Faith leaders and community members across the region are preparing for a multi-day series of events marking the National Day of Prayer, with Rochester serving as a focal point for what organizers describe as one of the largest regional gatherings in the Northeast. Bishop David J. Singleton Sr. (Center with red shirt) is accompanied by other clergy, planners and community members in front of Rochester City Hall. Photo provided. Observed annually on the first Thursday in May,

Tensions surrounding the proposed 2026–27 budget for the Rochester City School District continue to grow, but the debate is far from one-sided. While protests and advocacy groups have raised concerns about cuts to student services, some observers and community voices say the plan also reflects necessary investments and long-term strategy. The district’s budget process has entered a critical phase, with public hearings, community feedback and internal revisions shaping what re

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Community members gathered at Rochester City Hall to protest proposed budget cuts to student support services within the Rochester City School District ahead of a City Council budget hearing. Dozens of people gathered at City Hall Monday, April 27, 2026 to protest proposed RCSD budget cuts. (Photo by Alayna Delice, MRMG) Counselors and social workers support students beyond the classroom, speakers said. They described working with students dealing with serio

WASHINGTON — Authorities say a 31-year-old California man acted alone in a shooting that disrupted Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, sending hundreds of journalists and top government officials scrambling for cover and forcing the evacuation of President Donald Trump. Here is what is known so far about the suspect: Driver's license photo of Cole Tomas Allen Identity and background The suspect has been identified by law enforcement as Cole Tomas Allen,