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Rochester, NY - On November 16, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., officers found 37-year-old Aaron Johnson-Haygood dead in the basement of the vacant front apartment at 484 Ave D. Johnson-Haygood had been stabbed and beaten to death. Although vacant, 484 Ave. D was an active drug house. It was being used to both sell and use drugs. Over the last four months, homicide detectives have been working to identify the suspect as well as the motive behind the murder. As a result of t

ROCHESTER, NY — United and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County, in partnership with Savage Life Promotions, announces the return of championship boxing to Blue Cross Arena. The upcoming Boxing Extravaganza marks the first major professional boxing event in Rochester in decades, celebrating the city’s rich boxing legacy while promoting a message of discipline, opportunity, and community unity. The event will highlight Rochester’s historic role as one of America’s premier fig

Dr. Eric Jay Rosser Who: Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, Superintendent of Schools Jaime Alicea, New York State Monitor What: Community Forum When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 6 p.m. Where: Helen Barrett Montgomery School No. 50 301 Seneca Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621 Details: The Rochester City School District is hosting a community forum to gather feedback on the District’s strategic and fiscal plans, ensuring public input directly shapes future academic and operational succes

Cannabis has long held a complex place in society—stigmatized in some circles, celebrated in others. But one truth is becoming increasingly clear: when used responsibly, it can positively influence the creative process. Across music, visual art, writing, and other mediums, artists cite cannabis as a tool that enhances focus, opens perspectives, and sparks new ideas. Moderate use can reduce stress, encourage divergent thinking, and support emotional well-being, helping creati

ROCHESTER, NY — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced the opening of the online application portal for 2026 Community Festival Funding. This is the fifth year Monroe County has set aside funding for community festivals. Last year, Monroe County provided more than $400,000 to 43 local events through the Community Festival Support Program. The application deadline for community festivals that will take place this year is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026. Details

On March 16, 2026, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Section arrested Sean Mayo as part of an ongoing investigation. There were no reported injuries to the victim. Sean E. Mayo, 44, of Penfield, is charged with: Criminal Contempt in the First Degree (Class E-Felony) Stalking in the Third Degree (Class A-Misdemeanor) Mayo turned himself in to investigators on today’s date, and deputies transported Mayo to Monroe County CAP court for arraignment. Fo

Rochester, NY - On February 10, 2026, around 11:50pm, Officers responded to a house on Thorndale Terrace for the report of a female with a laceration. Officers found her to be suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. She was transported to Strong Hospital by ambulance for treatment of serious injuries that, following emergency surgery, were deemed to be non-life threatening. The preliminary investigation found that she was sleeping in her bed in an upstair

A national delegation of Black business leaders met with White House officials and members of Congress this week, pressing for expanded economic opportunities and policy reforms aimed at strengthening Black-owned enterprises across the United States. Photo: Front Row (L-R) - Charles DeBow, Lynne Patton, Dr. Ken Harris and Kevin Daniels The meetings, organized as part of the National Black Chamber of Commerce’s National Business Policy Conference in partnership with the Nation

The City of Rochester and the United Christian Leadership Ministry of Western New York are seeking people interested in becoming members of Rochester’s Civilian Public Safety Interview Panel. The all-volunteer, citizen led panel plays a key role in hiring Rochester Police Department officers. Panel members conduct group interviews with recruits to explore their opinions on policing, culture, race, and their knowledge of the City of Rochester. After each interview, the panel

New research from the American Cancer Society shows that colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in people under age 50 in the United States. Three out of four people under age 50 diagnosed with colorectal cancer are found to have cancer at a late stage, when it is harder to treat. Katlyn Newberry March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The Cancer Services Program (CSP) of the Finger Lakes Region wants people to know that this trend can be changed. Gett

Community Justice Initiative Announces "Black Power Marketplace" to Empower Local Businesses and Youth Entrepreneurs Rochester, NY – Community Justice Initiative (CJI) is proud to announce the next Black Power Marketplace, taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 398 Thurston Road. Following the success of previous community gatherings, this marketplace serves as a hub for Rochester’s urban communities to support local Black-owned businesses and f

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#0302-26 Automative Parts & Supplies Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. BP#0303-26 Rap