Rochester New York gets its news from a variety of Rochester news outlets. From the local newspapers, that deliver timely news and opinions, to hourly and evening television newscasts that keep the public up to speed on local and national breaking stories and more, Rochester news keeps the Western New York area informed.
The Democrat and Chronicle newspaper is one of leading Rochester newspapers available. Located in downtown Rochester, the DandC as it is referred, is owned by Gannett. Production of the newspaper takes place in plant in Greece, N.Y., a neighboring Rochester community. The paper was founded in 1833. It is delivered to more than 170,000 homes and is available in 1,300 retails stores and news racks.
There are a few smaller suburban Rochester news outlets that cover the smaller towns and villages surrounding the City of Rochester.
Rochester local news for television consists of WROC TV Channel 8, which is a CBS affiliate, 13WHAM TV, which is the ABC affiliated television station, News 10 NBC, FOX 31 WUHF, WXXI Public Broadcasting and WBGT My 18. Gaining popularity in the early 2000s was YNN Rochester, a 24 hour, seven day a week local news service.
Each Rochester New York Newspaper and television news outlet is driven to provide the community with the latest, most informative news.