All Articles

When the president uses a word meant to wound, it is not a question of legality. It is a question of dignity. Every time a leader normalizes dehumanizing language, they signal who is worth respect, and who is expendable. George Cassidy Payne When Donald Trump called Minnesota Governor Tim Walz the R-word, some rushed to defend him: freedom of speech. He can say what he wants. He is protected. End of discussion. But this is not a freedom-of-speech issue. It is a freedom-of-dig

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation strengthening the state’s legal protections for reproductive health care and gender-affirming care, expanding safeguards against out-of-state investigations and penalties aimed at patients and providers. Assemblymember Harry Bronson The measure, known as Shield Law 2.0, builds on New York’s 2023 Trans Safe Haven Act and was sponsored by Assemblymember Harry Bronson, a Democrat representing Rochester. The law is designed to clo

Rochester, NY - On November 20, around 5pm, Officers responded to Eddy Street for the report of a male shot. Upon arrival, the located 36-year old Tamar Shipman suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the lower body. At the time of the incident, Shipman stated that he was the victim of a robbery on Silver Street. Shipman was transported to Strong Hospital for treatment, for which he eventually fled. During the preliminary investigation, Officers located a she

ROCHESTER, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Joseph Hudson, III, 26, of Williamson, N Y, who was convicted of possession of child pornography following a previous conviction for the sexual abuse of a minor, was sentenced to serve 156 months in prison and 15 years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi, who handled the case, stated that on March 14, 2024, the National Center for Missing a

****** THE ON-GOING VIOLENCE CONTINUES TO DRIVE THE EFFORTS FOR UNITING AND HEALING THROUGH HOPE OF MONROE COUNTY. ******** Rochester, NY - Our community is in shock. We nearly lost three of our men in blue and could have lost more. This evil attack marks of one of the darkest days in a continued dark period with so much senseless violence in our community. This immense violence must end. Uniting and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County continues to denounce this evil. As Ro

East Rochester, NY – Assemblymember Jen Lunsford is proud to announce the launch of her Fifth Annual Boxing Day Toy Drive, continuing a growing holiday tradition that brings new life to gently used toys while supporting local families and community organizations. Each year, Assemblymember Lunsford’s Boxing Day Toy Drive collects hundreds of toys that are ready for a second chapter from our generous community and donates them to organizations including Keeping Our Promise, Sai

UPDATED (Dec. 22, 2025):  This story has been updated to include the identification of the suspect, additional details about officer injuries, and information released by police regarding prior threats and an active arrest warrant. Three Rochester police officers were shot and wounded, and a suspect with a history of domestic violence threats was killed after a domestic disturbance call escalated into gunfire late Friday night, police said. The suspect was identified Monday a

Residents, Business Owners, and City Work Together to Make Winter Safe for All Rochester, NY - As the calendar heads toward the Winter Solstice and the official start of winter, Mayor Malik D. Evans urges Rochesterians to work together to manage wintry weather.   "December has brought snow to our area nearly every day this month, so it’s important to remember – we are all responsible for helping keep our neighborhoods safe and accessible," said Mayor Evans. "Check in on your

Rochester, NY- On Friday, December 19, 2025, New York State Supreme Court Justice Richard M. Healy sentenced 38-year-old Eric Leslie to 40 years to Life in the New York State Department of Corrections. He was previously convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree and four counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree for killing Vernel Rose on September 30, 2023. On September 30, 2023, at approximately 8:30AM, Rochester Police Officers responded to North Goodman Stree

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Brandon Washington a/k/a B Mack, 40, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 kilograms or more of marijuana, and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, wassentenced to serve 262 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas E. Gregory, who handled the case, stat

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate missing 17 year old Javier Melendez. Javier was last seen on December 18, 2025, at 2:30 pm in the area of 1700 almost 1800 block Lehigh Station Road in Henrietta. Javier is described as 5’10, 160 lbs. No clothing description at this time. There is no evidence at this time to suggest he is in any danger at this time.    We are asking the community to please call 911 if you have any information.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Monroe County Genesee Valley Park (GVP) Olmsted Arched Bridges Restoration Plan On behalf of Monroe County, the Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) seeks proposals for consulting services to conduct the Genesee Valley Park (GVP) Olmsted Arched Bridges Restoration Plan. The purpose of this project is to establish a feasible framework for the long-term stewardship of the three Olmsted Arched Pedestrian Bridges in Genesee Valley Park (GVP). This Restoratio