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12 articlesRecent coverage of Rochester from local and regional media.
Perinton officials seeking feedback from residents about dog park safety concerns
PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) - A popular Perinton dog park may be seeing changes in safety. The town says they're addressing what they call ongoing public safety concerns at Spring Lake Dog Park. Town Supervisor Jen Townsend says over the past decade, they'...
Nov 9, 2026Rochester looking to fill seats on Nuisance Advisory Board
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester is looking to fill the open seats on its Nuisance Advisory Board. Here's how it works: the city assesses nuisance points against a property if there are reports of activities involving noise violations, ...
Nov 9, 2026Gillett Rd. bridge above Erie Canal closing at the end of the month
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Gillett Road state-owned bridge above the Erie Canal will close at the end of the month. Ogden Town Supervisor Mike Zale said that the canal bridge will close for repairs. He clarified that this is not the CSX overpass br...
Nov 6, 2026NYS reminds local officials of immigration detention law deadline
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — State officials are notifying county executives and sheriffs across New York State of their obligation to end the housing or detention of people for federal civil immigration violations. Local officials are being urged by Gov...
Nov 6, 2026Rochester teachers' union president cites class consolidations; more staff departures
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) - The president of the Rochester teachers union says the departure rate among teachers in city schools is 'worse than ever.' As a result, RTA president Adam Urbanski said the district is consolidating classes in some schools. T...
Nov 6, 2026‘We're left with nothing’: Greece woman fears RTS cuts will strand disabled riders
GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) — As riders scramble for alternative transportation options following RTS' announcement that it is eliminating On Demand service, riders with disabilities say they feel like an afterthought in the conversation. "To say that I am d...
Nov 6, 2026Perinton supervisor addresses landfill odor
PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) — In a social media post, the Town of Perinton's Supervisor, Jen Townsend, addressed persistent concerns about a bad smell coming from the High Acres Landfill. Townsend says the odor has been particularly noticeable lately, and ...
Nov 5, 2026Election results: Winners emerge in Rochester-area and New York state races
Election results: Winners emerge in Rochester-area and New York state races 13WHAM-TV
Nov 4, 2026RTS announces end of RTS On Demand; other service changes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On Wednesday, Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced several service changes in the Rochester area. The transportation company says it will eliminate RTS on Demand in Monroe County, citing high costs, inefficiency, unreliab...
Nov 4, 2026Write-in ahead in unofficial results for Fairport Mayor
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The write-in line in Fairport's mayoral race is ahead in the polls, according to results from the Monroe County Board of Elections. With all precincts reporting, the unofficial results indicate write-in with 51.30% of the vot...
Nov 4, 2026Rochester-area NYS Senate incumbents lead in reelection races
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Incumbent New York State senators across the Rochester region appear poised to retain their seats following Tuesday's general election. All five incumbents are leading in their respective races as votes continue to be counted...
Nov 4, 2026Monroe County town supervisor races see potential upsets
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Several Monroe County towns could see changes in leadership following Tuesday's general election, with multiple incumbent town supervisors trailing their challengers. In Gates, Democrat Nick Coffee has declared victory over C...
Nov 4, 2026