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ROCKVILLE, Md. — The American Kidney Fund on Tuesday marked the third annual APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day, an initiative aimed at increasing public understanding of a genetic form of kidney disease that disproportionately affects people of African ancestry. The awareness day, observed during National Minority Health Month, seeks to educate communities about AMKD, a rapidly progressing condition linked to variants of the APOL1 gene. Health advocates say t

Annual event honors workers killed and injured on the job; calls for stronger workplace protections This afternoon, the Rochester Labor Council will host its annual Workers Memorial Day observance to honor workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill on the job, and to renew the fight for safer working conditions. WHAT: Rochester Labor Council Annual Workers Memorial Day Ceremony WHO: Dan Maloney, President, Rochester Labor CouncilMonroe County Executive Adam BelloNew

Fairport, N.Y. – Following a pair of thorough investigations, Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, has charged Harold Larson of Rochester, N.Y. with aggravated cruelty to animals, a felony under New York State Agriculture and Markets law 353 and Douglas McPherson of Spencerport, N.Y. with Torturing and Injuring Animals, a misdemeanor under section 353 of New York State Agriculture and Markets law. On February 25, 2026, humane investigators were dispatched t

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Community members gathered at Rochester City Hall to protest proposed budget cuts to student support services within the Rochester City School District ahead of a City Council budget hearing. Dozens of people gathered at City Hall Monday, April 27, 2026 to protest proposed RCSD budget cuts. (Photo by Alayna Delice, MRMG) Counselors and social workers support students beyond the classroom, speakers said. They described working with students dealing with serio

Rochester, NY — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and members of the County Legislature honored the recipients of the 2026 Young Citizen of the Year, Gary Mervis Youth Team Achievement, and Willie W. Lightfoot Youth Advocate of the Year awards at a ceremony held last night at Monroe Community College. “The annual Monroe County Legislative Youth Awards are a great way to honor our local youth for their outstanding accomplishments,” said County Executive Bello. “I am proud to

Rochester, NY - Around 12:30pm, yesterday, Officers responded to the 100 block of Rosewood Terrace for the report of a male shot. Officers located the victim, a 21-year old male, who was shot at least once in the upper body. He was transported to Strong Hospital for serious, life-altering injuries. The preliminary investigation found that there was an argument amongst neighbors that turned physical. The suspect allegedly struck the victim with a hammer and then shot him at le

WASHINGTON — Authorities say a 31-year-old California man acted alone in a shooting that disrupted Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, sending hundreds of journalists and top government officials scrambling for cover and forcing the evacuation of President Donald Trump. Here is what is known so far about the suspect: Driver's license photo of Cole Tomas Allen Identity and background The suspect has been identified by law enforcement as Cole Tomas Allen,

Rochester, NY – County Executive Adam Bello and City of Rochester Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Kabutey Ocansey gathered in Maplewood Park to mark the 43rd Anniversary of the City and County Annual Arbor Day Celebration. This year, the event also marked the 250th anniversary of the United States. They planted a Yoshino Cherry, a Sugar Maple, and a Red Oak Tree to commemorate Arbor Day. The Yoshino Cherry is the famous trees variety that bloom in Washington

Rochester, NY- On Thursday, April 23, 2026, New York State Supreme Court Justice Stephen Miller sentenced 55-year-old Jamie Busch to 25 years to life in the New York State Department of Corrections. The defendant was previously convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree and two counts of Tampering With Physical Evidence for killing her sister, Penny Busch, and disposing of her body. On October 11, 2024, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies arrived to a residence on Ontario Street in t

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS I-490 Center City Interchange Operations Mobility Study The Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) seeks proposals for consulting services to conduct I-490 Center City Interchange Operations Mobility Study. The purpose of this project is to reimagine the transportation network serving the Center City and South Wedge Neighborhoods, focusing on the I-490 mainline, ramp system, and the City of Rochester road network to the east of the Frederick Douglass Susan

Rochester, NY - Around 8:15pm, last night, Officers conducted a traffic stop of a 2021 Kia in the 200 block of Lyell Avenue for violation(s) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. During the subsequent stop and investigation, they learned that the 53-year old male operator of the vehicle had a suspended license. As the investigation continued, Officers located a 9mm “ghost gun”, loaded with 30 rounds, in the 16-year old, rear passenger’s waistband. He was safely taken into custody.

Rochester, NY - On September 19, 2023 at about 9:15 pm, 48- year-old Derrick Ellis was shot in the upper-body near the corner of Diringer Place and N. Goodman St. Ellis was rushed to URMC where he was ultimately pronounced dead. Ellis was standing on a porch at a residence on Diringer Pl. when he was shot by an unknown suspect. The motive and circumstances surrounding the incident were investigated by Rochester Police Major Crimes Detectives. Detectives soon developed Tavonta