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More than 1,000 students and educators from across the Finger Lakes region attended the 27th Annual Rochester Careers in Construction Day last week, at the Monroe County Fleet Center. The event, hosted by Rochester Careers in Construction Inc. (RCCI), featured over 45 employers, construction unions and vendors. The annual event is designed to introduce high school students to careers in the skilled trades — an alternative for those who may not wish to attend a four-year colle

This marks the fourth Great Place to Work selection of 2025 for the credit union. ROCHESTER, N.Y. – ESL Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine named the locally owned financial institution as one of 2025’s Best Workplaces for Women. ESL ranked number #15 on the list of 50 Best Small and Medium Workplaces for Women. The remaining 100 companies feature large companies with more than 1,000 employees to complete the full list o

Rochester, NY- The suspect in the murder of 65-year-old Israel Vega at 73 Costar St. on June 8, 2025 has been identified as 22-year-old parole absconder Jaheim Bennett. He is currently in custody on different/unrelated murder charges in North Carolina. On June 8, 2025 at about 1:45 p.m. 65-year-old Israel Vega was found dead, with several dozen stab wounds inside of an upstairs apartment of a multi-family residence on Costar St. Vega was the owner of the residence and resided

Rochester, NY- On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 37-year-old Brandon Decapua was sentenced by New York State Supreme Court Justice Renzi to 38 years in the New York State Department of Corrections. The defendant was previously convicted by a Monroe County jury of Burglary in the 1st Degree as a Sexually Motivated Felony, three counts of Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree, three counts of Attempted Rape in the 1st Degree, and Public Lewdness for two separate incidents at the Univers

Uniting & Healing Through Hope Launches Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive & Dinner. Rochester, NY — Uniting & Healing Through Hope of Monroe County will kick off its 7th annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive at a media event on Thursday, October 23, at 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at Tops Friendly Markets, 3507 Mt. Read Boulevard, Greece, NY, marking the official start of this year’s countywide effort to support families and individuals in need during the Thanksgiving season

BID #0011299 COUNTY OF ONONDAGA – BID REF #0011299 TO FURNISH LEAD REMEDIATION - 138- 140 MATHER STREET IS DUE NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 2:00 PM IN THE DIVISION OF PURCHASE. REGISTER AT www.empirestatebidsystem.com TO DOWNLOAD SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF: CONTRACT NO. 2A – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACT NO. 2B – ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACT NO. 2C – HEATING AND VENTILATION CONSTRUCTION BALDWINSVILLE-SENECA KNOLLS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ASSET RENEWAL PROJECT – PHASE 2 OCDWEP Project No. 587614 BID REFERENCE NO. ONGOV-136-25 Sealed bids for the construction of the Asset Renewal Project – Phase 2, Baldwinsville-Seneca Knolls Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract No. 2A - Gener

Rochester, NY- On October 5, around 4:40am, Officers responded to Evergreen Street for the report of a person shot. Officers located the victim, a male in his 30s, suffering from assault type injuries and a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to Strong Hospital in life-threatening condition. Thankfully, the medical staff at Strong were able to stabilize him and have since deemed his injuries as non-life threatening. The preliminary investigation found that the

Rochester, NY- Around 8:30pm, last night, Officers responded to Texas Street for the report of a gunpoint robbery. The teenage victim reported that he was walking on Texas Street, when the suspect stole his backpack from him at gunpoint. Approximately one hour later, a Lake Section Officer stopped a 2008 Toyota, on Jones Avenue, for violation(s) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. During the stop, the Officer recognized that the driver, and only occupant of the vehicle, matched t

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Black Cinema Series, a partnership between the Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ) and the Little Theatre, presents "Sinners" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan and Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back, in Ryan Coogler's instant classic/probable Oscar flick. Featuring a star

Rochester, NY- Starbridge marks a powerful milestone this year. A decade of creating opportunities and transforming communities for people with disabilities by honoring outstanding local leaders who embody that mission. At its 10th Annual Cause for Celebration tonight at Comedy @ the Carlson, Starbridge will recognize Susan Goff, Kevin Guy, Jerard Johnson, and the Parents Helping Parents Coalition of Monroe County as the 2025 Community Champion Award recipients. The Community

32nd annual campaign raises critical funds to provide food assistance for food-insecure families in the Rochester region. Rochester, NY – Wegmans kicked off its annual Check Out Hunger campaign on Oct. 22 at more than 20 Rochester-area stores – with 100 percent of donations benefiting Foodlink. The 32nd annual fundraiser encourages shoppers to round up or donate a few dollars when they check out at the store to help support their local food bank. The companywide campaign runs