rochester
Page: 4
Shalom Matthews was sentenced to five years of probation after violating terms connected to a previous knifepoint incident at St. John Fisher University. Deputies say Matthews returned to campus despite being banned following his guilty plea to attempted second-degree assault involving a university employee. Three no-contact orders were also issued for the victims. St. John Fisher attacker […]
At least 21 vehicles had their tires slashed along Culver Road near Seabreeze Amusement Park in an apparent random act, according to Irondequoit Police Department. Police released surveillance video of a person of interest and are asking anyone with information to call 911 or (585) 336-6000. Tire-slashing spree leaves 21 vehicles damaged in Irondequoit; person of interest sought
New York lawmakers passed the Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act, which would ban certain additives and tighten food safety rules. Critics, including Josh Jensen, warn it could raise grocery prices as companies adjust ingredients and supply chains—especially with a potential ban on potassium bromate used in flour. The state may also spend up to $30 […]
A Rochester man, Eric Fountain, escaped police custody Saturday after a traffic stop on a stolen car where deputies say they found drugs. After being cleared at the hospital and brought in for booking, Fountain allegedly ran while still handcuffed, injuring a deputy during the chase. He was found about five hours later hiding in […]
Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist Ron Carter will headline a special Juneteenth and Black Music Month celebration at the Hochstein School in Rochester this summer. The concert will serve as a fundraiser to support the development of the Minister Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Heritage Park. Carter, who has performed on more than 2,200 recordings, is […]
In Rochester, officials are hosting public forums to address growing traffic and pedestrian safety concerns. Many residents support measures like speed and red-light cameras to curb dangerous driving, while others oppose them due to negative past experiences. Feedback from these meetings will help guide the city’s next steps. ‘It’s become an epidemic’: Rochester neighbors & […]
Two Rochester smoke shops—Unique Smoke Shop and Mr. Starlight Smoke Shop—were shut down after a state investigation into illegal cannabis sales. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management and Rochester Police Department seized about $1.3 million worth of cannabis products, including flower, vapes, edibles, and pre-rolls. Both shops were padlocked and ordered to close as part of ongoing efforts to crack down […]
State Police ran a targeted enforcement effort called “Operation Hard Hat” in Brighton along Route 590 near the Monroe Avenue overpass construction site. Over a six-hour period, troopers issued 66 tickets—most for speeding through the work zone. The operation is meant to crack down on unsafe driving in construction areas, where workers are especially vulnerable. […]
Spring construction season is ramping up, bringing more Department of Transportation workers onto the roads. Officials are using National Work Zone Awareness Week to remind drivers to slow down, move over, and stay alert in work zones. In 2025, there were over 360 crashes in DOT work zones, causing dozens of injuries and two deaths. […]
Mayor Malik Evans announced a series of special events hosted by the Rochester Public Market through the rest of the year. The 2026 season kicks off with the first Food Truck Rodeo on April 29. Food Truck Rodeos will take place on the last Wednesday of every month through September, bringing together food vendors from […]
WDKX Holiday Stream