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IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Irondequoit Police Chief Scott Peters is calling a person’s death outside town court a suicide. Police currently have the parking lot of town court blocked off. The Irondequoit Police Department is expected to release a statement later. Check back for any updates. If you or anyone you know are in…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Monroe County has a 37% higher rate of Child Protective Services investigations than New York City, with a vast majority (76%) closed without a finding of child maltreatment according to a report from Hope585.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — High school students from the Rochester area got hands-on experience with skilled carpenters Monday. Local union members from the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters introduced the students to the basics of carpentry at the union’s facility. The lessons included building roofs…
Volunteers of America’s Cooper Union Apartments is one of several locations providing homes for people who don't have one.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Older adults in Monroe County are facing higher prices and fewer choices as they sign up for Medicare Advantage plans during open enrollment. Peggy and Oscar Kent are longtime Greece residents, “ever since I was young and got married, it was always my dream to retire and live in Florida in the
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Police Department has made an arrest in the Monday morning stabbing at the Plymouth Gardens apartment building on South Plymouth Avenue. Traniece Alexander has been charged with murder in the death of her father, Charles Alexander, who was found dead by officers at around 8:30 a.m. in…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Automated license plate readers are raising questions from state officials about privacy and regulation. Some of the cameras are public, while others are run by private companies, and they take photos of every car that passes by, including the News10NBC car driven by Chief Investigative Reporter…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We started the new week off with a distinct fall look and feel to the air, with a brisk wind and lake rain showers. The next few days will be milder and drier with some sun at times. So, taking a break from the classic November weather. Tuesday starts off in the
CONESUS, N.Y. — A Conesus man has pleaded guilty to production and possession of child porn. Federal prosecutors say Donald Coty, 40, had over 175,000 photos and videos of child porn. They say Coty took sexually explicit photos and videos of a 12-year-old. Donald was first arrested in July. His wife, Megan Coty, was…
A man from Rochester pleaded guilty to possessing child porn in federal court on Monday.
A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two people engulfed in flames. University spokesperson Benjamin Johnson says the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity is on interim suspension while the university investigates and those involved…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The George Eastman Museum has launched its annual “Sweet Creations” exhibit as the holiday season begins. The exhibit features more than 50 handcrafted gingerbread creations along with dozens of decorated trees, wreaths and mantel displays. Staff at the museum said the popular holiday tradition keeps…
Geneva General Hospital is among the eight hospitals across New York to get state funding for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades.
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has filed a resolution in the House of Representatives to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The swift action as soon as the House opened Monday, following the midterm elections, sets the stage for a dramatic vote on whether to remove one of the Trump’s administration’s most…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two more people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that happened in 2025 on Ellison Street in Rochester. RELATED: UPDATE: Man shot to death inside car on Ellison Street identified Carmine Cartagena, 20, and Gianni Vazquez, 23, both of Brockport, were both arrested Saturday and…
Tickets are now on sale for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's musical and video tribute to country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton.
WAYNE COUNTY, N.Y. — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office will once again be offering the New York State Snowmobile Safety course. The first class will be held on Saturday, Jan. 2 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Lakeshore Riders Groomer Barn in North Rose. Lunch will be provided, and a pen will be
Greek authorities have recovered 13 bodies from a migrant boat found south of Crete. One of the other 18 people rescued from the same boat was later also confirmed to have died. That brought the death toll to 14. The Greek coast guard said that the boat was discovered about 15 nautical miles south of Crete on Monday…
Police say a 24-year-old gunman who opened fire in a city square in Poland, killing six people and wounding 15, has died in a hospital. He had driven through the square in the heart of Krakow’s Old Town on Saturday and randomly opened fire. No motive is yet known for the attack. The man, who died on Monday, had been…
Polish police say a 24-year-old gunman who opened fire in Krakow and killed six people and wounded 15 others has died in a hospital. Michał Oksiński had driven through the square in the heart of Krakow’s Old Town on Saturday and randomly opened fire. No motive is yet known for the attack. Oksiński died on Monday. The…
Turkish officials say that a huge explosion and fire at an iron and steel works in western Turkey have left at least six people dead. Officials said that rescuers were searching for eight missing workers. The blast and blaze happened Monday at the HABAS plant in Izmir province. A further 13 people were injured. Two of…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that a huge explosion and fire at an iron and steel works in western Turkey have left at least 16 people dead. The blast and blaze happened Monday at the HABAS plant in Izmir province. A further 13 people were injured. Two of them were in critical condition. Turkey's…
Turkish officials say that a huge explosion and fire at an iron and steel works in western Turkey have left at least 10 people dead. Officials said that rescuers were searching for four missing workers. The blast and blaze happened Monday at the HABAS plant in Izmir province. A further 15 people were injured. Two of…
Pope Leo XIV is doubling down on his call for Argentina to look out for the weakest. He has visited a home for people with disabilities in a symbolically powerful rebuke of President Javier Milei’s austerity measures. Leo was making a pilgrimage to the Cottolengo Don Orione in the suburb of Claypole, south of the…
Pope Leo XIV has delivered a sweeping tribute to the dignity of workers before Argentina’s labor and business leaders. The speech Monday was a rebuke to the libertarian agenda of President Javier Milei. The visit came after Leo’s first Mass in Argentina, which the Vatican said drew an estimated 2.5 million people. It…
Pope Leo XIV has drawn 2.5 million people to his first Mass in Argentina. The Mass came after he visited a home for people with disabilities and told them they were a blessing, not a burden. The visit highlighted the impact of President Javier Milei’s austerity measures. The Cottolengo Don Orione center, south of…
Russia’s most celebrated independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, has closed its Moscow offices, citing relentless pressure from the government. It was the last major independent media outlet critical of the Kremlin to remain in Russia after others closed or fled abroad after President Vladimir Putin sent troops into…
The overwhelming victory by the Democrats in the midterm elections shook up Wall Street this week. The biggest tremors were felt in shares of companies tied to the boom in artificial intelligence on concerns that a Democratic Congress will put the brakes on further development of data centers. Defense and oil…
World leaders, delegates and climate activists are in Antalya, Turkey, for a U.N. climate summit. The two-week event started on Monday. This year's summit, known as COP31, follows a disastrous year linked to climate change, including deadly heat waves in Europe and floods in Nepal. Delegates at the summit are under…
U.S. stocks rallied and recovered most of their big loss from last week as oil prices swung lower. The S&P 500 jumped 2.3% Monday for a second straight gain following a wipeout on worries that Democratic victories in the U.S. midterm elections could lead to a slowdown in the construction of AI data centers. The best…
The U.S. stock market rallied to its best day since April and clawed back more of its big loss from last week as oil prices swing lower. The S&P 500 jumped 2.3% Monday, its second straight gain following a wipeout on worries that Democratic victories in the midterm elections could mean a slowdown in the construction…
The U.S. stock market is rallying and clawing back more of its big loss from last week as oil prices swing lower. The S&P rose 2.4% Monday and was on track for a second straight gain following a wipeout on worries that Democratic victories in the midterm elections could mean a slowdown in the construction of AI data…
The U.S. stock market is rallying and clawing back more of its big loss from last week as oil prices swing lower. The S&P rose 2.3% Monday and was on track for a second straight gain following a wipeout on worries that Democratic victories in the midterm elections could mean a slowdown in the construction of AI data…
Native American women earned historic wins in Tuesday's elections. Crystalyne Curley made history as the first woman elected to the Navajo Nation presidency. Peggy Flanagan became the first Native woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, whose career is defined by “firsts,” broke…
Police have arrested a man in a shooting at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina that left a 19-year-old man dead and a 22-year-old woman injured. The shooting occurred Saturday night on the campus of the school. Assistant Police Chief Jason Swaim says 20-year-old Ziyaire Spinks was being held without bond…
Georgia has claimed the No. 1 spot in the latest AP Top 25 rankings after Miami's loss to Notre Dame. The Bulldogs showcased dominance with a 42-7 victory over Mississippi. Utah moved up to No. 2 after a win against BYU, and Notre Dame climbed to No. 3 following their victory over Miami. UCLA, unbeaten for the first…
The National Urban League has opened a civil rights museum in New York City, focusing on the struggles in the North. Located in the Urban League’s Manhattan headquarters, the Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem highlights the lesser-known histories of the Civil Rights Movement in the Northeast. The museum features…
Former U.S. President Joe Biden writes in his White House memoir that Donald Trump has deeply damaged the country and world with an administration determined to “tear down institutions and inflame hatreds.” And the 83-year-old Democrat said the 80-year-old Trump’s years of lies about his 2020 defeat and the Jan. 6…
The Senate is set to consider bipartisan legislation to speed up permitting for data centers and infrastructure projects. This move comes after last week's election, which was a setback for President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans. The bill aims to shorten the timeline for starting energy projects…
Emma Peschel scored in her first game for the U.S. at the women's ice hockey worlds, a 5-0 win over Germany. The 22-year-old defender netted with a wrist shot in the opening period. Casey O’Brien also impressed, scoring and assisting in her second game. Alex Carpenter, Abbey Murphy, and Joy Dunne added goals. Captain…
McLaren driver Lando Norris dominates a rainy Sao Paulo Grand Prix to win from pole position and Mercedes has another weekend to celebrate after securing the F1 constructors’ title for the ninth time. The Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar completed the podium at Interlagos. Norris had his second consecutive…
Matt Stafford found star receiver Puka Nacua early and often, Myles Garrett had three sacks and a forced fumble in his return and the Los Angeles Rams held on to beat the Washington Commanders 20-13 for their third straight win. Nacua finished with 14 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown. Stafford threw for 219 yards…
Blades Brown is the youngest PGA Tour winner in 95 years. The 19-year-old from Tennessee won the World Wide Technology Championship in a thriller over Ben James. Brown shot 63 and was poised to win until James made a 20-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th hole. That gave him a 70 and new life. They both narrowly missed…
Jordan Love threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns and ran for a score, and the Green Bay Packers scored 21 points off four New England Patriots turnovers to roll to a 45-27 win. Green Bay’s receivers had a huge day, with Christian Watson catching seven passes for 171 yards and a TD and Matthew Golden finishing with…
Jonathan Taylor has acknowledged that his 6 1/2 seasons in Indianapolis could be coming to an end. The 2021 NFL rushing champion spoke about his uncertain future after the Colts lost 27-23 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The Colts have already made several moves to amass draft picks and clear salary cap space. The…
New Jersey Devils goalie Connor Hellebuyck will not face his former Winnipeg Jets teammates Tuesday night. After stopping 23 shots in New Jersey’s 4-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night, the Devils’ new netminder was informed by his team that he won’t face the Jets in the Manitoba capital. Hellebuyck…
Caleb Williams found Colston Loveland for a 38-yard catch to set up Cairo Santos’ 38-yard field goal as time expired, and the Chicago Bears picked up a sloppy 27-24 victory over Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Chicago committed five turnovers, including a career-high four interceptions by Williams. But he…
The NFL is wide open at the season’s midpoint. There were few surprises around the league on Sunday. The Packers were the only betting underdog to win but that wasn’t entirely unexpected. The way they did it, however, was eye-opening. Green Bay dominated the Patriots 45-27 in New England. The trade deadline will give…
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to trade safety Jessie Bates III to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for two draft picks, a person familiar with the deal has told The Associated Press. The Falcons will receive a 2027 second-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, the person said. The person spoke on…
A celebration of Diwali in Brighton and an automatic license plate reader hearing are happening on Monday.
Crews are working to remove a tractor-trailer after it got stuck in an underpass on St. Paul Street.
Perinton leaders are asking for the public's feedback on improving safety at Spring Lake Park after dog attacks.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Grab the umbrella for Monday morning with showers to start the day. Showers will clear for the afternoon but plan on a cloudy, windy and cool day ahead with temperatures staying in the 40s. On Tuesday some morning clouds will clear for sunshine and much nicer weather in the afternoon. Tuesday’s top
Wednesday marks Veterans Day. Rochester region is reflecting on how to address the challenges veterans face.
A crash on I-490 East near the Culver Road Bridge sent a car into the median on Monday morning.
A crash on I-490 East near the Culver Road Bridge sent a car into the median on Monday morning.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Tylan Grable has spent most of his time with the Buffalo Bills as a backup offensive tackle, but he made a strong impression when he started last week in place of Spencer Brown. Grable has played in just 10 games since being selected in 2024, but he showed his readiness and
The RIT rugby club team has transformed from a struggling squad to an undefeated powerhouse.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Mostly cloudy skies will lead us into the latter part of Sunday evening with scattered showers through the overnight hours. These showers may become more numerous after midnight as a clipper passes to our north. Overnight lows should stay in the low to mid 40s across Western New York due to persistent
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Jackson Barr received strong community support during his battle with cancer, and now he is giving back to a classmate facing the same fight. Aidan Murray, a freshman at Pittsford Sutherland, has the same bone cancer Jackson had last year. Jackson and his family organized the second annual Jackson’s…
The Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair returned to Henrietta on Sunday and drew many local shoppers starting their holiday shopping early.
Genesee Park Church held its final community day of the year, offering coats and other essentials as temperatures stayed cold.
Police arrested a juvenile Sunday afternoon in connection with a fight that left another child seriously hurt at a public place in Seneca Falls.
MONROE COUNTY, N.Y. — Here’s your guide to what’s happening around the Rochester area on Sunday. You can see more upcoming events in our community calendar. 2nd Annual Jackson’s Mafia Pickleball Tournament A pickleball tournament to support a child with cancer is taking place Sunday at the Fairport Pickleball Club…
East House celebrated 60 years of service with a major event in Rochester on Saturday night.
Two barns and thousands of dollars worth of farm equipment were destroyed in a fire early Sunday.
Prosecutors in Paraguay charged the South American nation’s recently deposed president with two crimes linked to the collapse of a major bank, that has jeopardized the savings of hundreds of thousands of account holders, and unleashed the nation’s biggest political crisis in a decade. Former President Santiago Peña…
Israeli President Isaac Herzog says he's giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27. Eisenkot, a former military chief, ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leading a bloc of parties seeking to oust Israel’s…
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude 5.7 has struck central Japan. That's according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Japanese media are reporting that at least 22 people have been hurt Sunday. A wide area near Aichi Prefecture was affected, including the city of Hamamatsu, the ancient capitals of Kyoto…
Georgia is back at No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 after a dominant win over Mississippi. Utah moved to No. 2 after beating BYU, marking their highest-ever regular season ranking. Notre Dame climbed to No. 3 with a win over Miami, who dropped from the top spot to No. 5. UCLA is unbeaten and ranked No. 4, its…
There will be a new No. 1 in The Associated Press poll on Sunday. The question is which team will take over the top spot after No. 4 Notre Dame knocked off No. 1 Miami. The Fighting Irish's only loss was to a top-10 BYU and they have a strong case. So does No. 2 Georgia, which hammered No. 12 Mississippi 42-7 and has…
Xavier Becerra's recent election as California governor highlights the state's unique blend of Catholicism and progressive politics. California has now elected five consecutive Catholic governors, reflecting the deep roots of Catholic faith in the state. Experts say Catholicism is as integral to California as Puritan…
Mourners have laid candles and flowers alongside bullet holes in Krakow, Poland, after the city’s central square turned into a site of bloodshed and grief. A 24-year-old man with far-right views opened fire a day earlier, killing six people and wounding 15 others before police shot and wounded him. The attack happened…
Pope Leo XIV has delivered a diplomatic but subtly strong critique of Argentine President Javier Milei’s austerity measures and libertarian agenda. Leo used his first public speech in Argentina to lay out a vision of governance, democracy and society sharply at odds with Milei’s. In his welcome speech, Leo said “The…
Pope Leo XIV has praised the women who have passed the Catholic faith on to young generations in Uruguay. He wrapped up his visit by marking an important Catholic feast day tied to the country’s independence. He wants to remind Uruguayans of the church’s role in their identity. Leo continues his tour despite recent…
Pope Leo XIV has praised the women who have passed the Catholic faith onto young generations in Uruguay. He wrapped up his visit by marking an important Catholic feast day tied to the country’s independence. He wants to remind Uruguayans of the church’s role in their identity. Leo continues his tour despite recent…
Saudi Arabia has intercepted missiles targeting its capital and other regions. Falling debris has damaged an Aramco building in Riyadh’s financial district. The Saudi-led coalition has accused the Houthis of launching the ballistic missiles and the Houthis claimed an attack in Riyadh. The Saudi Energy Ministry has not…
A Russian drone has struck emergency workers on rescue missions in southern Ukraine. Authorities say the attack on Sunday hit a former school and nearby shelter in the village of Komyshuvakha, previously targeted by Russian bombs. Ukraine said that Monday's attack killed at least 55 people. No injuries were reported…
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has formally given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government. While complex coalition negotiations still lie ahead, this is a significant step in the former military chief’s effort to oust Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. It…
Democrats are set to take control of Congress and are focusing on reining in President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Winning candidates have discussed the need for oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and a new vision for immigration reform. Many voters are angry about Trump's aggressive immigration…
Republicans are reeling from the midterm elections and facing a crisis. Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor, calls it an “extinction-level event” for the party. Ted Cruz, the Texas senator, compares it to a “Watergate-level repudiation.” The party is divided on how to move forward. Some want to return to fiscal…
A federal judge says she intends to appoint an ex-top federal prosecutor in the nation’s capital during President Donald Trump’s first term to investigate whether she was purposefully misled by lawyers and administration officials in a lawsuit challenging the renovation of a historic public golf course along the…
Voters have sent a strong election-year message to President Donald Trump and the new Democratic congressional majority to repair the U.S. economy damaged by inflation. Trump insists the economy is booming and claims he's willing to work with Democrats, though he hasn't done much of that in the past. After a strong…
Some Democrats are promising to push for more clean energy to help tackle rising energy costs when they take control of Congress in January. But President Donald Trump says he'll use his veto power aggressively. With new majorities in the House and Senate after last week’s midterms, Democrats can set an agenda…
President Donald Trump says he's offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White. Trump made that announcement on his social media site. White said Saturday that he plans to meet with Trump on Monday at the White House. No one in the White House immediately confirmed it. Trump was…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A few showers are still ongoing this morning in Northern and Central NY, while skies begin to temporarily clear in Western New York. It’s not as cool a morning as yesterday, but breezier. Winds will increase out of the southwest gusting up to 20-30 MPH for most today, with areas downwind of
SUNY Brockport and SUNY Cortland faced off in a high-stakes Empire 8 Conference football game Saturday, with both teams entering undefeated in conference play. But after leading 10-7 at the end of the first quarter, Cortland showed off its offensive power, racking up 28 straight points en route to a 42-24 win.
A fight broke out at a Monroe High School versus East High School football game.
The 4th Annual Roc City Compost Pumpkin Give Back is encouraging residents to recycle their pumpkins instead of sending them to the landfill.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – As a surface low-pressure system meanders off the Northeast coast Saturday evening, heavier rain showers stay in central and downstate New York. Light showers will persist in the greater Rochester area through the evening, lessening in coverage overnight. These showers will transition to lake effect…
The Seneca Park Zoo will host more than 20 veteran-serving agencies on Sunday for its first-ever Military Appreciation Day.
The Susan B. Anthony House is hosting its Tour and Cooking Class on Saturday, aiming to explore the food and history of the suffrage era.
The fifth annual Monroe County Veterans Day Parade took place in Rochester on Saturday.
New Zealand's election has ended without a clear winner, with the conservative government close to a slim majority. Christopher Luxon's National party and its coalition partners are near a narrow return to power by just one seat. The leftwing bloc, led by Labour's Chris Hipkins, has fallen short of a majority. But…
Houthi rebels say airstrikes have hit homes in a village near Yemen's capital, Sanaa, killing at least 27 people and wounding dozens. A spokesman for the Houthi-run Health Ministry accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out the strikes on al-Shariya. The casualties were mostly women and children, the Houthis said. Footage…
Airstrikes in a village near Yemen's capital, Sanaa, have killed 25 people and wounded 30 others, mostly women and children, according to a spokesman for Yemen’s Houthi-run Health Ministry. He accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out the strikes in the village of al-Shariya. There was no immediate comment from Saudi…
Pope Leo XIV has urged an estimated 40,000 people in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith. He used his first Mass in South America to deliver an ode to the region’s beloved mate tea and raise the profile of the Catholic Church in the region’s most secular country. Leo celebrated Mass in Paysandú, on…
Pope Leo XIV has urged an estimated 40,000 people in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith. He used his first Mass in South America to deliver an ode to the region’s beloved mate tea and raise the profile of the Catholic Church in the region’s most secular country. Leo celebrated Mass in Paysandú, on…
Berkshire Hathaway repurchased $9.6 billion worth of its own stock in the third quarter, but Geico's numbers worsened and its overall profit fell more than 28% as the value of its investments changed. But the buybacks likely came to a halt recently as Berkshire's Class A shares surged past $878,000 and finally topped…
Russell Brand's convictions this week for rape and sexual assault have renewed scrutiny on the BBC and other media employers that may have looked the other way. Brand, who gained fame while cultivating an outrageous persona, was convicted Thursday on multiple charges involving several women. The BBC has apologized for…