Rochester News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Rochester News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Rochester: Fatal crash in Stafford claims three lives. | June 15
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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 News Today — June 14
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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: Teen shot in Cedarwood Terrace, no suspects in custody | June 13
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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: Man Stabbed During Fight at Webster Hotel | June 12
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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: Rabies cases in Wayne County prompt health warnings | June 11
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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 News Today — June 10
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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 surround home after suspect charged with menacing | June 09
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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: Massive fire at Pallet Express under investigation | June 08
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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: Man shot on North Clinton Avenue walks into RGH, RPD investigating | June 07
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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: Fatal crash in Yates County leaves one dead, one hospitalized | June 06
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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.
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