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A Fairport man is accused of using Roblox to try to lure 11- and 13-year-old girls for sex, according to federal prosecutors. On March 12, the leader of a group that exposes child predators alerted Fairport Police about a Facebook message from “Tony Rodrigo,” later identified as 40-year-old Tony Rodriguez of Fairport, according to prosecutors. […]
Rochester is suing landlord Tal Levi for 536 code violations at 13 of his properties, 388 of which are still unresolved. The buildings have serious issues like no heat, infestations, and structural damage, and three may be demolished. City of Rochester is seeking up to $3.7 million in fines from the landlord, plus $194,000 per […]
FBI officials say they are growing increasingly concerned about a loose network of violent predators who befriend teenagers through popular online platforms and then coerce them into escalating sexual and violent behavior — pushing victims to create graphic pornography, harm family pets, cut themselves with sharp objects, or even die by suicide. The online predators, part […]
President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 federal budget aims to cut rental assistance funding by 40%, a move critics warn could lead to a rise in homelessness. The plan would eliminate HUD oversight of programs like Section 8, replacing them with smaller block grants to states to design their own rental aid programs. States could add […]
17-year-old Danyelisse Pabon-Cubero has died after being shot during a double shooting on Alphonse Street in Rochester. Police say she was not the intended target. An adult man was also injured but is expected to survive. 18-year-old Michael Garcia was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and weapons possession. Police say the shooting was […]
The Ginna Nuclear Power Plant in Ontario will conduct its annual public notification test on Tuesday at 3 p.m., activating over 90 sirens for 3 to 5 minutes within a 10-mile radius. Additional individual siren tests may take place throughout the day. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant will test sirens Tuesday – WHEC.com
A road rage incident in Greece, NY, turned violent Sunday after a crash on Dewey Avenue. A fight broke out, during which Felicia Freece had her 2-month-old baby in the car without a proper seat, and Alyssa Ho allegedly pointed a shotgun at others. Both women fled but were arrested. The baby was unharmed and […]
Autonomous trucking company Aurora has officially launched its commercial self-driving truck service in Texas, operating regular long-haul routes between Dallas and Houston. Equipped with advanced sensors and computers capable of detecting over four football fields ahead, Aurora’s trucks have completed over 1,200 autonomous miles without a human driver. CEO Chris Urmson praised the milestone as […]
A new study found that blocking internet access on smartphones for two weeks significantly improved mental health, attention, and well-being for 91% of participants. Researchers from the University of Texas and University of Alberta tracked 467 adults and found reduced symptoms of depression, better mood, and sharper focus—effects comparable to or better than antidepressants. Participants […]
Jury selection for the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will begin in New York City. The media mogul, who’s been in custody since his arrest last September, faces criminal charges for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transporting to engage in prostitution. Combs has pleaded not guilty on all charges. The selection process is expected to last a […]