Francis Wilkins

Francis was born and raised in and around Webster, and now he is covering local news and events for the city of Rochester and surrounding areas. He was educated at the University of Rochester, and has previously reported for several local TV's and radio stations.

Monroe County

Francis WilkinsMarch 24, 2024

Rochester charter school application deadline for 2024–25 school year approaches

Rochester, New York – The time has come for families in Rochester to make important decisions about their children’s education for…
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Monroe County

Francis WilkinsMarch 6, 2024

Motorists alerted to road closure from March 6 to March 8 on East Avenue for repair works

Rochester, New York – Starting at 8:00 a.m. on March 6, a critical section of East Avenue, stretching from East…
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New York

Francis WilkinsFebruary 18, 2024

High-speed pursuit of stolen car leads to deadly accident in Lockport

Lockport, New York – A high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle in Lockport on Saturday afternoon ended in tragedy, with…
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Monroe County

Francis WilkinsFebruary 13, 2024

Rochester resident threatened during car theft, police advise caution

Rochester, New York – In a recent incident in Rochester, a man encountered a group of suspects attempting to steal his…
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Monroe County

Francis WilkinsJanuary 31, 2024

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office seeking public assistance in locating a missing Henrietta woman

Henrietta, New York – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating a missing woman from Henrietta. Nicole…
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Monroe County

Francis WilkinsJanuary 26, 2024

Water main break led to school closures in Greece Central School District

Greece, New York – A significant water main break on Thursday morning prompted the Greece Central School District to cancel classes…
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Monroe County

Francis WilkinsJanuary 20, 2024

U.S. Postal Service employee in New York pleaded guilty of mail theft

Rochester, New York – A postal worker from Upstate New York has confessed to committing theft involving cash, gift cards,…
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Monroe County

Francis WilkinsJanuary 10, 2024

Wegmans recalls oat cookies for undeclared allergen

Rochester, New York – Wegmans, a popular grocery chain, has issued a recall of its Outrageous Oat Cookies due to the…
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Monroe County

Francis WilkinsJanuary 3, 2024

Democratic members join Rochester City Council for new term

Rochester, New York – Rochester City Council is entering a new phase of governance, with fresh leadership taking the helm. This…
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Monroe County

Francis WilkinsJanuary 2, 2024

Food safety concerns rise in Monroe County following health inspections

Rochester, New York – In Monroe County, a series of health inspections has cast a spotlight on the critical issue…
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