All Articles

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

As reported in a recent MR news story, New York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa has dismissed a petition seeking the removal of Rochester Board of Education Commissioner Isaiah Santiago. The petition was filed last year by former Board of Education Commissioner James Patterson, who alleged that Santiago called him the N-word several times during an official Board meeting. Howard Eagle According to Commissioner Rosa’s decision, the assertion that Santiago was guilty wa

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#0207-26 Galaxy Tab A11, iPad 11 w/ AppleCare & C-Pen Reader 3 Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11

New York State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa has denied an application seeking the removal of Rochester City School District Board of Education Commissioner Isaiah Santiago, concluding there is insufficient evidence to warrant his removal from office. Isaiah Santiago, James Patterson The decision, dated Feb. 17, 2026, stems from a petition filed by former board member James L. Patterson under Education Law § 306, which allows the commissioner to remove a school board m

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday night drew sharp partisan contrasts, with Republicans praising what they described as a historic year of economic growth and strengthened national security, while Democrats accused the president of distorting reality and ignoring rising costs facing American families. President Donald Trump delivers 2026 SOTU address - Photo: White House In a speech before a joint session of Congress, Trump declared the start of a ne

The City of Rochester’s International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave., invites local musicians, bands, dance and cultural groups, and other performance organizations and artists to perform at Plaza events during the 2026 season.Performances at the International Plaza will primarily be held on Sunday afternoons from May through October. The Request for Interest document for prospective performers, including application instructions and requirements, is available at www.cityofroche

VILLAGE OF WATERLOO – REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Waterloo will receive statements of qualifications for engineering design, contract administration, and grant administration services for storm sewer, road, and sidewalk improvements for the “Waterloo East Storm Sewer Improvements Project.” The Village was awarded $3,000,000 in Northern Borders Regional Commission (NBRC) funding and $1,930,779 in NYS DOS Coastal Rehabilitation and Resi