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Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is seeking a Vendor to provide maintenance and support for its Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ensuring continued innovation, reliability, and seamless connectivity in support of the Authority’s mission to deliver safe, dependable, and customer focused transportation services. All RTS solicitations are available on its Supplier Portal (https://supplierportal.myrts.com/), where Vendors can vi

Fairport, N.Y. – Allen P. Peters of Rochester, N.Y. has been charged with torturing and injuring an animal/failure to provide sustenance, a misdemeanor under section 353 of New York State Agriculture and Markets law following an investigation conducted by Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester. If convicted, Peters faces a penalty of up to one year imprisonment and potential fines. In February, Peters presented a cat confined to a carrier to staff at Lollypop

Rochester, NY - The Ontario Beach Park Program Committee has openings for art, crafts, and general merchandise vendors for the 40th annual Harborfest, which will be held June 18-21, 2026 at Ontario Beach Park. This popular event has been a family favorite tradition in Rochester since 1986. It signals and celebrates the launch of the summer season at Ontario Beach and Port of Rochester area. The festival begins the evening of Thursday, June 18 and runs through Sunday, June 21,

Rochester, NY - The City of Rochester Public Market partnership with community event producers Great New York State Flea continues from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, May 14, with a 90s/Y2K Throwback theme. This evening will be a nostalgic, high-energy market inspired by the bold fashion, music, and pop culture of the 1990s and early 2000s. Shoppers will be treated to live performances, art showcases, and hands-on experiences. After this throwback celebration, there will be five addi

Political activity is beginning to intensify across Rochester and Monroe County as candidates prepare for what is expected to be a highly watched 2026 election cycle featuring congressional races, local legislative contests, statewide battles, and growing debate over public safety, housing, taxes, and economic development. (L to R) Congressman Joe Morelle is expected to face Democratic primary challengers Robin Wilt and Sherita Traywick in the 2026 race for New York’s 25th Co

Mayor Malik D. Evans Mayor Malik Evans has unveiled a proposed $680 million-plus city budget that is already fueling debate over taxes, public safety, neighborhood investment, and the future financial direction of Rochester. The proposed 2026-27 spending plan, presented last week, calls for Rochester’s first property tax levy increase in nearly five years as city officials grapple with rising pension costs, healthcare expenses, fuel prices, and slowing sales tax growth. Evans

Rochester, NY - On 5/11/26 at approximately 12:14 a.m., the Rochester Police Department responded to 98 Lyell Ave. for the report of a pedestrian struck motor vehicle accident. In addition to the Rochester Police Department, the Rochester Fire Department and AMR ambulance responded to the scene. Upon arrival, responders located the pedestrian, a 28 year old, female, City of Rochester resident who was pinned underneath a Chevrolet sedan. The Rochester Fire Department was ab

Rochester, NY – 40 local high school students are preparing to compete to represent Rochester, NY at the 2026 National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (NHSMTA®), also known as the Jimmy Awards®. The Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) will host Stars of Tomorrow NYC Bound on Thursday, May 21 at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre, where two student performers will ultimately be selected to take part in the Jimmy Awards in New York City in June. RBTL joins other professi

Rochester, NY - Reconnect Rochester will hold their 5th Annual ROC’ n Roll Fundraising Bike Ride on Sunday, May 31st at Rohrbach’s Railroad Street Beer Hall. While many local rides support important causes, this event stands apart as the only one focused specifically on making everyday biking safer and more accessible for everyone, along with Reconnect Rochester’s other work championing mobility in all forms. Cyclists, families, and community advocates will gather at Rohrbach

Rochester, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Rafael Arroyo-Ubiles, 27, of Geneva, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production 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. According to the complaint, in January 2026, Arroyo-Ubiles came to the attention of the Geneva, NY, Police Department during an investigation into il

Rochster, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Timothy Wadsworth, 35, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, which carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Between March 2020, and September 2021, Wadsworth conspired with others to fraudulently obtain money. To execute the scheme, he obtained credit card account numbers from coconspi

Rochester, NY- On Thursday, May 7, 2026, a Monroe County jury convicted 33-year-old Kyshonn Green of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the murder of J’Mere Ridley-Smith. On July 26, 2025, at approximately 4:15PM, Gates Police Officers responded to the Wegmans distribution center on Brooks Avenue for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, 25-year-old J’Mere Ridley-Smith was found deceased inside the distribution center with multiple gunshot wounds. He was working at the time of the h