Natalie Kucko

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Natalie Kucko

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – There’s a new initiative in Monroe County aimed at bringing affordable health care to communities in need. A new mobile medical outreach vehicle has been acquired by St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center, off Rochester’s South Avenue, using nearly $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Congressman Joe Morelle were joined by local leaders for a ribbon cutting Tuesday.

1 week ago | rochesterfirst.com | Natalie Kucko

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Iran are prompting some concern of rising oil prices, according to experts with AAA. The average cost of regular gas per gallon in Rochester has increased roughly three cents from last Monday. Although it’s not much of an increase, AAA is watching tensions in the Middle East closely. “As always when it comes to gas prices, there’s always an element of supply and demand.

2 weeks ago | rochesterfirst.com | Natalie Kucko

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Friday marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is aimed at raising awareness and taking action to prevent elder abuse and neglect. Lifespan of Greater Rochester president and CEO Ann Marie Cook announced Friday the nonprofit has achieved nearly $7 million, across upstate New York, in court-ordered restitution for victims of financial exploitation, which is recognized as the most common form of elder abuse.

2 weeks ago | rochesterfirst.com | Natalie Kucko

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – New legislation has recently passed both Houses of the New York State Legislature. If passed, the bill would ban food and retail stores statewide from refusing to accept cash payments. “Cash versus credit, it is a very different dynamic. We’re going from most will use their credit card and it is simple, easy, tap and go and be done.

2 weeks ago | rochesterfirst.com | Natalie Kucko

WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) – If you spent any time along parts of Lake Ontario last week, you likely smelled something fishy. Thousands of dead fish washed up along the shore. News 8 Chief Meteorologist Eric Snitil brought the sights to his Facebook page, where a number of viewers shared they had seen the same thing. As New York State DEC officials explained, it’s a fairly common occurrence involving a die-off of alewife fish. “It is normal to see some fish die-offs in the spring in Lake Ontario.