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.

Community

Francis WilkinsOctober 31, 2022

Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy advises families to be extra cautious this Halloween

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — On Halloween, there are a lot of ghosts and goblins that might scare you, but the true…
Read More »
Francis WilkinsOctober 31, 2022

Man slashed across face after trying to deescalate a fight in a NYC store

A man was cut while trying to intervene in a quarrel inside a Manhattan business, authorities said on Sunday. On…
Read More »
New York

Francis WilkinsOctober 31, 2022

Two people dead, at least 4 injured in Bronx Fire

According to authorities from the FDNY, a fire that broke out early Sunday morning at a residence in the Bronx…
Read More »
Francis WilkinsOctober 28, 2022

Brighton High School teacher accused of sharing child porn online

BRIGHTON, N.Y. — A physics teacher at Brighton High School is suspected of spreading child pornography online. According to the…
Read More »
Crime

Francis WilkinsOctober 28, 2022

One man shot, another killed in a Lower Manhattan building lobby

Police said that one man was murdered and another was injured in a shooting at a Lower Manhattan public housing…
Read More »
Crime

Francis WilkinsOctober 28, 2022

Motorcyclist tased by police and burst into flames

A motorcyclist who was tased while carrying a gallon of gasoline in a backpack burst into flames after being suspected…
Read More »
Crime

Francis WilkinsOctober 28, 2022

One dead, one wounded in a shooting at Brooklyn West Indian restaurant

Two employees of a West Indian restaurant in Brooklyn were shot on Thursday, one fatally, by a shooter who followed…
Read More »
Francis WilkinsOctober 27, 2022

Massachusetts man pleads guilty to killing an NYC Google employee

On Wednesday, the Massachusetts man accused of murdering Google employee Vanessa Marcotte in New York City in 2016 pleaded guilty…
Read More »
Francis WilkinsOctober 27, 2022

Woman injured in an unprovoked attack at a NYC subway station, suspect sought

On Wednesday, police said that a 22-year-old woman was pushed down a flight of stairs in an unprovoked incident at…
Read More »
Crime

Francis WilkinsOctober 26, 2022

Weinstein’s abuse victim describes vicious 2013 hotel assault

A model and actress said on Tuesday that during a violent attack in 2013, Harvey Weinstein grabbed her by the…
Read More »

Previous page Next page