Jack Watson
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Rochester, NY, United States
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Baltimore neighbors join to remember teen killed in park
Baltimore Police are still on the lookout for 16-year-old Izaiah Carter's killer. Carter was murdered in Joseph Lee Park, beside Patterson High School and the Bayview neighborhood. → Read More
School board delays vote to renew Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys charter
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys has been in danger of losing its charter with Baltimore City Schools. → Read More
Baltimore avoided ‘devastating’ attack, says engineering expert
A Catonsville woman and a man from Florida are facing serious charges after an alleged plot to sabotage Baltimore's electrical grid. → Read More
Football fans train dozens in CPR for Damar Hamlin, American Heart Month
A group of local football fans hosted CPR training for dozens Sunday at the Admiral's Cup in Fells Point. → Read More
'It is heartbreaking': Local leaders, advocates plead for change after two major shootings in January
A man is dead and four others are hurt, including a 3-year-old and a 2-month-old, after a Saturday shooting and crash. It’s the second major shooting in Baltimore this month. → Read More
15-year-old shot and killed in Windsor Mill
Baltimore County police are investigating a shooting that left a 15-year-old is dead in Windsor Mill this weekend. → Read More
High schoolers robbed of shoes in Owings Mills district says
Owings Mills High School informed parents of three incidents in which students were robbed of their shoes. → Read More
Rep. Morelle backs $5 billion effort for violence prevention programs
Mayor-elect Malik Evans, who takes office in January, is a supporter of the effort. → Read More
Rochester mother of 5 identified as victim in fatal stolen vehicle crash on Seward Street
Police say this is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information is asked to call 911. → Read More
$20 million in new pandemic grants open to small businesses in Monroe County
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — More help is on the way for local businesses who continue to struggle during the pandemic. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced $20 million in CARES Act funding will be available to small businesses. The grants can be used to pay rent, payroll, operating expenses, or COVID related expenses. Eligible businesses […] → Read More
9 Rochester City School District bus drivers resign, affecting 174 students with disabilities
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In a meeting Tuesday night, the Rochester City School District announced nine additional bus drivers have resigned. The resignations affect routes for 174 students with disabilities. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. → Read More
Hilton Fire Dept. Carnival returns after pandemic hiatus
HILTON, N.Y. (WROC) — For the first time since the pandemic, a Hilton tradition dating back more than 100 years is finally back. The Hilton Fire Department Carnival returned Wednesday, after it was canceled along with most other summer fun last year. The carnival runs from July 14 to July 17. Carnival hours: Wednesday July […] → Read More
Report: New Yorkers more worried about cost of gas, groceries
If you think the prices at the pump, or at the grocery store, have been a lot to handle lately, you're not alone. → Read More
House on Farbridge Street damaged after fire
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. → Read More
Police investigation underway on Genesee Street in Rochester
Earlier this month, two teenagers were shot, one fatally on Genesee Street and just last week, a 22-year-old Rochester man was killed in a shooting in that same neighborhood as well. → Read More
Friend remembers woman found dead in Irondequoit: ‘Always a good person’
"She was just a great person," Goff told News 8. "Always having a smile on her face, always a good person." → Read More
Monroe County DMV opens June appointments after some experience delays
Residents can register online at the DMV’s website. → Read More
Seabreeze to reopen this month, nearby restaurants getting ready
"It's a big thing. Especially for people who live in this area. It's been like a staple of their childhood." → Read More
Many Rochester-area businesses hiring, but find few candidates applying
Roman notes several industries, including restaurants, manufacturing and healthcare, are having trouble hiring. → Read More
Parole violator armed with knife shot by police in Rochester
Members with the task force — consisting of officers from the Rochester Police Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police and U.S. Marshals — responded to 107 Fairbanks Street in Rochester around 11:15 a.m. Friday in search for a man who skipped parole on a burglary charge. → Read More