Monroe County

Government transparency. They are two words frequently debate, and discussed within the realm of politics, but one group says they're working harder than any other in the region to restore faith in elections through civic ... more

State Police say that two people were arrested after an accident on Debusse Road in Lyons. Shawn D. Rivera-Shuler, 22, of Newark and Kamel M. Davis, 22, of Rochester were arrested on different charges. Troopers ... more

If you ask residents and visitors what attracts them most to the Finger Lakes, you will likely hear mostly about our sweeping vistas, stunning shorelines, orchards, farms, culture and arts, food and wine. But for ... more

Big snowfall is not expected for the Finger Lakes this week — even as another nor’easter makes its way up the coast — dumping heavy snow along the New England coastline. Forecasters say after a ... more

RIT and the University of Rochester are less than five miles from each other, their campuses even share the same river! The history of their women's basketball teams, however, could not be more different. To ... more

Expect some additional accumulation on Friday, but nothing that will cause major headaches. The region saw a general light coating of snow overnight, and now another couple inches are possible through the day on Friday ... more

On Episode #19 of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso talk local politics, including the latest on a proposed piece of legislation that would impact the way child offenders are prosecuted. Other issues ... more

We may have missed the big snows from the coastal storm that dumped measurable snow on those up-and-down the East Coast — but it doesn’t mean we’re seeing spring-like conditions. Forecasters say that measurable snow ... more

Although a precise cause of toxic algae menacing the region’s largest and most vital water bodies remains elusive, a wellspring of brainpower is working on the crisis. With a share of a $58 million dollar ... more

While the word nor’easter will be in the headlines on Wednesday, the Finger Lakes shouldn’t see much action from this latest system. The track of the system will be far enough east — where most-forecasters ... more

State Senator Pam Helming announced the passage of two bills she supported, which proponents say will help support and improve New York's business climate by removing obstacles that hurt job creation. The measures are among ... more

On March 1st at approximately 2:45 p.m. officer arrested a 32-year-old Rochester man for possessing a weapon during an incident that took place on May 13th, 2017. Sharon S. Thomas, of Rochester was charged with ... more

For those looking to see a warm up to those unseasonable temperatures we were getting last week — it won’t come in this week’s planning forecast. While the week will remain narrowly chilly, with temperatures ... more

Seneca-Cayuga Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Generations Bank, and Medina Savings and Loan Association, a New York-chartered mutual savings association announced a merger on Monday. The deal will merge Medina into Generations Bank. The ... more

Deputies say a Rochester man is recovering after a snowmobile accident in Wayne County over the weekend. The accident happened on Saturday around 3:20 p.m. when deputies responded to a reported snowmobile collision in a ... more

March came in like a lion with one of the most-intense winter storms of the entire season. It dumped heavy, wet snow and created strong, gusty winds that knocked down trees, power lines and caused ... more

As Rep. Tom Reed prepares for another general election battle this fall — Democrats are working hard to make sure that the best candidate is placed before voters. On Thursday, Tracy Mitrano, who has been ... more

Seneca County District Attorney Barry Porsch says a 64-year-old Rochester man, who was charged with third-degree burglary, pleaded guilty in exchange for a 2.5 to 5 year sentence. Richard T. Depascale, 64, accepted the deal ... more

There is one less Democrat in the race to unseat incumbent Republican Tom Reed in November. Citing a lack of funds, Geneva’s Charles Whalen is suspending his race for the 23rd congressional seat. “My team ... more

The Seneca County Sheriff's Office says a 32-year-old Henrietta resident was taken into custody after trespassing at the del Lago Resort & Casino. On February 25th at 9:00 a.m. deputies arrested Akmal Ahmadzai for trespassing ... more

As far as the statistics go, this February will likely go down as one of the warmest on record. The second half of the month, which has seen day-after-day of above normal, or exceptionally warm ... more