Jim Tortora is a Digital Executive Producer for WROC-TV Channel 8, focusing on local news in Rochester, New York. With experience in digital journalism, Jim covers a wide range of topics including crime, local government, health, and community events. His work has also appeared on NewsChannel 9 WSYR.
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Jim Tortora's coverage primarily focuses on local news in Rochester, New York. His articles cover a range of topics including crime, police activities, sports events, and weather-related incidents. Given the focus on local news with an emphasis on breaking or evolving stories related to these topics, pitches should offer timely insights or access to firsthand accounts relevant to ongoing events like criminal investigations, sports games involving local teams such as the NFL playoffs for the Bills team.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester Police are on the scene of a double homicide on Lyell Ave. Police were called to the 500 block of Lyell Ave just after 1 a.m. and remain on scene. No additi…
By: Jim Tortora
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A 14-year-old is critical condition after a rollover crash Friday night in Rochester. The crash happened just after 7:00 p.m. on the 100 block of Bloss Street. Roches…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Three people are in critical condition, including an 11-year-old, after a one car crash in Rochester.
By: Jim Tortora, Dan Gross
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Construction is under way for a five-story affordable housing building in Rochester. The 164-apartment structure is being built on West Main Street where a parking lot stan…
By: Jim Tortora
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Buffalo Bills have teamed up with Wegmans to help raise awareness about food allergies and special dietary needs. Now through May 18, customers can purchase allergen-fr…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Flu season is officially over as the state Department of Health announced Wednesday that influenza is no longer prevalent New York.
UPDATE: Ogden Police reported Tuesday that the suspect has been identified and some of the stolen plants were recovered.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Will it be Asteroids? Guitar Hero? Perhaps Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater? Those classics are among the finalists for induction into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. A cere…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It's day two of the 2024 Rochester Lilac Festival and the fun gets started with one of the traditional highlights — the parade.
By: Jim Tortora
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The investigation into a COVID-era cleaning supply scam is growing, with the amount of fraudulent billings now reaching $8 million, according to the U.S. Attorney’s O…
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