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Rochester, NY — The victim in last night’s fatal motor vehicle accident on Lake Ave. has been identified as 47 year-old Benjamin Hoyt, City of Rochester resident. There are no additional updates at this time. Anyone who witnessed the accident, has relevant dashcam or security footage, or possesses any information regarding the incident to contact the Major Crimes Unit: Call 911 RPD Major Crimes Section: 585-428-7157 Crime Stoppers: 585-423-9300 Email: MajorCrimes@cityofroches

Rochester, NY — The Rochester Police Department Major Crimes Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on the eveningof Tuesday, October 13, 2026. At approximately 8:00 p.m., a vehicle was traveling northbound in the 1300 block of Lake Avenue when it struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a male in his 40s, was attempting to cross the street from east to west and was not within a designated crosswalk at the time of the co

The City of Rochester, MVP Health Care, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC), today unveiled a new Fitness Court®, located in Genesee Valley Park, nearby the playground at 1316 Genesee St. The Fitness Court is an outdoor gym that lets users leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout using seven exercise stations. Created for adults of all abilities aged 14+, the Fitness Court workouts are adaptable for all fitness levels and allow participants to move at their

Fairport, N.Y. – It’s often said that the best things in life are free and on Thursday, October 15, Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is giving community members the purrrfect opportunity to experience love, comfort, and companionship during Free Cat Day. Potential adopters are asked to bring their own cat carrier for transportation. For one day only, adoption fees for cats will be completely waived at both Lollypop Farm’s main campus in Fairport and its

Rochester, N.Y.- The new RIJF Innovation Jazz Series, a seven-concert series presented by the Rochester Regional Health Rochester International Jazz Festival and M&T Bank, starts this Thursday, October 13, with New York Voices, the Final Tour. The series will be held at The Theater at Innovation Square, 131 Chestnut Street in downtown Rochester, a popular Rochester International Jazz Festival venue, bringing the energy, artistry, and excitement of the annual June Festival to

Rochester, NY - Police, RFD, and AMR responded to the apartments at 355 Clifford Ave this morning for a medical call. A male in his late 40’s was found dead. Personnel from the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office responded and took custody off the deceased. They will make a determination about the cause and manner of death. Officers completed their preliminary investigation due to the fact that it was an unattended death but at this time we do not have reason to believe i

Rochester, NY - This morning at around 9:07 am at 707 West Main Street, Rochester NY, a male victim 47 years of age was shot one time in his upper body by a known suspect. The victim, who is suffering from non-life threatening injuries, was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for treatment where he is currently recovering. During this incident, the victims dog was also shot and killed by the same suspect. The suspect has been identified, and there is no ongoi

Rochester, NY - On 10/11/26 at approximately 11:40 p.m., the Rochester Police Department responded to the area of Kenwood Ave./Chili Ave. for the report of a person stabbed. Upon arrival officers located a 33 year old, male, City of Rochester resident, who sustained a stab wound to the upper body. He was transported via AMR ambulance to an area hospital for treatment of what has been determined to be non-life threatening injuries. Additionally, officers were able to locate

Rochester, NY - Vendor spaces are still available for Holidays at the Market. This seasonal favorite returns to the City of Rochester Public Market Sunday, Nov. 29 and Sunday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a special evening Market on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. Vendors can apply for stalls in the covered outdoor sheds online at www.cityofrochester.gov/holidaysatmarket, or in person at the Market Office, located in the center of the Rochester Public Market at 2

The YWCA Rochester & Monroe County celebrated its 20th Annual Empowering Women's Luncheon on Oct. 7, 2026, welcoming tennis legend Venus Williams as the featured speaker for an afternoon focused on empowerment, leadership and personal growth. Held at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, the sold-out event attracted approximately 1,500 guests under the theme "Serving Strength, Building Futures." Proceeds from the luncheon will support the YWCA's housin

Rochester, NY- On Friday, October 9, 2026, 37-year-old Richard Leo pled guilty to the indictment, which include one count of Murder in the 2nd Degree, for killing Daniel Fiero. At 2:52PM, on January 31, 2026, Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an extended stay hotel in the Town of Henrietta for reports of a dispute coming from inside one of the rooms. Upon arrival, officers discovered 37-year-old Richard Leo with blood on him. He was detained by deputies. As Monroe

Rochester, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Stephen Odiboh, 53, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, was sentenced to serve 33 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa. He was also ordered to pay $196,500 in restitution. Between 2023 and March 2025, Odiboh conspired with co-conspirators to defraud four victims. The total loss and attempted loss were $356,500. • In 2023, Odiboh contacted V