BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. District Court in the Western District of New York officially dismissed the federal lawsuit against Rochester due to its Sanctuary City policy

ICYMI: Mail theft has become a nationwide problem, and in many cases, stolen checks are being sold on the instant messaging app Telegram.

A local barber is on a mission to help families in need by cutting hair for 24 hours straight at Quick's Mane Event. Click below for the details. ✂

Happy Birthday to News10NBC's Brett Davidsen, our favorite anchor to poke fun at 🎂

DEVELOPING: News10NBC is at the scene of a police presence at the former Kodak Hawkeye building. We're working to learn more.

State officials will soon celebrate the opening of New York's 500th adult-use cannabis dispensary on Friday.

Our Brett Davidsen found local stolen checks for sale on a popular app. How? Find out tonight on News10NBC at 5.

TONIGHT AT 5: Sending checks in the mail this Christmas? We investigate how thieves are selling stolen checks on a popular app.

UPDATE: Deputies say over 100 cars were broken into overnight in Penfield and Perinton neighborhoods.

Is your natural gas meter inside your home? If so, crews from RG&E and NYSEG will come to move it outside. Here's what to know. https://www.whec.com/top-news/rge-and-nyseg-set-to-move-all-customers-indoor-gas-meters-outdoors/ 

Now that the shutdown is over, when will air travel return to normal? Also, what's happening with SNAP? We looked into it. https://www.whec.com/top-news/now-that-the-shutdown-is-over-what-will-happen-to-snap-air-travel-and-healthcare/ 

The 40th annual Gift of Warmth Drive begins today. People can donate new winter clothing at M&T Bank and Tops locations. Here's your guide to other ways to donate winter clothing. https://www.whec.com/top-news/where-to-donate-winter-clothing-toys-and-other-items-in-the-rochester-area/ 

Advocates say Monroe County needs more funding for childcare. Several parents shared their thoughts at a Monroe County Legislature hearing last night. https://www.whec.com/top-news/local-group-calls-for-more-funding-for-child-care-in-monroe-county/ 

WEIGH-IN: What do you think of the government's decision to no longer mint pennies? The U.S. Mint says each penny costs four cents to make. https://www.whec.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-us-headlines/us-mint-presses-final-pennies-as-production-ends-after-more-than-230-years/ 

JUST IN: Deputies say they’re working to take people into custody after a chase in Perinton. The chase started with an investigation into multiple car break-ins this morning. https://www.whec.com/top-news/reports-of-car-break-ins-lead-to-chase-in-perinton/ 

Fire crews say a cooking accident caused an apartment fire on Wednesday afternoon.

Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump “knew about the girls," according to documents made public Wednesday, but what he knew — and whether it pertained to the sex offender’s crimes — is unclear.

Planning to get some vitamin D in Florida? JetBlue will soon offer a new nonstop route to Orlando.

House lawmakers will make a long-awaited return to the nation's capital on Wednesday after nearly eight weeks away to potentially put an end to the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history.

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could end today. Will air travel return to normal if the funding deal becomes law? What's happening with SNAP benefits? Here's what to know. https://www.whec.com/top-news/with-the-shutdown-expected-to-end-soon-what-will-happen-to-snap-and-air-travel/

Eight students from across Monroe County will be honored tomorrow for their brave, kind, and generous actions. https://www.whec.com/top-news/do-the-right-thing-awards-8-students-will-be-honored-for-the-impact-theyve-made/ 

A conference today at Monroe Community Hospital will explore what’s being done to prevent life-threatening complications of pregnancy or childbirth. Here's what to know. https://www.whec.com/top-news/event-at-monroe-community-hospital-will-explore-solutions-to-maternal-morbidity/ 

ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, has recalled all of its products sold nationwide. Some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism. https://www.whec.com/ap-top-news/byheart-recalls-all-baby-formula-sold-nationwide-as-infant-botulism-outbreak-grows/ 

Some big changes are coming to Marketplace Mall. The mall’s owner says it’s working to move stores with interior-only entrances to other Wilmorite properties. https://www.whec.com/top-news/marketplace-mall-owner-says-its-working-to-relocate-tenants-with-interior-only-entrances/ 

These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here’s how they explain it https://www.whec.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-political/these-8-senators-broke-with-democrats-on-the-government-shutdown-deal-heres-how-they-explain-it/  

Our Yellow Alert is now over. So, how many inches of snow did towns across the region get? See in this story. https://www.whec.com/top-news/first-alert-weather-cloudy-and-cold-with-a-gusty-wind-and-a-few-snow-showers/ 

Stokoe Farms in Scottsville is getting statewide recognition for its induction into New York's Historic Business Preservation Registry.

Monroe County spent more than $13 million in 2024 investigating child abuse claims that turned out to be unfounded, according to a new report released Monday from HOPE-585 and The Children's Agenda.

News10NBC has done several stories this week and last week highlighting local veterans. Watch them in our Veterans Day guide. https://www.whec.com/top-news/veterans-day-events-breakfast-at-rit-on-friday-parade-on-saturday-and-more/ 

Why is Congress still getting paid during the government shutdown, while 1.4 million federal workers aren't getting paid? We looked into it. https://www.whec.com/top-news/good-question-why-does-congress-get-paid-during-a-government-shutdown/

Government office buildings are closed this Veterans Day, but the Rochester Public Market remains open. It's open through 1 p.m. https://www.whec.com/top-news/rochester-public-market-will-be-open-on-veterans-day-reminder-about-market-tokens/ 

After last winter's salt shortage, News10NBC's Chris Fortune set out to see if our region is prepared following the season's first snowfall. https://www.whec.com/top-news/local-contractor-secures-road-salt-supply-early-to-avoid-last-winters-shortage/

After multiple delays, The Brockport lift bridge officially reopened on Monday afternoon.

NEW INFO: Police have identified the man killed in a shooting on Saturday, and know more about what led up to the gunfire.

St. Pius X School held its annual Field of Honor flag planting Wednesday morning. https://www.whec.com/top-news/st-pius-x-school-plants-150-flags-in-annual-field-of-honor-tribute/

NEW INFO: Police say the woman found dead in a home in Wayne County recently had a stroke and had limited mobility. https://www.whec.com/top-news/nysp-woman-found-dead-in-home-in-wayne-county-wednesday/

The State Attorney General’s Office has a warning about businesses that are unlawfully refusing to accept SNAP payments. https://www.whec.com/top-news/new-york-ags-office-warns-about-businesses-unlawfully-refusing-remaining-snap-benefits/ 

BREAKING: Two teenagers from Steuben County have died after a car crashed into a utility pole in Wellsville. https://www.whec.com/top-news/two-steuben-county-teens-die-after-car-hits-utility-pole-in-wellsville/ 

Are you looking to help people facing food insecurity as the government shutdown continues? We have your guide to upcoming food drives and other ways to donate. https://www.whec.com/top-news/local-leaders-and-red-wings-teaming-up-to-host-food-donation-drive-this-weekend/ 

BREAKING: An event planned at Granger Homestead in Canandaigua has been canceled due to a “terroristic threat”. We have a statement from the museum. https://www.whec.com/top-news/granger-homestead-event-in-canandaigua-canceled-due-to-terroristic-threat/ 

The Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority hosted a fundraiser at the Memorial Art Gallery. It was inspired by the Met Gala and raised money to send Rochester students to college. https://www.whec.com/top-news/mag-hosts-met-gala-inspired-fundraiser-to-send-rochester-students-to-college/ 

The Grove on Broad Street will be full of shoppers this evening. Here's what to know about Moonlight Market at The Grove and other events happening the rest of this weekend. https://www.whec.com/top-news/this-weekend-local-food-drives-deaf-culture-day-moonlight-market-and-more/ 

Monroe County honored veterans this morning with its fourth annual parade in the Highland Park Neighborhood. We have a guide to other upcoming events ahead of Veterans Day. https://www.whec.com/top-news/veterans-day-events-breakfast-at-rit-on-friday-parade-on-saturday-and-more/ 

TRAFFIC ALERT: Some lanes are closed after a crash on I-390 North near Lyell Avenue. News10NBC’s staff members shared photos of the backup. https://www.whec.com/top-news/some-lanes-closed-after-crash-on-i-390-north-near-lyell-avenue/ 

A man is recovering at Highland Hospital after Rochester Police say he was shot on Seward Street. He showed up at the hospital last night for treatment. https://www.whec.com/top-news/rpd-man-shows-up-at-hospital-after-being-shot-on-seward-street/ 

& Juliet is coming to RBTL next month, and you might be able to see the show for free. Enter to win 4 tickets through the link below 🔗 https://www.whec.com/contests/

The Medical Examiner’s Office is asking the public for help identifying a man who was hit by a car and killed on Scio Street. We have a description in this story. https://www.whec.com/top-news/medical-examiner-asking-for-publics-help-identifying-man-hit-and-killed/ 

A Toronto-based video game artist is showcasing his work in Rochester. Tonight is the final night of “Games by Droquen” at the Visual Studies Workshop. https://www.whec.com/top-news/video-game-artist-showcases-his-work-at-visual-studies-workshop-in-rochester/

UPDATE: The boil water advisory in Canandaigua was lifted Friday morning, three days after a water main break at the corner of West Street and Bristol Street.

Fairport businesses are celebrating the reopening of Main Street today, which has been closed since April. https://www.whec.com/top-news/fairport-businesses-to-celebrate-reopening-of-main-street-after-months-of-construction/