Melanie Higgins

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@News_8 🌙digital producer, reporter

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Rochester tops list as best pizza city in U.S.

Mar 29, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Melanie Higgins

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — When most folks think about some of the best pizza (in New York State, at least), they likely think of the classic large, thin, and foldable slices from the Big Apple. Well, in a twist, NYC did not take the cake (or, pizza pie in this case, I suppose) for best pizza city in the nation. In fact, it ranked No. 8! So, which U.S. city took the top spot? The answer is Rochester, according to a new report from Clever, an online data compiling and real estate website.
Rochester tops list as best pizza city in U.S.

Mar 29, 2025 | yahoo.com | Melanie Higgins

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — When most folks think about some of the best pizza (in New York State, at least), they likely think of the classic large, thin, and foldable slices from the Big Apple. Well, in a twist, NYC did not take the cake (or, pizza pie in this case, I suppose) for best pizza city in the nation. In fact, it ranked No. 8! So, which U.S. city took the top spot? The answer is Rochester, according to a new report from Clever, an online data compiling and real estate website.
26 vehicles broken into at Brighton senior facility

Mar 29, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Melanie Higgins

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Several locked vehicles were broken into Thursday night at the Legacy at Clover Blossom on Mcauley Dr., according to the Brighton Police Department. The break-ins happened around 11 p.m. Thursday by an “unknown suspect(s),” according to police, who said 26 vehicles in total were damaged. As the investigation continues, police said it remains unclear whether anything was stolen from within the vehicles. No suspects are in custody.
Maurice Jackson taking over as Head Football Coach at Vertus High School

Mar 26, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Melanie Higgins

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Maurice Jackson, a football coach who said he recently agreed to be terminated after two full seasons as head coach for the Aquinas varsity football team, is now moving into a position with Vertus High School, the school announced on social media Wednesday.
Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle on N. Winton Rd

Mar 26, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Damon Fletcher |Melanie Higgins

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A woman is dead after she was struck by a vehicle in Rochester Wednesday afternoon, according to police. Officers were called to the scene on North Winton Road near Hillside Avenue around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, where they found the victim critically injured. Life-saving aid was performed on the scene before the unidentified woman was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital. She later died at the hospital.
Primetime 585 Shining Star: Noah Clare

Mar 26, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Melanie Higgins |Karen Iglesia

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — This week’s Wednesday Primetime 585 Shining Star puts the spotlight on Noah Clare, a senior at Byron Bergen!In just third grade, Clare began his basketball career with one of his closest friends, Craig (CJ) DiQuattro. Unfortunately, during practice for basketball prior to the start of this season, Craig broke his collarbone and was unable to return until the season was almost over. Being a senior as well, this was pretty heartbreaking.
Primetime 585 Shining Star: Noah Clare

Mar 26, 2025 | yahoo.com | Melanie Higgins

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — This week’s Wednesday Primetime 585 Shining Star puts the spotlight on Noah Clare, a senior at Byron Bergen!In just third grade, Clare began his basketball career with one of his closest friends, Craig (CJ) DiQuattro. Unfortunately, during practice for basketball prior to the start of this season, Craig broke his collarbone and was unable to return until the season was almost over. Being a senior as well, this was pretty heartbreaking.
WATCH LIVE: Mayor Evans, RPD to make an announcement

Mar 26, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Melanie Higgins

Editor’s Note: You can watch the live stream in the video player above. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester city leadership announced Wednesday afternoon that Mayor Malik Evans and Rochester Police Chief David Smith are expected to release information about “an incident that occurred earlier this week.”The press conference was scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Mother of 3-month-old mauled to death headed to prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter

Mar 26, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Damon Fletcher |Melanie Higgins

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The mother of a 3-month-old who was mauled to death by dogs in a Bidwell Terrace home pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the second degree on Wednesday. On Aug. 3, 2024, a three-month-old baby was attacked by two “pit-bull type dogs” in the home. Rochester Police found the boy suffering from severe trauma to his body. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
3 people, including RPD officer, hospitalized after crash on Monroe Ave

Mar 25, 2025 | rochesterfirst.com | Melanie Higgins

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester Police officer and two other people were hospitalized on Tuesday night after a crash on Monroe Avenue, according to police. Officers were called to the scene near Field Street around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Investigators said that it appeared the RPD vehicle was struck by another vehicle when the officer attempted to make a turn while patrolling the area. The officer and two people from the other vehicle were hospitalized as a precaution, and complaints of pain.