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Rochester, NY - The 23rd Edition Rochester International Jazz Festival , in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, is excited to announce that it is enhancing its signature Club Pass Series to include the iconic Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre as one of its 10 official Club Pass venues. Kodak Hall will feature 12 Club Pass shows and 10 marquee artists over six nights, June 19 to 24, during the nine-day festival including Danilo Perez Trio, Celebrating John Coltrane with Jo

Make America Great Again has become Make America Meh. In the richest nation on earth, some priorities get the full measure, luxury renovations, foreign policy posturing, law enforcement budgets, while feeding children is negotiable. Half a meal for kids. Half a check for struggling families. Half a thought for communities in crisis. But no half measures for ICE, Israel, Air Force One, or the new ballroom. Pragmatism exists only where it inconveniences him least. Cruelty, wrap

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE SUMMIT'S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS Rochester, NY - The Summit annually presents scholarships through the New York Credit Union Association Scholarship Program, the local Rochester Chapter of the NYCUA Scholarship Program, and The Summit Federal Credit Union’s own scholarships. In addition to scholarships to accredited colleges and universities, The Summit will be awarding two scholarships to students pursuing further education at tra

Rochester, NY — The Urban League of Rochester will host its 6th Annual Interrupt Racism Impact Summit on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. This year’s summit, themed Impact. Ignite. Inspire., will unite thought leaders, activists, executives, educators, and youth to chart actionable solutions that advance racial equity, build community, and strengthen hope for generations to come. Now in its sixth year, the Interrupt Racism Impact Summit has become one

Rochester, NY- Around 3:45pm, on October 31, an Officer was at a residence on Bartlett Street conducting a follow up investigation into a domestic related issue. The investigation determined that 51-year old Kina Wilcox was under arrest for Custodial Interference. Wilcox pulled away from the Officer and began to hit him, including pulling the corded microphone from his radio and striking him with it. Additionally, Wilcox’s 18-year old daughter, Kahmyia Coats entered the room

Who: RCSD students and their families What: Operation Warm Winter Coat Giveaway When: Monday, November 4, 2025, 3 p.m. Where: Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School 625 Scio Street, Rochester, NY 14605   *Please note: this event is not open to the public; it is reserved for pre-registered RCSD families. Details: The Rochester City School District’s Office of Parent Engagement and Transportation Department, in partnership with Monroe Transportation and its sister brand, Durham Schoo

On October 31, 2025, at about 10: 30 p.m., officers were called to 25 Lewis St. for the report of an unresponsive male. Upon arrival, they found 27-year-old Lejend Watson (City of Rochester resident) in the upstairs apartment dead from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body. It appears nobody actually lives in the upstairs apartment at 25 Lewis St., but that it is a location where drugs are sold from. Watson was known to hang out there. There are currently no suspects in

Rochester, NY - On November 2nd, 2025, at about 1:50 a.m., officers responded to the area of Gothic St. near the park for the report of gunshots fired. When officers arrived, they found 31-year- old Kitana Kendrick had been shot at least one time. She was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital by AMR and was pronounced dead a short time after arrival. During the course of the investigation thus far, it has been determined there was an argument that escalated to the gunshots

The Rochester Board of Education’s October 30 meeting drew a full house — and for good reason. After months of frustration over payroll chaos, Rochester City School District (RCSD) employees came forward to share exactly what it’s been like living with the fallout from the district’s new Oracle payroll system. The tone was emotional, honest, and at times, tense, as teachers, aides, and staff described missing paychecks, incorrect deductions, and mounting financial stress. Sin

Raising the Barcode, Inc. held its 4th Annual Fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at La Luna Restaurant in Rochester. Founded by Brittany Read, the nonprofit organization aims to help students transition into young professionals through mentorship and career development programs. Read, a 2016 graduate of Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School and a 2020 graduate of Howard University with a bachelor’s degree in legal, strategic and management communications, began hosting coll

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#1003-25 Replacement

President Donald J. Trump on Thursday night publicly urged Senate Republicans to scrap the legislative filibuster—a long‐standing Senate rule requiring 60 votes to advance many pieces of legislation—in an effort to break the stalemate that has extended the federal government shutdown into its 30th day. President Donald J. Trump In a post on his social-media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote: “THE CHOICE IS CLEAR – INITIATE THE ‘NUCLEAR OPTION,’ GET RID OF THE FILIBUSTER AND