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The New York State Conservative Party is sharply criticizing Democratic leaders in Albany, accusing them of prioritizing their own financial interests while residents struggle with rising costs across the state. Gerard Kassar - NY State Conservative Party Chariman In a statement released this week, Gerard Kassar, chairman of the New York State Conservative Party, blasted Democrats for supporting a potential pay increase for state lawmakers and floated changes to the legislati

From the neighborhoods of Rochester to doctoral halls and district leadership tables, Dr. Shalonda Garfield’s life traces a line many systems were not built to accommodate — yet one she refused to let define her limits. Born and raised in Rochester, Garfield describes her childhood as “interesting” — marked by poverty, yet animated by imagination. As a little girl, she played school with her siblings, already rehearsing a future she could not yet see but somehow sensed. She w

Rochester City Council Vice President LaShay D. Harris hosted the fourth annual Martha L. Hope ROC Senior Estate Planning Summit on Saturday, bringing together older adults, caregivers and community organizations to discuss financial planning, aging resources and strategies to preserve generational wealth. Rochester City Council President Miguel Melendez, Rochester City Council Vice President LaShay D. Harris, Rochester Mayor Malik Evans, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, N

Rochester, NY- On Thursday, March 5, 2026, a Monroe County jury convicted 25-year-old Jermaine Williams of two counts of Murder in the 1 st Degree and two counts of Murder in the 2nd Degree for the murders of Santina Jones and Timothy Chealey. On May 6, 2024, at approximately 1:00AM, Rochester Police Officers responded to an address on Rialto Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, 43-year-old Timothy Chealey was found deceased on the porch from gunshot wounds. A se

Uniting and Healing through Hope of Monroe County will be hosting our annual food drive throughout this Easter season. A press conference detailing the food drive will be held on Thursday, March 27, 1:00 PM at Tops Friendly Markets, 3507 Mt. Read Blvd. Rochester, NY. At the press event, we will be announcing our annual Easter Food Basket Drive. Over the past several years, Uniting and Healing Through Hope has provided thousands of food baskets to those in need. We will be pro

Rochester, NY - Around 12:30pm, yesterday, Officers responded to the area of Upper Falls Blvd and Thomas Street for the report of a family trouble. Upon arrival, they learned that the victim and suspect were in a domestic related argument, during which time the suspect pushed the victim to the ground, causing her a head injury. Officers located the suspect, 36-year old Antonio Poole in a nearby vehicle. Despite multiple commands to exit the vehicle, he refused and became conf

Rochester, NY - On November 6, 2025, around 11:45am, Officers responded to the 200 block of Rugby Avenue for a ShotSpotter activation indicating multiple rounds fired. On-scene, Officers located evidence of multiple shots fired with no known victim. A short time later, a 30-year old male approached a nearby ambulance seeking medical assistance for a gunshot wound to the lower body. He was transported to Strong Hospital for treatment of non- life threatening injuries. The prel

Who: RCSD students, families, staff, and community partners   What: Level Up Literacy Conference: Featuring “Books and Looks” Fashion Show When: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10 a.m.   Where: East High School1801 East Main StreetRochester, NY 14609   Details: Building on the momentum of its Districtwide literacy campaign, the RCSD will host a Level Up Literacy Conference this Saturday. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with the “Books and Looks” Fashion Show, Excellence in Teaching a

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas state Rep. James Talarico defeated U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate this week, setting up a closely watched general election that could test whether Democrats can compete statewide in one of the nation’s most reliably Republican states. Texas state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas With most ballots counted following the March 3 primary, Talarico secured roughly 52% of the vote to Cr

Rochester, NY - From March through June, the City of Rochester’s Spring recreation season offers more than 100 programs and activities for kids, adults, and families. From athletics and dance to STEM and the arts, all program details and registration are now available at www.CityofRochester.gov/Recreation .   “As spring blooms across Rochester, it’s the perfect season to turn over a new leaf and try out the latest activities available at your neighborhood R-Center,” said Mayo

A majority of New York voters support allowing New York City to raise income taxes on residents earning at least $1 million, while Gov. Kathy Hochul maintains a sizable lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman in a hypothetical gubernatorial matchup, according to a new Siena College poll released Wednesday. The survey found that 54% of New York voters support giving New York City the authority to raise taxes on millionaires, compared with 29% who oppose the proposal. Su

A controversial plan by federal authorities to turn part of the Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building in downtown Rochester into an immigration detention center has drawn sharp criticism from local leaders and residents, according to a report by WXXI News. Documents reviewed by WXXI show that U.S. Customs and Border Protection is considering creating a small-scale, 24/7 immigrant detention facility inside the federal courthouse on State Street. The proposal would repurpose spac