

Crews respond to fire at Guilderland apartment complex

Multiple crews responded to a fire at an apartment complex on Western Avenue in Guilderland on Wednesday. → Read More

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Hochul updates New Yorkers on COVID-19 pandemic

“Let’s learn from the lessons of the past and finally put this winter surge behind us,” the governor said. → Read More

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Hochul hosts COVID-19 briefing in Rochester at 10:45 a.m.

Editor’s note: Governor’s briefing will be live streamed on this page at 10:45 a.m. EST. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is traveling to Rochester Monday morning to host a COVID-19 briefing at the SUNY Rochester Educational Opportunity Center. On Sunday, the governor urged all New Yorkers to take proper precautions as they return […] → Read More

Bullet comes ‘inches’ from child’s face when shot into Rochester home

Officials say the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call 911. → Read More

Ex-Rochester nursing home worker accused of raping dementia patient

Ex-Rochester nursing home worker accused of raping dementia patientEx-Rochester nursing home worker accused of raping dementia patient → Read More

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Hochul updates New Yorkers on COVID-19 pandemic

On Sunday, the governor reported 58 new COVID-19 weekend deaths statewide. On Saturday, the New York State Department of Health reported the largest-single day increase in new cases to date since the pandemic began with 22,478 new cases. → Read More

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Hochul updates New Yorkers on COVID-19 pandemic

This press conference will be live streamed on the page above at 10:45 a.m. EST. → Read More

Everything you need to know about new statewide mask, vaccination requirements

Get ready to mask up! A mask mandate is back in New York. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that due to rising COVID rates statewide, masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. → Read More

Gov. Hochul: Masks required for all indoor public spaces or require proof of vaccination

Editor’s note: This announcement will be live streamed on this page at 10 am. EST. NEW YORK CITY (WROC) — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that due to rising COVID-19 rates statewide, masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. The governor is […] → Read More

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Hochul updates New Yorkers on COVID-19 pandemic

Editor’s note: This press conference will be live streamed on this page at 1:45 p.m. EST. NEW YORK CITY (WROC) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to host a COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon to update New Yorkers on the COVID-19 pandemic. In the governor’s latest update Wednesday afternoon, she announced 40 new COVID-19 deaths in […] → Read More

Rochester hospitals pause, limit elective, semi-elective surgeries due to COVID-19 spike

The area's two biggest health care systems will temporarily pause and limit certain elective and semi-elective surgeries, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to spike across the region. → Read More

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Hochul updates New Yorkers on COVID-19 pandemic

Editor’s note: This press conference will be live streamed on this page at 11 a.m. EST. NEW YORK CITY (WROC) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to host a COVID-19 briefing Thursday morning to update New Yorkers on the state’s ongoing pandemic response efforts. Last week the governor announced an executive order designed to help […] → Read More

Community seeks solutions as Rochester hits homicide record

Rochester police officials say the violence cannot end until the community comes together. → Read More

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Hochul updates New Yorkers on COVID-19 pandemic

Editor’s note: Governor’s press conference will be live streamed on this page at 2:15 p.m. EST. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (WROC) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to host a coronavirus briefing Tuesday afternoon to update New Yorkers on the state’s ongoing pandemic response efforts. On Monday the governor reported 30 new COVID-19 deaths in New […] → Read More