Reilly Mullen

Rochester

Assignment Editor at WROC-TV (Rochester, NY)

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New York requires boating licenses for motor vessels: Where to get certified

6 days ago | rochesterfirst.com | Reilly Mullen

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It’s just about that time of year where boats return to the water. But, for the first time, in order to operate one, you’ll need your boating license. News 8 spoke with officials on how and when you can get yours. Brianna’s Law, which requires all vessel operations to obtain a boating license, was signed in 2019 with a January 2025 deadline.
New York requires boating licenses for motor vessels: Where to get certified

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Reilly Mullen

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It’s just about that time of year where boats return to the water. But, for the first time, in order to operate one, you’ll need your boating license. News 8 spoke with officials on how and when you can get yours. Brianna’s Law, which requires all vessel operations to obtain a boating license, was signed in 2019 with a January 2025 deadline.
Officials emphasize the importance of clear photos in missing persons cases

1 month ago | rochesterfirst.com | Reilly Mullen

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – You may have noticed local police agencies are putting out more photos in missing persons cases and doing so quicker. A big part of what leads to these photos’ success is the quality of the image. Law enforcement is asking parents to make sure they are regularly photographing their kids. Law enforcement agencies may use many tools in tracking down missing persons and the most important just might be the general public.
Police emphasize the importance of clear photos in missing persons cases

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Reilly Mullen

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – You may have noticed local police agencies are putting out more photos in missing persons cases and doing so quicker. A big part of what leads to these photos’ success is the quality of the image. Law enforcement is asking parents to make sure they are regularly photographing their kids. Law enforcement agencies may use many tools in tracking down missing persons and the most important just might be the general public.
URMC: Patients cared for in hallway as hospitals reach capacity

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.
Local turns hobby into full blown business with 'Game Night Roc'

Nov 21, 2024 | rochesterfirst.com | Reilly Mullen

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It’s a dream many of us probably wish we could live out – taking a childhood hobby and turning it into a full-blown business. That’s the case for local entrepreneur Jacob Cornfield. He’s the mind behind ‘Game Night Rochester’ which is a company whose main goal is to bring community members together for an evening of friendly competition. The business began in 2021 as a one-man crew. Cornfield would host occasional events at Radio Social where he worked as a chef.
Kid suffers minor injuries after sailboat tips in Irondequoit Bay

Aug 10, 2023 | rochesterfirst.com | Gio Battaglia |Reilly Mullen

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A kid suffered minor injuries after a sailboat tipped over Thursday in Irondequoit Bay, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. According to MCSO, five kids — ages 10 to 13 — were on a sailboat while one adult was having a sailing lesson. The sailboat turned and the wind caught the sail and tipped. Deputies tell News 8 everyone had life jackets. They add someone nearby arrived by a private boat and pulled the kids out.
Local woman set to work at Women's World Cup

Jul 19, 2023 | rochesterfirst.com | Reilly Mullen |Maddy Safford

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester woman has an exciting opportunity to work at the Women’s World Cup, an international soccer or “fútbol” competition. Gabriela Pandya, who was crowned Miss Puerto Rico Rochester in 2012, is now in New Zealand, taking her talents as a Special Agent with the US State Department global. Pandya will be working with Diplomatic Security Services at the World Cup. She gave News 8 some insight as to how important her role is for the games.
Fearing nursing home closures, leaders asking for Medicaid rate hike

Feb 28, 2023 | rochesterfirst.com | Christian Garzone |Reilly Mullen

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Elected officials say the daily Medicaid rate has not been raised in some 15 years, and the deficit left is creating problems — particularly for nursing homes, some of which could see their doors close. What this could cause is an implosion of the healthcare industry in New York State. Senator Jeremy Cooney says we’re at a breaking point with this.