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Rochester, NY - Spring is here, the flowers are in bloom, and peak bicycling season is upon us! To celebrate bicycling in Monroe County, Reconnect Rochester and community partners are proud to present Rochester Bike Week 2026 ! This 10-day festival shows newcomers how welcoming our bike community is and encourages residents to leave their cars at home for short trips in good weather in favor of two or three wheeled devices. The full schedule of rides and events is posted

Rochester, NY - We realize that as times change, we must also change the way we plan, prepare and live. As we plan for emergency disasters we must also plan and prepare our families for financial emergencies. Legacy Makers will provide information to help you create a plan for your family. This Emergency Preparedness training is offered in partnership with NYS and the Faith Community who supports this effort. FOR MORE INFORMATION legacymakers2020@gmail.com / (585) 705-8875 R

Rochester, NY — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is encouraging interested candidates to sign up for upcoming civil service exams to fill positions within the Monroe County Probation Department. The deadline to sign up for the exam is Monday, May 18. The exam will be held on June 27. Open positions include Probation Officer Trainee and Probation Officer. “Our probation department plays a vital role in strengthening public safety—not only by ensuring accountability, but by g

Pittsford, N.Y. - The St. John Fisher University School of Business has announced the addition of a new finance concentration within its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, expanding academic pathways for graduate students seeking advanced preparation in financial analysis, modeling, and decision-making. Approved by the New York State Education Department, the new concentration becomes the fifth option within Fisher’s 30‑credit MBA program, joining accounting,

Philanthropist and entrepreneur Tom Golisano announced a $125 million investment in three children’s hospitals, expanding a nationwide network aimed at improving pediatric healthcare access and outcomes. Tom Golisano The funding will support Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio with $50 million, Dayton Children’s Hospital in Ohio with $40 million, and Avera Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with $35 million. The additions bring the total number of hospitals in the Golisano Chi

Six staff members of Rochester Police Accountability Board have been laid off following a court ruling that significantly limits the agency’s authority, officials confirmed. The layoffs, announced Friday by Executive Director Lesli Myers-Small, come in response to a March 20 decision by a New York appellate court that upheld earlier rulings stripping the board of key investigative and disciplinary powers. In a statement, Myers-Small said the decision to reduce staff was drive

Rochester, NY- On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Monroe County Court Judge Michael Dollinger sentenced 25-year-old Jermaine Williams to two concurrent Life sentences in the New York State Department of Corrections without the possibility of parole. He was previously convicted by a jury of two counts of Murder in the 1st Degree for the murder of Santina Jones and Timothy Chealey. On May 6, 2024, at approximately 1:00AM, Rochester Police Officers responded to an address on Rialto S

Rochester, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an 11-count indictment charging Damon Singleton- Spencer, 33, of Lockport, NY, with enticement of a minor, three counts of production of child pornography, and seven counts of possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life. According to the indictment, on June 30, 2019, Singleton-Spencer coerced a

Rochester, NY - At 2:40am, on March 21, Officers responded to a house on Orange Street for the report of a person shot. Officers located an 18-year old female suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. She was transported to Strong Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. The preliminary investigation found that approximately one hour earlier, the victim had just left the French Quarter Café, 630 West Ridge Road, from a St Patrick’s Day party.

Rochester, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Kenneth Tootle, 37, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production of child pornography, enticement of a minor, and receipt of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life. According to the criminal complaint, on January 18, 2026, the Rochester Police Department received a report from a mother that she found d

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#0408-26 Highway Lighting Poles, Arms, Bases & Luminaires Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:0

The following public meetings have been scheduled for April 27 through May 1, 2026 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Re: ROC Vision Zero Public Input Meeting Time: 6 p.m. Location: Lightfoot R-Center Address: 271 Flint St. For more information, visit: www.cityofrochester.gov/ROCVisionZero          Wednesday, April 29, 2026   Re: ROC Vision Zero Public Input Meeting Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Carter St. R-Center Address: 500 Carter St. For more information, visit: ...