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Uniting & Healing Through Hope Launches Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive & Dinner. Rochester, NY — Uniting & Healing Through Hope of Monroe County will kick off its 7th annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive at a media event on Thursday, October 23, at 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at Tops Friendly Markets, 3507 Mt. Read Boulevard, Greece, NY, marking the official start of this year’s countywide effort to support families and individuals in need during the Thanksgiving season

BID #0011299 COUNTY OF ONONDAGA – BID REF #0011299 TO FURNISH LEAD REMEDIATION - 138- 140 MATHER STREET IS DUE NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 2:00 PM IN THE DIVISION OF PURCHASE. REGISTER AT www.empirestatebidsystem.com TO DOWNLOAD SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF: CONTRACT NO. 2A – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACT NO. 2B – ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACT NO. 2C – HEATING AND VENTILATION CONSTRUCTION BALDWINSVILLE-SENECA KNOLLS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ASSET RENEWAL PROJECT – PHASE 2 OCDWEP Project No. 587614 BID REFERENCE NO. ONGOV-136-25 Sealed bids for the construction of the Asset Renewal Project – Phase 2, Baldwinsville-Seneca Knolls Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract No. 2A - Gener

Rochester, NY- On October 5, around 4:40am, Officers responded to Evergreen Street for the report of a person shot. Officers located the victim, a male in his 30s, suffering from assault type injuries and a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to Strong Hospital in life-threatening condition. Thankfully, the medical staff at Strong were able to stabilize him and have since deemed his injuries as non-life threatening. The preliminary investigation found that the

Rochester, NY- Around 8:30pm, last night, Officers responded to Texas Street for the report of a gunpoint robbery. The teenage victim reported that he was walking on Texas Street, when the suspect stole his backpack from him at gunpoint. Approximately one hour later, a Lake Section Officer stopped a 2008 Toyota, on Jones Avenue, for violation(s) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. During the stop, the Officer recognized that the driver, and only occupant of the vehicle, matched t

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Black Cinema Series, a partnership between the Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ) and the Little Theatre, presents "Sinners" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan and Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back, in Ryan Coogler's instant classic/probable Oscar flick. Featuring a star

Rochester, NY- Starbridge marks a powerful milestone this year. A decade of creating opportunities and transforming communities for people with disabilities by honoring outstanding local leaders who embody that mission. At its 10th Annual Cause for Celebration tonight at Comedy @ the Carlson, Starbridge will recognize Susan Goff, Kevin Guy, Jerard Johnson, and the Parents Helping Parents Coalition of Monroe County as the 2025 Community Champion Award recipients. The Community

32nd annual campaign raises critical funds to provide food assistance for food-insecure families in the Rochester region. Rochester, NY – Wegmans kicked off its annual Check Out Hunger campaign on Oct. 22 at more than 20 Rochester-area stores – with 100 percent of donations benefiting Foodlink. The 32nd annual fundraiser encourages shoppers to round up or donate a few dollars when they check out at the store to help support their local food bank. The companywide campaign runs

The City of Rochester invites you to review and share your feedback on its draft Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.    Join us for an online public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m., to learn about the draft plan and help shape Rochester’s path toward greater accessibility for all. The City encourages participation from individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and the organizations that support them. Residents with ex

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for help from the public to locate a missing person. Jonathan Larson is missing from his home in Chili NY. He was last seen getting into an Uber outside of his residence on October 19th. He is 31 years old with brown hair and brown eyes. He stands approximately 5' 6" tall and weighs approximately 125 lbs. We do not have any clothing description for Jonathan at this time. He is believed to be somewhere in the City of Rochester. If a

Rochester, NY- Just before 7am, Officers responded to the 1600 block of Lexington Avenue for the report of a pedestrian struck.  Upon arrival, Officers located a civilian doing CPR on the female victim.  She was transported by ambulance to Strong Hospital, where she sadly passed away from her injuries.   The preliminary investigation found that a pickup truck was eastbound on Lexington Avenue and struck a pedestrian that was crossing Lexington Avenue, southbound.  After stopp

Rochester, NY- On October 18, around 4am, Officers responded to a house in the 100 block of Dayton Street for the report of an altercation involving a handgun. As Officers arrived to the scene, 23-year old Jahnay Rust, who matched the suspect description given by the 911 caller, opened the front door. Upon seeing Officers, Rust draped a flag over the front door, in order to conceal Officers view, and retreated back inside. The occupants then turned the interior lights of the