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A Rochester man was stabbed, leading to him walking into a local hospital on Thursday night, police say.
Police: Rochester man walks into hospital after being stabbed
A Rochester man was stabbed, leading to him walking into a local hospital on Thursday night, police say.
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Community members gathered at Lifespan to discuss why nursing home care has declined since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Addressing the nursing home care crisis; following the Waterview Heights situation
Community members gathered at Lifespan to discuss why nursing home care has declined since the COVID-19 pandemic.Concerns were raised about Medicaid coverage for nursing homes and the costs involved, as well as how residents ended up at Waterview Heights and why other facilities did not accept them. Marydel Wypych of the Elder Justice Committee called for more openness about where residents have gone
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The Center for Youth kicked off the 16th year of Fashion Week Reimagined with a show at the Glass Tent on East Main Street.
Rochester Fashion Week Reimagined at the Glass Tent raises money for homeless shelters
The Center for Youth kicked off the 16th year of Fashion Week Reimagined with a show at the Glass Tent on East Main Street.
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The Democrat and Chronicle sign in Rochester was taken down on Thursday.
Democrat and Chronicle moves locations
The Democrat and Chronicle sign in Rochester was taken down on Thursday.
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UPDATE: Police said an employee found a dead baby girl in the sorting area of the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority on Wednesday morning.
Utica police investigate after baby's body found at Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority
Police said an employee found a deceased baby girl in the sorting area of the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority on Wednesday morning.
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Over $1.8 million in food and personal items from DolGen New York, LLC and the Dollar General were secured and will be given to a Rochester-based nonprofit after a state investigation.
Report: Dollar General overcharged shoppers, $1.875 million in goods goes to local nonprofit
Over $1.8 million in food and personal items from DolGen New York, LLC and the Dollar General were secured and will be given to a Rochester-based nonprofit after a state investigation.
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Students and union members gathered at SUNY Brockport on Friday to support German Machado, a campus employee detained by federal immigration agents earlier this week.
SUNY Brockport students, union members rally after ICE detains employee
Students and union members gathered at SUNY Brockport on Friday to support German Machado, a campus employee detained by federal immigration agents earlier this week.
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Take a look at this new mural at the Rochester Public Library branch on Lyell Avenue. The artists say nature and family connection inspired it. https://www.whec.com/top-news/artists-unveil-nature-themed-mural-at-lyell-avenue-library-branch/
Artists unveil nature-themed mural at Lyell Avenue library branch
The Rochester Public Library’s Lyell Branch hosted local artists on Wednesday for the unveiling of a mural on the building’s western wall.
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UPDATE: New York State says it’s making progress on its promise to mail energy rebate checks to 8.2 million residents. So far, three million people have gotten them. https://www.whec.com/top-news/state-making-progress-on-energy-rebate-check-delivery-sending-3-million-so-far/
State making progress on energy rebate check delivery, sending 3 million so far
New York State says it's making progress on its promise to mail energy rebate checks for up to $200 to 8.2 million residents.
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UPDATE: Rochester police said a man was shot as he rode his bike to a store on Webster Avenue on Wednesday night, leading to his death at the scene.
Man killed after being shot while riding a bike on Webster Avenue in Rochester Wednesday
Rochester police said a man was shot as he rode his bike to a store on Webster Avenue on Wednesday night, leading to his death at the scene.
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Police blocked off a large area on Webster Avenue near Parsells Avenue after a shooting in Rochester's Beechwood neighborhood.
Shooting investigation on Webster Avenue in Rochester on Wednesday night
Police blocked off a large area on Webster Avenue near Parsells Avenue after a shooting in Rochester's Beechwood neighborhood.
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Police said the body of a baby was found at a trash and recycling facility in Utica.
Utica police investigate after baby's body found at Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority
Police said the body of a baby was found at a trash and recycling facility in Utica.
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William Arroyo was charged with several crimes, including burglary, after Rochester police arrested him Wednesday morning.
Police say Protein Pit Stop burglary suspect was arrested near State Street and Lyell Avenue
William Arroyo was charged with several crimes, including burglary, after Rochester police arrested him Wednesday morning.
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Four cats died, and multiple people were evacuated in an apartment fire on State Street in Seneca Falls on Wednesday.
Seneca Falls apartment fire on State Street kills 4 cats
Four cats died, and multiple people were evacuated in an apartment fire on State Street in Seneca Falls on Wednesday.
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Over $9 million is coming to the local region for alternative transportation projects in Geneseo, Newark, Attica, and Brighton.
Geneseo, Newark, Attica, and Brighton get $9.5 million for walking and biking improvements
Over $9 million is coming to the local region for alternative transportation projects in Geneseo, Newark, Attica, and Brighton.
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The City of Rochester launched a new traffic safety dashboard Wednesday as part of its ongoing efforts to improve street safety.
Rochester traffic safety dashboard lets you check crash and death data in your neighborhood
The City of Rochester launched a new traffic safety dashboard Wednesday as part of its ongoing efforts to improve street safety.
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The Canandaigua firefighters’ union says its members had to make “impossible choices” while battling Sunday’s apartment building fire because of understaffing.
Canandaigua firefighters' union criticizes staffing levels after Sunday's apartment building fire
Several people were evacuated during an apartment fire in Canandaigua on Beeman Street early Sunday morning.
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BREAKING NEWS: Education union United University Professions says a SUNY Brockport employee was taken by ICE Tuesday morning outside his house in Batavia.
Education union: SUNY Brockport employee taken by ICE Tuesday morning
Education union United University Professions says a SUNY Brockport employee was taken by ICE Tuesday morning outside his house in Batavia.
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BREAKING NEWS: Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said Tuesday.
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed, Tuesday. The surgery confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The 71-year-old was in the operating room for about three hours, with the surgery lasting 90 minutes. The Vatican stated the surgery was successful with no complications. Leo returned to his room at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after the procedure. The American pontiff had revealed the discovery of a nodule during his Sunday prayer and announced plans for its removal. Oncologists say his prognosis is excellent since it was removed early.
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Cat adoptions will be free on Thursday at Lollypop Farm. Here's what to know for both the Fairport and Greece Ridge Mall locations. https://www.whec.com/top-news/lollypop-farm-will-waive-cat-adoption-fees-on-thursday/
Lollypop Farm will waive cat adoption fees on Thursday
Cat adoptions will be free on Thursday at Lollypop Farm for both the Fairport campus and the adoption center at the Mall at Greece Ridge.
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Next week's Bills game will once again be on the West Coast, against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Rochester Public Market is holding a viewing party for the game with food and live music. https://www.whec.com/top-news/rochester-public-market-will-hold-viewing-party-for-bills-game-against-raiders/
Rochester Public Market will hold viewing party for Bills game against Raiders
The Rochester Public Market is holding a viewing party for Sunday's Buffalo Bills game against the Raiders.
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More than 130 colleges and universities in New York State are waiving application fees for high school seniors this fall. That includes all SUNY schools. https://www.whec.com/top-news/more-than-130-colleges-and-universities-across-state-set-to-waive-application-fees/
More than 130 colleges and universities across state set to waive application fees
More than 130 colleges and universities in New York State are waiving application fees for high school seniors this fall.
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Rochester Police say bullets were fired into a home on Orchard Street with four people inside.
RPD: Shots fired at a house on Orchard Street
Rochester Police say bullets were fired into a home on Orchard Street with four people inside.
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The Red Cross is holding an event in Rochester on Wednesday to train volunteers to help people impacted by disasters. https://www.whec.com/top-news/american-red-cross-set-to-hold-disaster-recovery-training-event-in-rochester/
American Red Cross set to hold disaster recovery training event in Rochester
The American Red Cross is holding an event in Rochester to train volunteers to help people impacted by disasters.
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The hills will be alive with the sound of music in Rochester this December. Tickets are now on sale for the 65th anniversary of “The Sound of Music” at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre. https://www.whec.com/top-news/tickets-go-on-sale-for-sound-of-music-at-auditorium-theatre/
Tickets go on sale for 'Sound of Music' at West Herr Auditorium Theatre
Tickets are now on sale for the 65th anniversary of "The Sound of Music" at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre.
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A federal judge says President Trump will no longer be allowed to use taxpayer money on political ads. Critics have called the ad campaign a misuse of funds. https://www.whec.com/top-news/judge-orders-the-trump-administration-to-cancel-taxpayer-funded-promotional-tv-ads-2/
Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads
President Donald Trump must cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message, a federal judge ordered Sunday night.
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South Bristol is considering a ban on constructing data centers or artificial intelligence computing facilities. There's a public hearing tonight to allow people to weigh in. https://www.whec.com/top-news/south-bristol-will-hold-town-hall-on-monday-over-proposed-data-center-ban/
South Bristol will hold town hall on Monday over proposed data center ban
South Bristol is the latest town to consider restrictions on large data centers. The proposal comes amid the state’s pause on the construction of large data centers.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an “energy ceasefire” in the 4 1/2-year-old war, but he offered no details on it and Kyiv reported attacks by Moscow on energy sites after his statement.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to an ‘energy ceasefire’ but Kyiv says attacks continue
U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an “energy ceasefire” in the 4 1/2-year-old war, but he offered no details on it and Kyiv reported continued attacks by Moscow on energy sites after his statement. Moscow has not commented. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that while his country “welcomed” the announcement, Russia was still hitting energy infrastructure in Kyiv and in the city of Kharkiv. The announcement follows Trump's criticism of Zelenskyy for attacks on Russian diesel facilities. Trump also said it was time for Ukraine to get a new president, suggesting Zelenskyy hasn't done enough to end the war. Zelenskyy said Ukraine could hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire.
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The International Plaza wrapped up its Market Days for the year with a celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Rain doesn't stop people from attending Hispanic Heritage Month event in Rochester
The International Plaza wrapped up its Market Days for the year with a celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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The Gateways Music Festival returned to Rochester on Sunday, bringing together world-class musicians and celebrating Black artistry in classical music.
Gateways Music Festival returns with family concerts and Black artistry in classical music
The Gateways Music Festival returned to Rochester on Sunday, bringing together world-class musicians and celebrating Black artistry in classical music.
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