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Early this morning, Officers were conducting a STRIVE (Statewide Targeted Reductions in Intimate Partner Violence) Detail attempting to locate a wanted suspect, 31-year old Omar Muhammad. Muhammad was being sought for his actions on November 2, 2025, in which he allegedly broke down the door of a former domestic partner’s house and proceeded to menace her with a handgun, steal property, and assault her. Just after 2am, this morning, Officers located and apprehended Muhammad l

Rochester, NY — The Greater Rochester Community of Churches (GRCC) Faith in Action Network and, in partnership with the City of Rochester, Monroe County, and numerous community, civic, and faith-based organizations, will host International Human Rights Week from December 5–14, 2025. The weeklong observance will celebrate the dignity and equality of all people and encourage collective action to advance human rights locally and globally. The 2025 celebration will open on Friday

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ROCHESTER, N.Y.  — State Sen. Jeremy Cooney delivered the 100,000th book distributed through the Rochester chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library on Tuesday, using the milestone to announce $1 million in statewide funding for the early literacy program — and to launch an effort to secure $7 million next year. Sen. Jeremy Cooney (L) and RCSD Superintendent Eric J. Rosser visited a preschool class at Flower City School No. 54 to celebrate 100,000th book distributed throu

Four Rochester municipal unions are accusing the City of Rochester of improperly using money from a joint healthcare fund for retiree medical costs, saying the funds were contractually reserved for active employees. The city, however, says it has fully met—and will continue to meet—its healthcare obligations and that the joint committee overseeing the account has operated collaboratively for more than a decade. In a joint statement, the presidents of IAFF Local 1071, the Roch

Rochester, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Jonathan Woody, 31, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of coercion and enticement of a minor, was sentenced to 144 months in prison and 10 years supervised release by U.S. District Charles J. Siragusa. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi, who handled the case, stated that in January 2024, Woody engaged in sexually explicit online and text communications with a 13-year- old child that he met on social medi

Rochester, N.Y. –U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Tracy Przepiora, 58, of Alden, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with receipt and possession of child pornography, which carry a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine.   Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas M. Testani, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, in March and April 2025, the National Center for Missing and Explo

The American Heart Association’s signature Go Red for Women® Luncheon raises awareness and critical funds WHAT: Approximately 185 people are expected at the American Heart Association’s Rochester Go Red for Women® Luncheon nationally sponsored by CVS Health and locally presented by UR Medicine. Guests will wear their favorite red attire and participate in a Hands-Only CPR experience, learn about women’s heart health and hear from a powerful group of women during the luncheon

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is seeking proposals from qualified Vendors to manufacture, encode, and deliver Fare Media for two RTS Monroe services: RTS Connect (fixed-route bus service) and RTS On Demand (micro-transit, rideshare service). RTS utilizes a Supplier Portal for distribution of its solicitations, where Vendors can view documents and submit responses. The portal and relative guides can be found at: https://supplierportal.myrts.com/ T

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide air quality monitoring, sensor calibration, hardware assurance, and data analytics services for an existing indoor air quality monitoring system installed at RTS Transit Center. RTS utilizes a Supplier Portal for distribution of its solicitations, where Vendors can view documents and submit responses. The portal and relative guides can be found at: https://supplierportal.myrts

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) seeks proposals for consulting services to conduct the Nunda Active Transportation Plan. The purpose of this project is to establish a baseline for data-driven recommendations for pedestrian and other multi-modal transit improvements in the Village of Nunda, the Hamlet of Dalton, and adjacent areas in the Town of Nunda. Proposals are due Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. To request a copy of the Request for Pro

Sister Grace Miller, who dedicated decades of her life to serving the city’s most vulnerable, died Thursday at age 90. Known for her radical compassion and unwavering advocacy, Miller’s work transformed Rochester’s response to homelessness and left a lasting legacy of care, dignity, and inclusion. Who was Jesus the Christ? Scholars, theologians, and seekers have offered countless answers: a Jewish rabbi, a rebel against Rome, a Buddhist sage, a Hindu avatar, the Messiah, God