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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

The City of Rochester invites you to review and share your feedback on its draft Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. Join us for an online public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m., to learn about the draft plan and help shape Rochester’s path toward greater accessibility for all. The City encourages participation from individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and the organizations that support them. Residents with ex

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for help from the public to locate a missing person. Jonathan Larson is missing from his home in Chili NY. He was last seen getting into an Uber outside of his residence on October 19th. He is 31 years old with brown hair and brown eyes. He stands approximately 5' 6" tall and weighs approximately 125 lbs. We do not have any clothing description for Jonathan at this time. He is believed to be somewhere in the City of Rochester. If a

Rochester, NY- Just before 7am, Officers responded to the 1600 block of Lexington Avenue for the report of a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival, Officers located a civilian doing CPR on the female victim. She was transported by ambulance to Strong Hospital, where she sadly passed away from her injuries. The preliminary investigation found that a pickup truck was eastbound on Lexington Avenue and struck a pedestrian that was crossing Lexington Avenue, southbound. After stopp

Rochester, NY- On October 18, around 4am, Officers responded to a house in the 100 block of Dayton Street for the report of an altercation involving a handgun. As Officers arrived to the scene, 23-year old Jahnay Rust, who matched the suspect description given by the 911 caller, opened the front door. Upon seeing Officers, Rust draped a flag over the front door, in order to conceal Officers view, and retreated back inside. The occupants then turned the interior lights of the

Rochester, NY- On Monday, October 20, 2025, 37-year-old Joseph Berardi was sentenced by Acting Monroe County Court Judge Patterson to 25 years to Life in the New York State Department of Corrections. The defendant was previously convicted by a Monroe County jury of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child and Endangering the Welfare of a Child for the ongoing sexual abuse of a child less than the age of thirteen. On June 8, 2023, a young child made a disclosure to a mandate

ROCHESTER, NY. - Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) is beginning a Community Connection series this week in the Rochester area. These are informational open houses that offer customers the opportunity to connect with customer service representatives in person. Customers will have the chance to learn about assistance programs they may qualify for, such as the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), a federal grant program that helps income-eligible customers pay for energy costs

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Rochester, N.Y. A Monroe County jury delivered a split verdict Monday in the high-profile case involving three former correctional officers from Marcy Correctional Facility accused in the fatal beating of inmate Robert Brooks, 43, of Greece, New York. The verdict concluded weeks of testimony, evidence, and deliberation over a case that has drawn significant public attention to conditions and accountability within New York’s prison system. The jury found David Kingsley guilty

WASHINGTON — As the government shutdown reaches its 20th day, pressure is mounting on Congress to reach an agreement to fund federal operations and bring an end to the impasse that has left much of the government paralyzed. The Senate returns to session Monday, where lawmakers are expected to vote once again on a House-passed measure aimed at reopening the government. Last Thursday, the Senate failed for the tenth time to advance a bill that would restore government funding,

On October 22, the Brighton Police Department is participating in Operation Safe Stop, a statewide initiative to educate the public about the dangers of passing stopped school buses that have their red lights flashing. Shockingly, it's estimated that 50,000 vehicles in New York State commit this violation daily, prompting law enforcement to increase their efforts to prevent these hazardous actions.