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Rochester, NY - Yesterday afternoon, Officers from the Rochester Police Department and the United States Marshal’s Violent Fugitive Task Force conducted a joint detail in order to locate wanted offenders Steven Johnson and Moses Miranda. Around 7:30pm, Task Force Officers located them in the 300 block of Avenue B and members of the Rochester Police Department’s Tactical Unit attempted to stop them. Johnson and Moses Miranda attempted to flee on a motorized scooter but fell. T

Rochester, NY - On November 18, 2025 at about 6:45 p.m. officers responded to the gas station at thecorner of St. Paul St and Norton St for the report of a shooting. 36-year-old WillieMayhall was in the front driver’s seat suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was alone in his vehicle and parked at the gas pumps. The suspect approached the vehicle on foot and immediately began shooting multiple gunshots in

Rochester, NY. - On February 17, 2026, at around 11:00am, a 911 call came in for 125 St. Paul St., Apt. #B- 529 for the report of an unresponsive male inside the apartment. When first responders arrived on scene, they found 33-year-old Timothy Green deceased on the floor of the apartment. Green was naked and had various bruises across his body, including his wrists and ankles, and he appeared to be malnourished and emaciated. Because of the manner in which Green was found, Ma

Rochester, N.Y. - The Rochester Regional Health Rochester International Jazz Festival presented by M&T Bank today announced the launch of the RIJF Innovation Jazz Series, a new seven-concert series that brings the energy, artistry, and excitement of the annual June Festival to Rochester audiences throughout the year. “We’re excited to expand the Rochester International Jazz Festival experience beyond our nine days in June and bring exceptional live jazz to Rochester audiences

Rochester City School District is asking parents, families and community members to weigh in on improvement efforts at seven city schools operating under New York state's receivership program. The district is holding a series of public hearings during August and September where school leaders will discuss their progress, outline improvement efforts and gather feedback from stakeholders. The seven RCSD schools currently listed under receivership are Virgil I. Grissom School No

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Monroe County is seeking bids for the following items and/or services. Specifications are available at www.monroecounty.gov. Sealed bids will be publicly opened at the time and date stated below. Bids must be received prior to the time shown at the Office of the Purchasing Manager: Room 200, County Office Bldg., 39 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614; 585-753-1100. BP#0902-26 Generator and Fire Pump Maintenance and Repair Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 11:0

As Rochester-area residents grapple with rising utility costs, billing concerns and the threat of service shutoffs, two local organizations are calling for immediate state intervention while renewing a longer-term push to replace Rochester Gas & Electric with a publicly owned utility. Dave Atias (Green Party), Howard Eagle (F.I.G.H.T. organization), Senator Jeremy Cooney Civil rights organization F.I.G.H.T. and the Green Party of Monroe County will host a community conversati

For Morgann Thomas, creating opportunities for people to connect has become more than an event concept. It has become part of how she sees the community. Morgann Thomas A registered nurse and the visionary behind The Pause NY, Thomas draws from her own lived experiences and observations about how people connect, socialize and build relationships to curate experiences that encourage adults to step outside their routines and make room for something new. That work led me to a qu

Rochester City Council will conduct an extensive public engagement review process this fall as it formally reviews the Evans Administration’s proposed Zoning Alignment Project (ZAP). ZAP will overhaul the City of Rochester’s zoning code. City Council’s public review of the legislation will include district-specific community-based meetings with neighbors, official public hearings with the Evans Administration, additional hearings seeking input from residents as required by la

Mayor Malik D. Evans will be joined by leaders of the Friends of the Public Market to kick off an exciting weekend at the Market and announce the latest milestone in the City’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of Rochester’s City Mark. Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Time: 1PM Location: Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. (Outside the Market offices at the center of Shed A)

Members of the City of Rochester’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will hold the first in a series of in-person outreach activities to gather public input for the fiscal year 2027-2028 City budget from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Community Resource Fair, 63 Thomas St. The series of in-person budget input sessions will continue through Oct. 10 at several upcoming public events, where OMB staff will invite the public to offer feedback on budget prioritie

Rochester, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Nahtahna Castner, 46, of Dansville, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, was sentenced to serve 48 months in prison pleaded guilty by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa. Between July 2020, and February 2023, Castner and another individual (co- conspirator) conspired to defraud an elderly victim. In July 2020, Castner had the trust of an elderly and vu