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Rochester News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Rochester News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Rochester, New York (United States): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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  • Rochester News Today — May 04, 2026

    Rochester News Today — May 04, 2026
    May 4 2026
    Rochester police are investigating a high-speed pursuit on Mt. Read Boulevard that injured two officers and a suspect, a house fire on Devonshire Court that rescued four dogs, and a series of incidents involving an Amazon truck that left two men hospitalized. A 10-year-old boy was struck by a car on Ridge Road in Webster, and Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff is under scrutiny after a video shows him allegedly hitting students with his car.
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  • Rochester News Today — May 03, 2026

    Rochester News Today — May 03, 2026
    May 3 2026
    Rochester law enforcement recovered an escaped suspect, Eric Fountain, from downtown after a custody break, while a dramatic cliffside rescue saved a woman and her dog in South Bristol. Five people were arrested in Ontario County for underage drinking violations, and a fire on Frost Avenue displaced a family and killed a dog.
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  • Rochester News Today — May 02, 2026

    Rochester News Today — May 02, 2026
    May 2 2026
    Your daily 2-minute news update for Rochester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
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    2 mins
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