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3 weeks ago | 
rochesterfirst.com | Gio Battaglia |Isabel Garcia
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One week ago, several Rochester Police officers called to assist Homeland Security reportedly went too far when an RPD supervisor made an arrest. The Mayor and Chief of Police called them out for their actions and ordered more training. Leaders, including Rochester City Councilmember Stanley Martin calling for the firing of the officers.
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1 month ago | 
rochesterfirst.com | Adam Chodak |Gio Battaglia
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Police announced on Monday that they have arrested the man who shot and killed Ali Saleh, 30, Sunday evening as Saleh worked behind the counter at Sana’a Food Market at the intersection of Clifford Avenue and Miller Street. Police said Tony C. Brown, 42, approached Saleh at around 6 p.m. and shot him multiple times at close range, possibly in retaliation for an altercation that occurred at the store several days prior involving an associate of Saleh’s.
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1 month ago | 
rochesterfirst.com | Damon Fletcher |Gio Battaglia
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A portion of Lake Road is blocked off as Police are responding to what appears to be an accident involving a motorcycle Friday night. Webster Police and Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies can be seen responding to the area. Lake road is blocked off between Whiting Road and Park Road. Members of News 8 are on the scene and are working to learn more information. This is a developing story. You can check back here for updates.
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2 months ago | 
rochesterfirst.com | Gio Battaglia |Damon Fletcher
WATERLOO, N.Y. (WROC) — A passenger has died in a two-vehicle car crash on Rt. 414 in Waterloo Friday evening, according to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies confirmed to News 8 the drivers of each vehicle were taken to the hospital for evaluation. A passenger in one of the cars has died. The area of Rt. 414 will be shut down for the next few hours, according to deputies. More information is expected to be released soon.
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2 months ago | 
rochesterfirst.com | Gio Battaglia |Adam Chodak
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The University of Rochester Medical Center told News 8 it is “closely monitoring” NIH’s announcement it was cutting “indirect costs” for research institutions that receive its grants. According to the Associated Press, the largest funder of biomedical research said “such things as support staff, hazardous waste disposal and the electricity needed to operate sophisticated machinery” would be cut.
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2 months ago | 
rochesterfirst.com | Gio Battaglia |Reilly Mullen
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — If you’re coming down with what feels like a case of the flu or a respiratory illness, some hospitals won’t be able to get you in the way you’re used to. More than 120% of licensed beds are currently taken up by sick patients at Strong Hospital. Dr. Michael Apostolakos with URMC said due to the lack of beds for the amount of people being admitted, some patients are having to receive care in the hallways.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
rochesterfirst.com | Damon Fletcher |Gio Battaglia
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Irondequoit Town Board has completed an investigation into a complaint regarding the actions of an elected town official and are now turning to a law firm for advice, the board confirmed in an emergency meeting Friday. After the completed investigation, the town board said they are retaining the law firm of Mancuso Brightman PLLC as special counsel to advise the board with the findings of the investigation.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
binghamtonhomepage.com | Gio Battaglia |Melanie Higgins |George Gandy
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Fire crews have cleared the massive Ovid block fire, which led to the destruction of multiple buildings. Crews were called to a fire at the Ovid Big M store Tuesday evening, according to the Ovid Fire Department, which shared photos of the blaze on social media. Buildings have collapsed as the fire continues to rip through the strip on Main Street.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
rochesterfirst.com | Gio Battaglia
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — After more than a year of war and many months of negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that could mean the end of the war in Gaza. Organizations in Rochester told News 8 they hope this leads to permanent peace. As soon as Sunday, Hamas could begin handing over hostages to Israel. The agreement aims for a temporary ceasefire with the final phase potentially ending the war if conditions are met.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
rochesterfirst.com | Gio Battaglia
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police say security measures the city put in place back in September are working to keep violence down in the East End Entertainment District. A shooting in the entertainment district area on September 22 triggered a response from city leaders and police to make changes. Six days later, it was decided barricades would surround the area every Saturday night, and they have been there since.
