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The Rochester City School District’s School Selection process for the 2026 – 2027 school year opens today, Monday, December 8. This applies to families with students entering Kindergarten, 7th, or 9th grade, including PreK 4 students currently attending an RCSD program or receiving Special Education support. Families can apply to attend a school in their zone in addition to several citywide offerings. The application process is fully online at www.rcsdk12.org/schoolselection

Rochester, NY - On December 5, 2025, Ronnie Brooks Jr. (11-23-1996) was taken into custody by members of the United States Marshals Violent Felony Fugitive Task Force. Brooks was wanted by the Rochester Police Department’s, Major Crimes Section’s, Special Victims Unit in relation to several sexual assaults. He has been charged in three separate sexual assaults dating back to October 29th, 2025. October 29th, 2025 @ 57 St. Paul St @ 4:00 pm Rape 1st In the criminal complaint,

A deep freeze grips Rochester today, giving way this week to a mix of snow, wind and fluctuating daytime highs that could challenge travel and outdoor plans. Brief warm-up brings snow After a frigid Monday topping out at 23 °F, the region warms slightly on Tuesday — to a high near 32 °F — but that comes with a burst of early snowfall. Forecasts call for 3 to 6 centimeters of accumulation, enough to dust roads and sidewalks. Unsettled midweek: snow, rain mix By Wednesday, temp

Reconnect Rochester hosted a community event Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Little Theatre featuring a screening of the PBS documentary Walkable USA , followed by a panel discussion with local leaders about efforts to make Rochester a more walkable city. Panelists: Shawn Dunwoody of Dunwoode Design and vice president of Hinge Neighbors; Galin Brooks, president and CEO of the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation; and Erik Frisch, deputy commissioner of neighborhood and b

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate missing 17-year-old juvenile Morgan Zampieri. Morgan left her home in Chili during the early morning hours of December 03, 2025. Morgan is a white female, described as 5’3”, 130 lbs, with green eyes, and medium-length brown hair with purple-tinted dyed ends.   Morgan was last seen wearing a black hoodie and navy-blue sweatpants.   There currently is no indication Morgan is in immediate danger, but we are asking the co

Rochester, NY - Around 9pm, last night, Officers responded to the 600 block of East Main Street for the report of an altercation. Upon arrival, they located the victim, a local business owner, suffering from a non-life threatening upper body injury. The victim reported that he owns a business in the 300 block of East Avenue and that the suspect, 35- year old Marcus Tookes, had entered the business and stole the tip jar before running away. The victim located Tookes in the 500

The Genesee Transportation Council (GTC), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region, will hold a quarterly Board meeting on Thursday, December 11, at 8:30 a.m. at RGRTA, located at 1372 East Main Street in Rochester, NY. The meeting is open to the public. A public forum is included at the beginning of the meeting to allow for public comment on meeting agenda items before the GTC Board takes actions. Observers may attend in person or remo

ROCHESTER, N.Y. –U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Joel Rucci, 38, and Andy Rucci, 41, both of Rochester, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $20,000,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Marsella, who is handling the case, stated that in January 2025, the New York State Police began

Rochester, NY - Holidays at the Market – the seasonal shopping favorite and family tradition – continues at the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St, for two more consecutive Sundays – Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 – from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition, a special evening event will be held to culminate the series on Thurs., Dec. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m.   This event series offers: A one-stop shopping destination featuring local vendors with fresh-cut Christmas trees and wreaths, h

Rochester, NY - Professional and amateur chili chefs are encouraged to enter this year’s Chilly Chili Challenge , a favorite part of the annual Lakeside Winter Celebration at Ontario Beach Park and Port of Rochester . The 40th annual Winter Celebration weekend is January 31 and February 1, 2026, with the Chilly Chili Challenge  on Saturday, January 31. Cash prizes up to $200 will be awarded based on judging by experts and the public.  Key elements and requirements of the co

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#HAM1-25 Wiler Road Bridge Repla

Rochester, NY - Around 6:15am, on September 18, Officers responded to a house on Finch Street for the report of a person shot. Officers located the victim, a female in her 20s, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Officers immediately began rendering life-saving medical aide and she was transported by ambulance to Strong Hospital in life-threatening condition. Thankfully, the medical staff at Strong Hospital were able to stabilize her and she is expected