Matt Molloy

1 month ago | 13wham.com | Matt Molloy

"I believe our city deserves better,” said Mary Lupien, city council member for Rochester’s East District currently running for Mayor. Lupien has served on city council for five years. The educator says she wants to improve the lives of Rochester's youth. "I work in the Rochester City School District with kids K through 8th grade and the kinds of challenges that they are bringing with them every day it's heartbreaking and it doesn't have to be this way,” said Lupien.

1 month ago | 13wham.com | Matt Molloy

by Matt Molloy & WHAM StaffThu, May 22nd 2025 at 4:57 PMUpdated Thu, May 22nd 2025 at 4:58 PMDr. Alan Jonason of Pittsford showing the new chimaeroid fish egg capsule species called Vaillantoonia jonasoni, pictured here Wednesday, May 21, 2025, which he found in a park in Vancouver back in 2022. (Photo by John Washnis/WHAM)Save StorySharePittsford, N.Y. (WHAM) — Our Bright Spot shines on a Pittsford man's Canadian vacation taking a prehistoric turn.

2 months 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.

Mar 21, 2025 | 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.

Feb 17, 2025 | 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.