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Ongoing payroll problems within the Rochester City School District are again drawing criticism from employees and union leaders, after district officials acknowledged that recently issued W-2 tax forms contained errors, prompting workers to delay filing their taxes. Demonstrators march at RCSD Headquarters District administrators notified staff earlier this week that inaccuracies were discovered in some W-2 statements generated by the district’s payroll system. Employees were

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Effective, January 21, 2026, Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, will update eligibility requirements for its Spay/Neuter,Incentive Program to align with guidelines tied to grant funding received through New York State's Animal Population Control Program, administered by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Under the revised requirements, household income is no longer an eligibility criterion for pet owners seekin

ROCHESTER, NY – The inaugural RPO Dance Festival starts stunningly with the highly anticipated reunion of the orchestra and longtime arts-community collaborator Garth Fagan Dance (Saturday, Jan. 24; Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026), presenting “ Days and Nights in Rocinha ,” composed by Philip Glass , with original choreography by GFD Artistic and Rehearsal Director Norwood “PJ” Pennewell. The program also features Leonard Bernstein’s Three Dance Episodes from “On the Town,” and en

Rochester, N.Y., January 20, 2026 – East House officially announces their 2 nd annual PAR FOR THE CAUSE Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at The Links at Greystone. This event supports and raises funds to empower individuals in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders to live healthy and fulfilling lives in their community. Purchase your foursome, sponsorship, or ad to this annual event: https://onecau.se/2026parforthecause If you have questions abo

Our Voices Project LLC, in collaboration with Legacy Drama House, presented Being Black in America: Discussion and Collective Action  on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Legacy Drama House, located at 112 Webster Avenue in Rochester, NY. Dr. Mary Tina, the owner of Legacy Drama House, has operated the space for more than eight years. The event was well attended, filling the venue. Our Voices Project Founder, Director, and Co-Producer Jackie McGriff, along with Outreach Facili

Rochester, NY - On January 17, around 7:30pm, Officers responded to the 4500 block of Lake Avenue for the report of a person shot. Officers located a 48-year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to Strong Hospital for serious injuries and, following surgery, upgraded to stable condition. The preliminary investigation found that there was an ongoing dispute between the victim and a third party. The suspect attempted to interv

Rochester, NY - On January 22, 2025, around 8pm, Officers responded to the intersection of Otis Street and Myrtle Street for the report of a motor vehicle accident. Officers located a female in her 20s suffering from a significant gunshot wound to the upper body. She was transported by ambulance to Strong Hospital and treated for serious, life- altering, injuries. Over the last year, Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Section’s Non Fatal Shooting Unit worked this inve

Rochester, NY — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O, A negative and B negative blood. High flu activity in nearly every state may be sidelining donors, slowing efforts to rebuild t

Rochester, NY - On January 14, 2026, around 7:30pm, Officers responded to an address on Cuba Place for the report of a robbery. The victim reported that he was taking part in a poker game when multiple individuals, armed with firearms, entered the house and forcibly stole property from the victims. Thankfully, no one was injured. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Unit began investigating the incident and were able to identify 18- year old Gemarion Parson and his 22-y

Rochester, NY - Around 4pm, yesterday afternoon, Officers responded to the 100 block of Seventh Street for the report of a menacing. The victim reported that when she arrived home, there were multiple people in her home. The suspects threatened her with firearms before fleeing in a white Chevy. A description of the vehicle was broadcast and the license plate was identified. Just before 6pm, Officers spotted the vehicle in the 100 block of Orange Street and conducted a traffic

Rochester, NY - On January 12, around 3pm, Officers responded to Rochester General Hospital for the report of two people that had arrived with gunshot wounds. A 19-year old female from Webster NY was suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the upper body and a 19-year old male City of Rochester resident was suffering from non-life threatening gunshot wound to the lower body. The preliminary investigation found that the victims had driven to the 1100 block of Po

Rochester, NY - The temporary Maplewood Community Library, 414 Lexington Ave., is closed to the public as staff prepare for its relocation to the newly renovated and expanded facility at 1111 Dewey Ave. The library branch will reopen to patrons and resume operations in March.   Due dates for items on loan from the Maplewood Community Library have been extended to April 30. During the closure, patrons can return library items to any library in Monroe County, including the nine