Swan Market named one of USA TODAY's best restaurants of 2026
Take a look inside Swan Market in Rochester, New York, named one of USA TODAY's best restaurants for 2026.
Dansville Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $200,000 from Elderly Neighbor
InTune Supper Club to Bring Modern Twist to Classic Dining Experience
Entertainment
Essential Viewing: 'Primary Trust' from PlayMakers Is a Richly Human and Warm Triumph
Eboni Booth's acclaimed play celebrates the everyday and explores themes of loneliness and friendship.

Renowned Rochester artist Thomas Warfield to hold concert
Warfield, a versatile performer, will showcase his talents alongside a scholarship recipient.
Final Month to See MAG's "Frontiers of Impressionism" Exhibition
The Memorial Art Gallery's showcase of over 50 Impressionist paintings from the Worcester Art Museum closes on March 1.
Travel
Delta Blames Subcontractor for Tarmac Delay at Rochester Airport
Passengers seek more communication from airline after nearly 2-hour wait on plane

Delta Passengers Stuck on Tarmac for Hours at Rochester Airport
Passengers express frustration over lack of communication during extended delay.
Delta Passengers Stranded on Tarmac at Rochester Airport
Airline blames third-party contractor for extended delay despite on-time arrival
Weather
Homes Evacuated in Henrietta Due to Dangerous Gas Leak
Firefighters responded to reports of high gas levels at an unoccupied home, leading to a neighborhood evacuation.

Warm Front Brings Snow to Rain Showers in Rochester
Temperatures to rise above freezing for the first time in nearly 3 weeks
Rochester Firefighters Battle House Blaze and Freezing Conditions
Crews respond to Clifford Avenue fire amid frigid winter weather
Lifestyle
Rochester Lilac Festival Adds Premium Food and Drink Tasting Event
The new 'Lilac Table: A Tasting Collective' will feature local restaurants and craft beverage producers.

Spirit Halloween Donation Tops $1 Million for Golisano Children's Hospital
Funds will support the hospital's child life program to bring comfort to young patients.
Changes Coming to Monroe Avenue in Late 2026 with $13M Road Project
New York's Department of Transportation plans to improve safety and walkability along the busy corridor.
Crime
Rochester Fire Department Seeks Public Help to Identify Arson Suspect
Surveillance footage shows a suspect lighting multiple fires in downtown Rochester on January 10th.

Dansville Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Elderly Neighbor of Over $250K
Nahtahna Castner faces up to 22 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Lawsuit Filed to Enforce Animal Cruelty Laws in Rochester
Animal advocacy group sues Rochester Police Department over lack of enforcement