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Grandson and Son of Franklin Florence Enter Rochester Politics
A father and son will make local history Thursday when they file petitions to run for office together in the City of Rochester, a first...
Apr 32 min read


Meléndez: Rochester Police Violated Sanctuary City Policy in Whitney Street Incident
Rochester City Council President Miguel A. Meléndez Jr. said Wednesday that city police violated Rochester’s sanctuary city policy during...
Apr 32 min read


University of Rochester Graduate Students Ready to Strike After Stalled Negotiations
Graduate students at the University of Rochester have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, citing stalled negotiations and a...
Apr 12 min read


PAB Survey Data Shows Strong Demand for Police Accountability; Board to Release More Details
A new community survey conducted by the Rochester Police Accountability Board (PAB) shows strong support for greater transparency and...
Apr 11 min read


Border Czar Backs Rochester Police After Immigration Stop; Local Leaders Push Back
U.S. Border Czar Thomas Homan is backing Rochester police officers who assisted Border Patrol agents during a traffic stop last Monday,...
Mar 312 min read


RCSD Offers Emotional Support Resources Following Student Death
In the wake of a tragic incident at the School of the Arts, the Rochester City School District (RCSD) is extending emotional and mental...
Mar 301 min read


RPD Officers Caught on Video Assisting Border Patrol, Sparking Community Outcry and Calls for Accountability
A video showing Rochester Police Department (RPD) officers assisting federal immigration agents during a traffic stop has triggered...
Mar 272 min read


Rochester Mourns Loss of School of the Arts Student in Tragic Rooftop Fall
The Rochester community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of a 15-year-old student from the School of the Arts (SOTA), who died Monday...
Mar 263 min read


Ongoing Investigation at Monroe County Jail Leads to Multiple Deputy Arrests
An investigation into alleged misconduct at the Monroe County Jail has led to the arraignment of two deputies, highlighting ongoing...
Mar 262 min read


Anthony Hall Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Police Officer and Stealing from Nonprofit
Anthony Hall, a former City of Rochester employee and local nonprofit executive, has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for injuring...
Mar 242 min read


Vigils Held in Rochester to Mark Five Years Since Daniel Prude’s Arrest, Push for Daniel’s Law
On Sunday, dozens of advocates and community members gathered at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Dr. Samuel McCree Way to honor...
Mar 242 min read


Barnhart Introduces Legislation to Ban “Secret Meetings” in Monroe County Legislature
Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart has introduced legislation aimed at closing a loophole that allows lawmakers to hold private...
Mar 212 min read
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