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real-estate15 days ago•3 min saved

Fairport Tops New York's Hottest Housing Market, Spotlighting Rochester's 14450 ZIP

Fairport, NY is named by Realtor.com as the state's hottest housing market and a top national ZIP code, with Rochester’s 14450 also ranking highly. The ranking underscores demand from well-capitalized buyers, and in 14450 the median price was about $400,000 in the first half of the year with homes selling around 14.4% over asking; Rochester’s spring market has been recovering, with inventory rising as demand cools toward a more balanced market.

via WXXI News|

#fairport #housing-market #real-estate

local25 days ago•31 min saved

Rochester police disperse overnight crowds after gunfire and bottles

RPD broke up large crowds on the north side overnight after bottles were thrown at officers and gunfire was reported around 2:44 a.m. Friday; hundreds gathered along North Clinton Ave, with about 100 people at Morrill and Remington. No injuries from gunfire, but vehicles and at least one home were damaged. Nearby occupants were questioned and no arrests were made as police continue the investigation, amid a city ban on overnight gatherings of 10+ people.

via 13wham.com|

#crowds #gatherings-ban #local

local1 month ago•33 min saved

Rochester holds vigil after ICE shootings as protesters call for accountability

Rochester residents held a vigil and candlelight march to the Federal Building on State Street for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and John Sebastian Guerrero, two men killed in separate shootings involving ICE agents after allegedly not complying with orders, with organizers and supporters urging accountability and changes to how such incidents are handled.

via 13wham.com|

#ice #immigration #local

crime-and-public-safety1 month ago•6 min saved

Rochester slur case ends with single disorderly conduct conviction

An Olmsted County jury found Shiloh Hendrix guilty of one count of disorderly conduct for a viral Rochester playground outburst in which she used a racial slur toward an 8-year-old boy with autism; she was acquitted on a charge tied to a child. Hendrix faces a sentence including supervised probation, 90 days in jail (stayed), 200 hours of community service, and a $1,000 fine for the incident at Roy Sutherland Playground near Soldier’s Field Park on April 28, 2025.

via FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul|

#crime-and-public-safety #disorderly-conduct #olmsted-county

local1 month ago•26 min saved

Heat wave sparks HVAC surge as Rochester homeowners told to clean vents

Rochester-area residents are facing a heat wave that has triggered a surge in HVAC service calls; professionals advise keeping outdoor units clean by clearing coils and vents, and communities are urged to check on elderly neighbors without air conditioning to stay safe during extreme temperatures.

via 13wham.com|

#elderly #heatwave #hvac

local2 months ago•23 min saved

Non-lethal stabbing on Clifford Avenue in Rochester under investigation

A 42-year-old man sustained non-lethal injuries in a Sunday night stabbing on Rochester's north side near Clifford and Joseph Avenues. Police responded, found a laceration, and the victim was hospitalized; investigators from the Rochester Police Department's Criminal Investigative Section are reviewing the scene, and no suspects are in custody. Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at (585) 423-9300.

via 13wham.com|

#clifford-avenue #crime-stoppers #joseph-avenue

sports2 months ago•19 min saved

Bills reveal 2026 Training Camp in Rochester with open practices and ticket lottery

Buffalo Bills’ 2026 training camp will be in Rochester at St. John Fisher University, starting July 29, with seven open practices at 8:30 a.m. A capped Training Camp Public Practice Lottery will distribute tickets (up to four per request); the general public lottery closes June 26 and winners must redeem via Ticketmaster within 72 hours. Season Ticket Members get an exclusive training camp presale on June 24 at 10 a.m. (limit six tickets per account). The return of the Blue & Red practice will be announced later.

via Buffalo Bills|

#buffalo-bills #nfl #rochester

health2 months ago•2 min saved

Rochester Woman Loses 105 Pounds on GLP-1 Therapy With Minimal Side Effects

A Rochester woman reports shedding 105 pounds over roughly two-and-a-half years on the GLP-1 drug Zepbound with mostly mild side effects. Doctors emphasize gradual dosing, staying hydrated, and adopting a healthy lifestyle—protein- and fiber-rich meals, regular activity—to support weight loss, while noting potential concerns like temporary muscle loss or hair thinning that can improve with treatment adjustments.

via Spectrum News|

#glp-1 #health #obesity

health3 months ago•4 min saved

Play-based therapy helps Tommy Klein find his voice

Tommy Klein, diagnosed with autism at 20 months, found a new path through Golisano Children’s Hospital’s JASPER program—a play-based social-communication therapy that leverages his interests to build language and connection. Driven by persistent parental advocacy and early intervention, Tommy progressed from minimal speech to saying 'I love you,' transforming family life and expanding access to similar therapies for local families in Rochester.

via 13wham.com|

#autism #early-intervention #health

local3 months ago•27 min saved

Downtown Rochester road closures as police search for escapee from custody

Police closed several downtown Rochester streets around Court and Exchange as they search for a man who escaped police custody, with helicopters and drones aiding the manhunt.

via 13wham.com|

#escape-custody #local #manhunt

local4 months ago•3 min saved

Minnesota Tornado Outbreak Triggers Disaster Declaration in Olmsted County

After at least three tornadoes hit southeastern Minnesota, Olmsted County declared a disaster and opened a temporary shelter in Rochester; damage ranged from Stewartville to Marion Township with about 30 homes damaged, and nearly 2,500 power customers without electricity, as a tornado north of Elgin also damaged farmsteads.

via kare11.com|

#disaster-declaration #local #minnesota

local7 months ago•26 min saved

Texas ICE custody death sparks homicide probe in local case

Rochester-area man Geraldo Lunas Campos, 55, died Jan. 3 in ICE custody at Camp East Montana near El Paso, Texas. The death is being treated as a homicide by a Washington Post report citing an official, with a fellow detainee alleging Campos was choked during segregation after becoming disruptive and ICE saying staff provided lifesaving aid before EMS pronounced him dead; a toxicology report will determine the final cause. Campos, a Cuban citizen who lived in Henrietta and had prior Rochester convictions, was arrested in Rochester during an immigration operation and later transferred to the Texas detention facility for removal proceedings that were stalled by travel-document issues.

via 13wham.com|

#detention #homicide #ice

local7 months ago•1 min saved

Beers of the World and Local Breweries Announce Closures

Two longstanding breweries in the Rochester area, Beers of the World and Fifth Frame Brewing Company, are closing due to economic and industry shifts, marking a significant change in the local craft beer scene.

via Fingerlakes1.com|

#beer #business #closure

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Three Rochester police officers shot during domestic call, suspect killed

Three police officers in Rochester, NY, were shot without warning while responding to a domestic call involving an armed suspect, who was later killed by police after exchanging gunfire, resulting in multiple injuries among officers and the caller.

via ABC News|

#domestic-call #gunfire #officer-injuries

world11 months ago•5 min saved

Protests Erupt Over ICE and Border Patrol Activities in Local Neighborhoods

Federal immigration agents faced large protests in Rochester's Park Avenue neighborhood as they attempted an enforcement action, leading to the agents retreating after confrontations with over 100 protesters. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement and sanctuary city policies amid increased federal actions under the Trump administration.

via WXXI News|

#ice #immigration #protest