Theresa Marsenburg

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One of the last independently black-owned radio stations in the country is based right here in Rochester, and it’s WDKX’s 52nd year in business. Many may know t…

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On a rainy day in Rochester, the Lamberton Conservatory in Highland Park offers visitors a dry escape, and during the winter, a tropical one. The historic botanical garden,…

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Sevyin Jordan’s bright smile, big brown eyes and head of curls bring joy to her family, but it’s the 13-month-old’s will to survive that keeps her mom, Breonna Orum, fighting despite the odds. “They had me plan her funeral at 8 months pregnant,” the Rochester mom explains. Orum says she was […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester’s mounted police unit is nearing a major milestone, with the current version of the unit set to mark 50 years in 2027. While officers in Rochester have been riding h...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Dolores Bustamante is back home tonight with her family after a judge ordered her release from ICE custody following a hearing this week. For the Wayne County farm worker, the...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC)- If you know, you know. A sidewalk along Lake Ontario runs discreetly along a group of waterfront homes in Charlotte, and it’s open to the public. News 8’s Theres…

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It’s supposed to be this summer’s blockbuster movie, and today, the high demand for “The Odyssey” tickets caused sold-out seats and website delays t…

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Since 2008, Honor Flight Rochester has flown more than 4,800 veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials dedicated to their service. While every mission carries special significance, organizers marked a historic milestone in May with the organization’s first all-female Honor Flight. The mission included 59 women veterans from across the […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Over 20 years ago, four moms started a movement known today as AutismUp in Rochester. This month, that support organization caught the attention of News 8’s parent company, Nexstar. AutismUp is among 60 non-profits receiving recognition and a $5,000 donation during the “30 Days of Giving” initiative. “AutismUp is first and […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A historic site along the Genesee River will be the focus of Rochester's first official commemoration of New York's Abolition Commemoration Day.