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The City of Rochester School Bus Safety program warning period has been extended, and now will end on Tues., Jan. 20, 2026. The program, which kicked off in the city on Nov. 3, uses automated camera technology to capture high-definition video and still images of cars that illegally pass yellow school buses that have extended stop signs and flashing red lights.   During the first seven weeks of the warning period, which was originally slated to end on Jan. 5, more than 10,000

Rochester, NY - Around 4pm, yesterday afternoon, Officers responded to the 100 block of Seventh Street for the report of a menacing. The victim reported that when she arrived home, there were multiple people in her home. The suspects threatened her with firearms before fleeing in a white Chevy. A description of the vehicle was broadcast and the license plate was identified. Just before 6pm, Officers spotted the vehicle in the 100 block of Orange Street and conducted a traffic

Fire is fast . In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can turn into a major fire. Follow these important tips to help keep your home safe. Smoke alarms save lives. Put them on every level of your home and near bedrooms. Test them monthly and replace alarms that are 10 years old. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires. Stay in the kitchen while cooking, turn burners off if you leave, and keep flammable items away from the stove. Heating is another major cause of fires.

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is an American businesswoman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 20th congressional district since 2022. U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has denied allegations that she and several co-defendants stole millions of dollars in federal disaster relief funds and used some of the money to support her 2021 congressional campaign, calling the case unjust and vowing to fight the charges in court. Cherfilus-McCormick was indic

Monday, Dec. 29, 2025)  –  City Hall, Other Administrative Offices to Close Thursday, January 1, in Observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday.    Refuse and Recycling Delayed by One Day.   Rochester City Hall,   Neighborhood Service Centers ,   R-Centers ,   Rochester Animal Services , the  311 Call Center , and the  Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services   administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Thurs., Jan. 1, in observance of the Ne

ROCHESTER, NY – As families and friends gather to celebrate the holiday season and welcome the New Year, Monroe County STOP-DWI and local law enforcement agencies are reminding drivers that impaired driving, whether caused by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of substances, puts everyone on the road at risk. The message remains clear: If you feel different, you drive different. The statewide STOP-DWI Holiday Season High Visibility Engagement Campaign runs from December 10th to

The body of missing Rochester woman Carolyn “Danny” Siplin, 33, was found late last week, and authorities have confirmed her identity, Rochester Police announced Sunday. Siplin had been reported missing on Dec. 23, just two days before Christmas, after family members lost contact with her. Her disappearance prompted a citywide search that included public alerts and extensive outreach from law enforcement. Officers located a body Friday near the east side of the Genesee River

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#1205-25 Public Safety Training

Rochester, NY- On Monday, December 22, 2025, New York State Supreme Court Justice Moran sentenced 44-year-old Rodney Lowman to 70 years in the New York State Department of Corrections plus 20 years of post-release supervision. For this sentence, he was previously convicted by a jury of two counts of Criminal Sexual Act in the 1st Degree, two counts of Criminal Sexual Act in the 2nd Degree, three counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree, and Reckless Endange

Rochester, NY- On Monday, December 22, 2025, 29-year-old Lakwan Hannah pled guilty to two counts of Murder in the 2nd Degree for killing Jared Perry and Marquis Chambers. At approximately 1:35 AM on May 4, 2024, Rochester Police Officers were called to Lyell Avenuein the City of Rochester for reports of shots fired. Upon their arrival, 31-year-old Marquis Chambers was located on the porch and 29-year-old Jared Perry was located inside the house. Both men were fatally shot and

Catherine (Cathy) Thomas ROCHESTER, NY – The Rochester Police Accountability Board is pleased to announce a new addition to the Board. Catherine (Cathy) Thomas was appointed by the Police Accountability Board Alliance and confirmed by Rochester City Council on December 18th. A proud native of Rochester, NY, Thomas is a product of the Rochester City School District and a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School. She is an alumna of Monroe Community College, SUNY Brockport, Sy

Workers in Monroe County will see their minimum wage rise to $16.00 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2026, as New York State implements the latest step in a multi-year plan to increase wages and protect workers from rising living costs. The increase represents a 50-cent per hour raise from 2025 rates and applies to Monroe County and the rest of upstate New York. Higher minimum wage rates will also take effect downstate, with workers in New York City, Westchester County and Long Isl