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Rochester police are investigating a murder and stabbing linked to a violent bar altercation and a deadly stabbing near Clifford Avenue, while a major apartment fire in Brockport displaced 30 residents and raised safety concerns. A severe crash on Lake Avenue also left a man with life-threatening injuries, adding to the city's recent public safety challenges.

Rochester police are investigating a fatal stabbing at a bar on St. Paul Street and are searching for missing man Jared Reifenstein from Parma. A two-vehicle rollover on the Thruway injured four people, while twin boys were born on Route 31 in Perinton.

Rochester: A man was critically injured in a shooting near Main and King streets, while a 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries on Route 488. A tornado struck Yates County, causing power outages affecting over 7,000 households.

Rochester police are investigating a shooting at Cobbs Hill Park involving an 18-year-old, while the Town of Greece closes the M6 Studio Hotel over safety concerns. High winds caused power outages and blocked roads across Rochester and Monroe County, prompting emergency crews to clear debris and downed trees.

Rochester residents are advised to stay alert as a High Wind Warning remains in effect due to an approaching storm system, with gusts up to 30 mph and heavy rain expected. A 60-year-old woman is recovering in critical but stable condition after a hit-and-run collision at Clifford Avenue and Portland Avenue, while a mother of six, Jamie Chandler Seymour, died in a May crash on East Main Street that...

Rochester city officials address a fallen tree damage incident on Florence Avenue and approve a $706.8 million budget for 2026-27. RG&E customers face billing corrections after a weather data error and New York State shifts to a competency-based diploma system.

Rochester deputies are searching for missing man Jared Reifenstein after he vanished in Parma, while five suspects including two teens were arrested in a Clifford Avenue car robbery and chase. A re-sentenced Rochester man faces retrial in the Gates carjacking case, and city officials warn of a "very unsafe" bridge requiring urgent repairs.

Rochester: A fatal crash in Stafford killed three people early Thursday, and a 19-year-old was fatally shot on East Main Street. Warwick Avenue was closed due to a police investigation near Kirkland Road, while a hit-and-run suspect is being sought after damaging a utility pole near Elmwood Avenue.

Rochester police are investigating a late-night shooting in the south end that left a 17-year-old in critical condition, while a 7-year-old was seriously injured after falling from a pontoon boat on Canandaigua Lake. A hit-and-run crash on Ridge Road also left an electric bike rider with life-threatening injuries, and the city prepares to launch the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway.

Rochester police are investigating a shooting in the Cedarwood Terrace area on Quincy Street after a teenager was shot Friday night. The city has also ordered the closure of the Wyndham Hotel Downtown due to safety code violations, impacting local tourism.

Rochester police are investigating a stabbing at the Rodeway Inn on Empire Boulevard after a fight turned violent, while the Waterloo Police Department faces scrutiny over understaffing and rising call volumes. The city also celebrated the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with extended drinking hours and a surge in soccer activity.

Rochester health officials warn of rabies risk after a barn cat in Galen tested positive, urging pet owners to keep animals indoors. Erie County reports a second measles case in a week, with contact tracing underway at Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Rochester police arrested two suspects, including a teenager, in a high-speed car break-in chase that ended on Reynolds Street. Two more residents face charges in the fatal shooting of a man in a Perinton apartment, while Rochester officers face backlash over a controversial arrest video on Avenue B.

Rochester police charged a man with menacing after a gun threat led to a standoff on Glide Street, while a bomb threat evacuated Eastview Mall and nearby businesses. A tree limb fell at Seneca Park Zoo, prompting an evacuation, and a five-alarm fire damaged a pallet factory in Rochester.

Rochester residents are dealing with a deadly house fire on Carol Drive that killed two people, a five-alarm blaze at Pallet Express on Lyell Avenue, and a police pursuit on Avenue D that led to a crash. A motorcyclist also died in a crash on St. Paul Street, raising concerns about nighttime safety and emergency response.

Rochester law enforcement is investigating a hospital shooting and a tree branch incident at Fairport Canal Days that hospitalized two people. A serious crash on the New York State Thruway injured four motorcyclists, and a missing person alert is active for Joseph Colbert in Fairport.

Rochester residents are urged to stay alert after a dump truck crash in Yates County killed one and injured another, and two Lockport men were charged with stealing 17 calves from Oakfield. A local man, Michael Torres, was sentenced to prison for embezzling $168,000 from his employer.

Rochester's latest news includes a serious car crash in Bergen where a driver was ejected and a fire in Rochester caused by electrical lines. Webster town leaders paused commercial development and removed the Pride flag from Town Hall, while the region's economic influence grows with a top developer recognition.

Rochester: Yates County authorities investigate the discovery of Majesty Montgomery's body and seek justice, while a 13-year-old girl, Trinity Brandon, remains missing in Chili. A house fire destroyed a Manchester home, and LeRoy police appeal for help identifying vandalized cemetery items.

Rochester police are investigating the death of a woman found near Lee Road and the Erie Canal, while three window washers were rescued from a suspended platform outside The Metropolitan building. Residents in Seneca Falls are protesting a worsening landfill odor from the area’s largest waste site, and a pedestrian named Anthony Thompson was killed in a tragic accident on Culver Road.

Rochester police arrested a 26-year-old suspect following a violent home invasion on Hudson Avenue last month, while a Brighton High School student faces felony charges after assaulting a staff member. Residents of Patty’s Lodge in Hopewell remain in an eviction standoff as power and water stay on despite a court order to vacate.

Rochester residents face fire risks after a Highland Cardiology closure and a Fairport garage fire, while a fatal State Police pursuit sparks safety debates. The city also grapples with potential rate hikes from NYSEG and RG&E, plus an eviction notice at Patty’s Lodge.

Rochester residents are mourning the loss of a restaurant worker killed in a Culver Road crash while city officials debate the placement of a portable restroom near First Universalist Church. The Victor boys lacrosse team won its third sectional title, and Potter’s Hands Foundation raised funds for sex trafficking survivors at its Roc and Roots dinner.

Rochester: Nearly 6,000 residents in Monroe County are without power after a widespread outage, with emergency crews working to restore service, and a pedestrian fatality was reported on Culver Road near Vermont Street. Residents in Wayne County are rallying against the planned closure of Newark-Wayne Community Hospital’s Labor and Delivery unit, with over 100 attending a public meeting to voice c...

Rochester's latest news includes a plane emergency landing near Brockport, an arrest in Perinton for a murder, and a shooting on East Main Street. State lawmakers passed a new budget restricting police-ICE collaboration, while Rochester's Harper’s Corner project marks a major downtown revitalization.