Matt Molloy

2 days ago | 13wham.com | Matt Molloy

Greece, N.Y. (WHAM) — It was a controversial conversation at grocery store checkouts across the state. "It was scary at first," said Yvonne Currie. "I was a little upset, because mainly when I take walks with my dog," said Mary Rossi. "I was like 'I’m cool with it,'" said Victoria Hall. New York state’s 2020 ban on plastic bags was an effort to address the environmental impacts of plastic waste.

1 month ago | 13wham.com | Matt Molloy

Pittsford, N.Y. (WHAM) — We're all familiar with March Madness, but in Pittsford, it's all about "Mike Madness."Mike Mooney spent years as a referee — first with Section V basketball, then with the NCAA. But at 49, Mooney was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which would eventually sideline his career. "I fought with it for a couple of years," Mooney said. "I was diagnosed in 2020, and I finished out that basketball season and the following season.

2 months ago | 13wham.com | Matt Molloy

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — As the snow totals continue to rise this winter, so does the demand for rock salt. A nationwide shortage has some local municipalities and hardware stores feeling the pinch. "Demand has been insanely high," said Koby Green, general manager of Mayer Paint & Hardware in Rochester. "Obviously with the weather, it's been absolutely ridiculous.

2 months ago | 13wham.com | Matt Molloy |Karen Edwards

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — No wedding bell blues — just simply wedded bliss!People looking for love in all the right places gathered at Rochester City Hall on Valentine's Day for a special ceremony. "Today's actually a perfect day, I feel like I fell in love with her almost immediately, so why not on love day?" said Charles Fuller, who tied the knot with his newlywed, Monique, during the annual event. Charles and Monique's love story started when they met while working for New York State.

2 months ago | 13wham.com | Matt Molloy

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Our Bright Spot shines on two member of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office who were recognized Wednesday with the Medal of Valor. Deputies Eric Perkins and Justin Colon responded to an apartment building on Empire Boulevard in Penfield back in September. The pair did not know the danger they were about to encounter. "We responded to originally a check the welfare of an apartment complex, which quickly upgraded to a structure fire," Colon said.