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12 articlesRecent coverage of Rochester from local and regional media.
Monroe County sets early-voting record ahead of general election
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County has set a new early-voting record ahead of the general election, with 95,929 voters casting ballots before Election Day. The total far surpasses last year's early voting numbers. By November 2, 2025, approximate...
Nov 2, 2026Sunrise Smart Start: HEAP applications, early voting record
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today's Sunrise Smart Start for Monday, November 2, 2026. Weather forecast: Very warm start to November Very warm air is entering New York State for today, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Te...
Nov 2, 2026Two teens shot in downtown Rochester, several people in custody
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two teenagers were injured in a shooting in downtown Rochester Saturday night, according to the Rochester Police Department. Police said officers responded to the area of Main and Stone streets around 8 p.m. for a report of a...
Nov 1, 2026'I hate to see you guys go': Sea Breeze Fire District to dissolve after 100+ years
IRONDEQUOUT, N.Y. (WROC) - After more than 100 years of serving Irondequoit residents, the community's oldest fire district will officially dissolve at the end of the week. The Sea Breeze Fire District's Board of Commissioners passed the resolution t...
Oct 30, 2026How to prepare for Rochester's November city leaf collection
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester will begin its annual leaf clean-up on November 2. Residents are encouraged to rake leaves to the area between the sidewalk and curb before their scheduled pickup week. City crews will collect leaves thr...
Oct 30, 2026RCSD board members clarify decision to cut competitive cheerleading
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — After the Rochester City School District announced it would discontinue competitive cheerleading in favor of sideline cheerleading, News 8 reached out to district officials to clarify how the decision was made. According to a...
Oct 30, 2026Seneca Park Zoo breaks ground on $135m expansion
Seneca Park Zoo breaks ground on $135m expansion Blooloop
Oct 30, 2026Rochester officer shoots dog during attack on pedestrian
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A person was injured, and a dog was shot after Rochester officers responded to the report of several loose dogs attacking people in the area of Ambrose St. and N. Plymouth Ave. At around 10:40 a.m. RPD responded to the area, ...
Oct 30, 2026Morelle, McIntyre face off in NY-25 debate days before Election Day
Morelle, McIntyre face off in NY-25 debate days before Election Day 13WHAM-TV
Oct 30, 2026Family marches through Rochester, demands answers in Rodney Davis' death
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One month after police found 44-year-old Rodney Davis dead inside a home on Furlong Street, his family marched through downtown Rochester, demanding answers. "No family deserves this. Rodney would not hurt a fly," said Oscar ...
Oct 29, 2026When a cry for help becomes a call to CPS
We must ask whether our approach to protecting children sometimes damages the very relationships that help keep them safe. The post When a cry for help becomes a call to CPS appeared first on Rochester Beacon.
Oct 29, 2026Taco Bell proposal faces pushback in Rochester's North Winton Village
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Developers have proposed building a Taco Bell in Rochester's Beechwood neighborhood at the corner of East Main Street and Culver Road in Rochester. They also plan to replace the Dollar Tree next door with another corporate ch...
Oct 29, 2026