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2 days ago · ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – Light snow is falling this evening as a trough sweeps by WNY. We’re talking cosmetic snow in most cases, failing to accumulate any more than perhaps another fluffy inch or so. Overall travel impacts should be minimal. Expect snow to gradually wind down into the night as ...
Rochester leaders address firearms and domestic violence in …
3 days ago · ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – City leaders continue to discuss new ways to address gun violence across Rochester. Although they report a decrease in violent crime last year compared to 2023, officials including Mayor Malik Evans said there’s more work to be done. Part of this effort includes restricting those convicted of domestic violence related crimes […]
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RPD: Around 40 cars broken into throughout the City of Rochester
1 day ago · ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Police are investigating multiple vehicle break-ins throughout the City of Rochester. A News 8 crew was sent to Cypress Street and found some cars with broken windows. The Rochester Police Department confirmed around 40 cars were broken into in the southeast area of the ...
Rochester City Council approves updated Good Cause Eviction …
Dec 17, 2024 · ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Council approved updated Good Cause Eviction protections Tuesday night. The legislation aims to protect renters from rate hikes, unfair evictions, and guarantee lease renewals to anyone who pays on time. Landlords will have to provide proof that a tenant did not pay rent and that it did not result […]
RPD: Sunday homicide ‘justifiable,’ no related charges expected
Dec 8, 2024 · ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – After two men were shot this weekend in Rochester, one fatally, the Rochester Police Department expects no charges to be filed in relation to the death, officers announced Monday. The shooting happened at a home on Emerson Street just before 5:30 a.m. Sunday. According to police, a man and six of […]
Man hospitalized after being shot on Thurston Road
Dec 19, 2024 · ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A portion of Thurston Road was blocked off by Rochester Police Officers Wednesday night for an investigation. Photo of Wednesday night's scene. (WROC/Melanie Sosa.) Thurston Road is blocked from Milton Street to Anthony Street. It's unclear when the area will reopen to traffic. No details …