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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The pending closure of Durham School Services’ Rochester operations is raising new questions about the future of student transportation in the Rochester City School District, particularly for students with disabilities and families who rely on consistent daily transportation services. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing with the New York State Department of Labor, Durham School Services — operating locally as Monroe Sch

Fairport, N.Y. – Beginning Monday, May 11 and continuing through Sunday, May 24, Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, will offer free adoptions to anyone aged 60 and over thanks to grant funding provided by Pets for the Elderly, which has generously supported the organization’s Senior for Seniors program for nearly 25 years. During the promotion, adoption fees will be waived for all available dogs and cats aged seven months and older for adopters 60 and ove

Rochester, NY — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Mayor Malik Evans proclaimed the week of May 3 to be Small Business Week in the City of Rochester and Monroe County. Small Business Week, also recognized annually by the U.S. Small Business Administration, provides an opportunity to highlight the transformative impact entrepreneurs and small business owners have on our local economy, culture and community. “Small businesses are the engine of our local economy, and entrepr

Rochester, NY - On November 18th at about 6:45 PM, 36-year-old Willie Mayhall, was shot and killed while sitting in his vehicle in the gas station parking lot at St. Paul and Norton St. Major Crimes Homicide Detectives are attempting to identify the male depicted in the pictures below as a part of the ongoing investigation. If you recognize this person, or have any information, call 911, the Major Crimes Section @ 585-428-7157, Crime Stoppers @ 585-423-9300, or email...

Visitors can enjoy Spring Plant Sale, Story Stroll, Garden Vibes concert series, and more. Rochester, NY - The gardens at the historic George Eastman Museum reopen for the season, welcoming visitors to experience their beauty in bloom. Guestsare invited to enjoy a stroll in one of Rochester’s most iconic landscapes as well as participate in seasonal experiences and programs. Guided tours of the historic landscape, free with museum admission, are offered Saturdays and Sundays

Former Rochester Mayor Lovely A. Warren is weighing in on Rochester’s renewed debate over red-light cameras, arguing the city’s own data does not support claims that the technology consistently improves public safety. Former Mayor Lovely Warren cancelled Rochester's Red Light Camera program in December, 2016 In a recently posted social media video, Warren criticized city officials for citing New York City statistics during recent public discussions instead of relying on Roche

Mayor Malik D. Evans will celebrate an important investment in public spaces with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly improved Maplewood Park playground and the completed Maplewood Park segment of the Genesee Riverway Trail. Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Time: 3 p.m. Location: Maplewood Park, 107 Bridge View Drive

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NYS CDBG HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT VILLAGE OF WATERVILLE, N.Y. – ONEIDA COUNTY The Village of Waterville is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide Grant Administration and Program Delivery Services for their recently awarded FY 2025 CDBG Single and Multi-Family (2-4 units) Housing Rehabilitation Grant in the amount of $675,000. The program is anticipated to rehabilitate 7 single family, owner-occupied homes in the Village and

Thursday, April 30th 5:30PM City Council Work Session – DES Update Room 309A 6:30PM NJH Committee Public Hearing – Legislation Pertaining to the Sale of School No. 20 Tuesday, May 5th 4:00PM Neighborhoods, Jobs & Housing Committee* 4:10PM Rochester Urban Renewal Agency Review Committee* 4:15PM Budget, Finance & Governance Committee* 6:00PM NJH Committee Public Hearing - Legislation Pertaining to the Sale of School No. 20 Thursday, May 7th 4:00PM People, Parks and Public Works

Rochester, NY - On May 1, around 6:45pm, Officers responded to the area of Norton Street and Goodman Street for the report of a male with a gun. Officers located the male, 19-year old Angel Cirilo, at the corner of Goodman Street and Strathmore Circle, where he immediately ran from Officers. Officer chased him across the street, where he stopped, pulled out a handgun, and briefly pointed it at an Officer. Officers were able to convince Cirilo to drop the gun and he was safely

The City of Rochester will host Flower Fest, a one-time commemorative celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of the iconic City Mark, inviting the community to gather for an evening of art, culture, and Rochester pride. The free event will take place Saturday, June 6, from 6 to 10 p.m. on the Pont de Rennes Bridge in the High Falls District. “Rochester’s City Mark is one of the most recognizable symbols of our community, and this 50th anniversary is a moment worth celebrat

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,