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Rochester, NY - On 10/21/26, at approximately 3:21 a.m., a Rochester police officer on routine patrol came across a motor vehicle accident which had just occurred at the intersection of Avenue D/St. Paul St. The driver of one of the vehicles, a 37 year old, male, city-resident, attempted to flee the scene on foot but was taken into custody shortly after. Officers learned that the accident occurred as a vehicle, operated by the fleeing male, was traveling westbound on Avenue

Rochester, NY - On September 28, around 8:30pm, Officers responded to Strong Hospital for the report of a gunshot victim that had arrived for treatment. The victim, a male in his 30s, had been shot multiple times in the upper body. Thankfully, the medical staff were able to stabilize the victim and his injuries were determined to be non-life threatening. The preliminary investigation found that the victim and the suspect were involved in an argument outside of a store in the

Rochester, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Rodney Stanley, 58, of Greece, NY, Leonardo Gaskin, 36, of West Henrietta, NY, and Shanimba Nelson, 52, of Irondequoit, NY, were arrested and charged in separate criminal complaints for their roles in an illegal narcotics trafficking operation: Gaskin is charged with possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. Nelson is charged with possession with intent to distribute 500 mil

Rochester, NY — October 21, 2026 Starbridge will turn up the music and the momentum for “Decades on the Dancefloor”, its signature fundraising event taking place tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Comedy @ the Carlson. Inspired by the music and energy of the 1970s, ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s, the event will bring the community together for a silent disco, dinner, a silent auction, the Community Champion Awards, and an evening celebrating the people and partnerships moving inclusion forwa

Rochester City Council leadership and Monroe County Legislators are designating October as the “Month to Re-Mentor,” in observance of the National Lights On Afterschool celebration on Oct. 22 and National Mentoring Day on Oct. 27. “Children spend the majority of their waking hours outside of the classroom, and what happens during those hours shapes who they become. Every young person needs healthy, stable adults in their life, and local mentorship and out-of-school time progr

Rochester, NY — Foodlink and Wegmans are encouraging shoppers to give back through the annual Check Out Hunger campaign, which launched today at 21 local stores. Customers can donate $1, $2, $3, $5, or any amount at checkout with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Foodlink, which serves as the sole food bank for a 10-county area in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region. The campaign runs Oct. 21 through Nov. 28, and is offered to shoppers at both the traditional cashier l

Nadia was located today safe and sound. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office thanks the community for their assistance.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for your assistance in locating a missing juvenile Angel Stasis. Angel was last seen leaving her residence in Penfield around 8pm on October 17th. She is a 5'5 and weighs 160 pounds with green eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing black and white pajamas. It is not believed that Angel is currently in any danger. Angel Stasis is 16 years old and was last seen around 8 pm on October 18, 2026. Anyone with information is asked

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate 15 year old Nadia Hullfish. Nadia is described as a white female, 5'5 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, brown eyes and dyed maroon red hair. Nadia was last seen in the evening of October 17, 2026 at her home in Clarkson. If anyone has any information on Nadi's whereabouts is asked to call 911.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is looking to locate a missing Juvenile from Henrietta. Robin Justice Cole is missing from Henrietta as of 10/18/26. He is a black male, 6'1" tall, 200 Lbs, and last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants. Robin is 15 years old. If anyone has any information they are asked to call 911.

Rochester, N.Y. — October 16, 2026 — Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) is partnering with the Father Tracy Advocacy Center to help eligible customers enroll in affordability programs on Monday, October 19 from 1 – 4 p.m. These programs include the Energy Affordability Program (EAP) and the Enhanced Energy Affordability Program (EEAP). Company representatives will be on hand to provide additional resources to help customers manage their energy use ahead of the winter heating s

As Election Day approaches, we need to have an honest conversation about voting: why it matters, what has changed, and what we must do to make our voices heard. Lydia Alston-Murphy Let me be clear: this is a nonpartisan message. Regardless of political affiliation, every eligible voter deserves a fair opportunity to participate. Our democracy benefits when people are informed, engaged, and able to cast their ballots without unnecessary barriers. Voting connects our concerns t