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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Wyoming County Route 20A Truck Freight Corridor Study The Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) seeks proposals for consulting services to conduct the Wyoming County Route 20A Truck Freight Corridor Study. The purpose of this project is to enhance the movement of truck freight throughout the Route 20A corridor in Wyoming County by reviewing the existing restriction on trucks westbound through Warsaw, truck route signing for Route 20A westbound, and invest
Jan 281 min read


Activities Fair and Advocacy Membership Meeting
Wishing you could do something to Empower Voters and Defend Democracy? Jan. 31, 10AM-2:30PM @Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs Street, Rochester. The main entrance is on Meigs Street, and the main parking lot is across the street. There are steps. The handicapped accessible interest is in the back of the building, as is handicapped parking. Schedule: 10-12, Activities Fair: Members of our different committees will be here to speak with members and visitors about what we're u
Jan 282 min read


CONVICTED FELON PLEADS GUILTY TO NEW CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGE
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Brett Bedford, 41, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to possession of child pornography by a person having a prior conviction relating to the possession of child pornography, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Colleen M. McCarthy, who is handling the case, stated
Jan 281 min read


Hot Tips for Cold Weather Heart Health
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a few more items to check off on your prep list for the upcoming winter storms. Along with the many other hazards of cold weather: it can pose some unique concerns when it comes to heart health. The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, offers some important information for staying heart-safe when temperatures dro
Jan 273 min read


Extended R-Center Hours Offer Activities and Meals While School is Closed Tuesday, Jan. 27
Rochester, NY - Mayor Malik D. Evans has announced that City R-Centers will open early on Tuesday, Jan. 27, while the Rochester City School District is closed. All City R-Centers will operate from 12 noon to 7 p.m., and will offer lunch and dinner. “We are pleased to offer Rochester’s children places to stay warm, stay safe, and have fun while winter weather impacts school schedules,” said Mayor Evans. “And I want to extend our sincere thanks to Foodlink for providing lunch
Jan 271 min read


Mayor Evans Announces State of Emergency Due to Severe Winter Storm
Rochester, NY - In response to the winter storm conditions, Mayor Malik D. Evans has issued a State of Emergency for the City of Rochester , and advises no non-essential travel through mid-morning on Monday. “With a significant amount of snowfall and sub-zero temperatures predicted throughout our region, it is in our residents’ best interests to stay home and stay safe through at least mid-day on Monday,” Mayor Evans said. “Reducing travel will give plows the space and ti
Jan 263 min read


MONROE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 26, DUE TO IMPACTS FROM WINTER STORM
ROCHESTER, NY – County Executive Adam Bello announced today that all County offices are closed on Monday, January 26 as a result of the Winter Storm that has impacted the region. All buildings will be closed to residents and visitors, including: • Monroe County Office Building • CityPlace • 111 Westfall Road • 691 St. Paul Street • Monroe County Hall of Justice • Monroe County Veteran’s Service Agency • Monroe County Office for the Aging • Monroe County Clerk’s Office and all
Jan 262 min read


Trump Admin Seeking Access to Minnesota Voter Rolls Amidst ICE Dispute
As tensions escalate over a massive federal immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that has included the fatal shooting of a resident by a Border Patrol agent, the Trump administration is demanding access to the state’s voter registration database — drawing sharp criticism from Minnesota officials and civil liberties advocates. At the center of the dispute is a Jan. 24 letter from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. In that letter, Bondi tied c
Jan 262 min read


Civic Engagement, Community Well being and the Future of Rochester Take Center Stage
Mayor’s Inauguration Youth Forum. January, 2026. Rochester, NY - As he begins his second term in office, Mayor Malik D. Evans brought together local youth and community leaders in an engaging evening of discussion about the future of Rochester and issues affecting the lives of young people. The lively and fruitful conversation included more than 50 young people ages 13 to 19, and community leaders including Mayor Evans, Commissioner of the City’s Department of Recreation an
Jan 232 min read


ROCHESTER MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Rashad Rabah, 33, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with the production, receipt, and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison, a lifetime period of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, Rabah came to the attention of the
Jan 232 min read


Cold Case Murder Arrest – 2nd Suspect Identified
Rochester, NY - In November of 2024, the Major Crimes Homicide Unit announced the arrest of Arthur Jason and an unnamed individual residing in Hamilton, Ontario Canada, for the murder of Victoria Jobson in 1992. Since the arrest over two years ago, members of the RPD’s Homicide Unit have been working in collaboration with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office to have the previously unnamed indicted suspect returned to the United States, to face the charges for killing
Jan 233 min read


Raul Lazcano Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for the Homicide of Jose Hernandez
Rochester, NY- On Thursday, January 22, 2026, New York State Supreme Court Justice Vincent Dinolfo sentenced 73-year-old Raul Lazcano to 25 years to Life in the New York State Department of Corrections. The defendant was previously convicted by a jury of Murder in the 2nd Degree for killing Jose Hernandez. On May 5, 2024, at approximately 6:15PM, Rochester Police Officers responded to an apartment complex on East Main Street in the City of Rochester for a reported stabbing. U
Jan 232 min read
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