Spectrum News 1 Rochester

02/09/2025

Good Morning, Rochester
• Mostly sunny with spotty shower chance
• Perry Duckles takes over as interim Monroe Co. DA
• Law on school cardiac emergency plans is in effect
• How to safely clean and close your pool

Here's what you need to know to start your day.

02/09/2025

More than 1.2 million immigrants disappeared from the labor force from January through the end of July, according to preliminary Census Bureau data analyzed by the Pew Research Center.

The number includes people who are in the country illegally as well as legal residents

02/09/2025

A new state law is now in effect requiring schools to be prepared for sudden cardiac arrest in students.

School districts across the state must now be in compliance with portions of "Desha's Law."

01/09/2025

Hundreds of University of Rochester grad workers and union organizers from across Rochester have been fighting for more than two years in a push for unionization.

University of Rochester grad workers continue to push for a union.

01/09/2025

Monroe County First Assistant District Attorney Perry Duckles has taken over the interim role of district attorney.

The embattled Sandra Doorley officially retired as Monroe County DA on Sunday.

01/09/2025

Some tough news for Bills fans as defensive tackle DeWayne Carter is out for the 2025 season.

The news was first reported by NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.

01/09/2025

From northern border towns to major hot spots like Las Vegas and Los Angeles, popular travel destinations reported hosting fewer foreign visitors this summer.

Tourism experts say factors like Trump's tariffs, strict immigration policies and rhetoric have made international tourists feel unwelcome

01/09/2025

As Minneapolis mourns the tragedy of a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, Catholic parishioners in upstate New York sympathize with their grief.

31/08/2025

Rudy Giuliani is recovering from a fractured vertebrae and other injuries following a car crash in New Hampshire, a spokesperson for the former New York City mayor said Sunday.

Giuliani's vehicle was struck from behind while traveling on a highway Saturday evening.

31/08/2025

Sunday closes out Overdose Awareness Month with International Overdose Awareness Day. It is the world’s largest annual campaign to renew the commitment to helping those struggling with addiction.

Tim Murdick of West Sand Lake, New York, has been an active advocate about the dangers of addiction and helping to connect those struggling to resources that can help.

31/08/2025

Jessica Pegula is back in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament, which used to be her roadblock. Pegula rolled into the last eight by routing fellow American Ann Li 6-1, 6-2 in just 54 minutes on Sunday.

Pegula will face either two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova or another American, Taylor Townsend, on Tuesday.

31/08/2025

The number of tickets issued to drivers who violate New York state's Move Over Law has increased 40% since the policy was expanded in 2023, police said. Kate Lisa has more.

The law was expanded in 2023