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Max Schulte/WXXI NewsA bomb threat forced an evacuation at Eastview Mall Monday night.The Ontario County Sheriff's Office dispatch confirmed the call came in just before 6:15 p.m. The mall was evacuated out of an abundance of caution.After a thorough sweep, first responders found no bomb or other threat to the public. The mall still closed early. -
In today's top headlines:A fake bomb threat sends patrons rushing out of a local mall.Rochester's mental health and substance abuse crisis team gets a financial boost to expand services.FIFA finds its way to Rochester as the city plans a celebration to support Team USA.
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The $2 million in state funding will add seven full-time staffers to the mental health and substance abuse crisis response team. -
The bill now heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk -
Legislators made their earliest exist from from the Capitol since 2022, allowing more time to campaign in primary elections scheduled for June 23. -
During Rochester's first World Cup watch party, you can watch the United States take on Paraguay.
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Rochester firefighters rushed to respond to a five alarm fire late Sunday night at the Pallet Express on Lyell Avenue near Glide Street. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections" on 6/8/26, guest host Julie Philipp and her panel discuss the state of the publishing world. Then, a special rebroadcast of a recent show on manufactured homes. -
In today's top headlines:A deadly house fire claims two in Irondequoit.Local leaders respond to a summer full of fighting at major events.A Rochester man shares how he learned to speak up for himself and others through the stigma he faced as a Black man with disabilities. -
Mike Patterson shares how paralysis, stigma and scarce accessible housing shape life after gun violence, and why stable, affordable homes matter. -
The immediate area has seen considerable residential conversion and construction, with more than 500 units completed or in the pipeline. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections" on 6/5/26, our weekly news roundup includes stories on the state of Monroe County, a moratorium on data centers in NYS, and a festival celebrating America's 250th.
