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  • 1 week ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Wright

    What You Need To KnowThe family of an incarcerated man who died after taking a beating from correction officers speaks out after the first guilty plea in the caseRobert Brooks' father works to make sure his son did not die in vain Robert Ricks does not think plea deals should he offered to the correction officers involved in his son's death“I think that all things considered, we’re holding up pretty well,” said Robert Brooks' father, Robert Ricks.

  • 1 week ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Wright

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. — County jail inmates who are supposed to be behind bars in New York state facilities are now going to be transferred, but not all at once.

  • 2 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Wright

    White House border czar Tom Homan will be in Rochester on Tuesday. Homan said during a White House briefing Monday morning that he'll be in town to visit the Rochester Police Locust Club. His visit follows his public criticism of Rochester City Hall and its sanctuary city policy following a traffic stop last month by the U.S. Border Patrol. RPD Chief David Smith says RPD officers removed and handcuffed some of the people in the vehicle, which city leaders say is against the city's sanctuary policy.

  • 1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Wright

    After a private plane crash in Columbia County on Saturday that killed six people, the medical field is left struggling with the loss of both Dr. Michael Groff, a leading neuroscientist and his wife, Dr. Joy Saini, an esteemed urogynecologist. They and two of their three children along with their significant others died in the crash.

  • 1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Wright

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Another university is dealing with immigration troubles in upstate New York, as the Rochester Institute of Technology has confirmed some of its students are dealing with visa changes. Known for their large population of international students, both the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester are keeping a close watch on the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, maintained by the Department of Homeland Security.

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Wendy Wright
Wendy Wright @WendyWrightTV
9 May 25

The city has announced the passing of the its Advisor for Violence Prevention - Victor Saunders. @realmalikevans says he is heartbroken. I interviewed Mr. Saunders many times. He was always kind and accessible. Condolences to his loved ones. 🙏🏻 @SPECNews1ROC https://t.co/tUm2f9xc4l

Wendy Wright
Wendy Wright @WendyWrightTV
8 May 25

The New Pope emerges from the Vatican Balcony. Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago will become the first American Pope in history taking the name Leo XIV. @SPECNews1ROC https://t.co/IfzYbhqqdT

Wendy Wright
Wendy Wright @WendyWrightTV
1 May 25

The link to one of my stories as part of my one-on-one discussion with Border Czar @RealTomHoman https://t.co/FOC8nuesQp