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Fairport, N.Y. – Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, has announced animal cruelty charges against several individuals following separate investigations conducted by its Humane Law Enforcement team across the Greater Rochester region. The cases involve allegations of severe neglect, prolonged suffering, and malnourishment, highlighting the critical role of animal cruelty investigations in safeguarding vulnerable animals and holding offenders accountable. Ja

Rochester, NY - On August 10, around 2am, Officers responded to Grover Street for the report of a male shot. Officers located a male in his 20s suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to Strong Hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. The preliminary investigation found that two suspects allegedly attempted to rob the victim at gunpoint, during which time the victim was shot. Two days later, on August 12, around 2am, Of

John W. Rhoden, detail of Generations, 1963, wood on metal base. Rochester, NY - Visitors to the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester (MAG) have just one more week to explore Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden. The major exhibition will close on Sunday, August 23. The exhibition traces the career of African American artist John Walter Rhoden (1916–2001), one of the most prolific sculptors of the twentieth century, bringing together works that span s

Rochester, NY, July 16—The Latino Health Coalition is proud to host Unidos Por La Salud: Wellness and Health Engagement on Every Local Street (United for Health/WHEELS) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave. The free, family-friendly community event is designed to connect residents with health services and critical resources that support overall well-being, recognizing that health extends beyond doctor's visits and medical care. "W

Rochester, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Iftekhar Latif Nieon, 24, of Bangladesh, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. In 2025, Nieon conspired with others to commit wire fraud against three victims, including: • In March 2025, Nieon’s co-conspirators obtained the credit card information of a 68-year-old woman residing in the W

Rochester, NY - On June 7, 2026, the Rochester Fire and Police Departments responded to the Pallet Express facility at 1069 Lyell Avenue for the report of a large fire. The Arson Task Force, made up of the Rochester Police Department, Fire Department, and ATF, immediately began investigating the cause of the fire. At this point, the fire is currently being investigated as an arson. Although some reporting has indicated the fire as being electrical in origin, our preliminary i

Rochester, NY - Lake Section officers received information regarding a possible deceased person in the area of Vincent Street near the Genesee River Trail. While checking the wooded area near the Genesee River Trail, south of the Bausch Street Bridge, officers located the body of an unidentified male. Upon preliminary investigation, it appears the male may have been murdered at another location and his body dumped where it was found. The manner of death will not be released a

Rochester, NY - Around 6:30am, this morning, we responded to the Waterview Heights Nursing Home for the report of a patient that fell from a 3rd floor window. First responders arrived at the location and found a male, in his 60s, on the ground. Despite attempting life-saving measures, he sadly passed away at the scene. Although the preliminary investigation is ongoing, we have no indication of any criminal circumstances surrounding this death. Anyone with information is

The City today released the Rochester Community Food System Plan, a community-driven roadmap to improve food access, strengthen the local food economy, and build a more connected, equitable, and resilient food system. "This plan provides a roadmap for government, community organizations, businesses, growers, institutions, and residents to work together to expand access to healthy food, strengthen our local food economy, and help create a food system that serves everyone,” sa

For more than six decades, Dr. David “Sankofa” Anderson worked to ensure that Rochester remembered its history — particularly the Black history that too often had been overlooked, diminished or forgotten. Dr. David Anderson was known as "Sankofa" Anderson, a nationally recognized Frederick Douglass scholar, educator, storyteller, civil rights activist and longtime community advocate, died at age 96. His death prompted tributes across Rochester for a man whose influence stretc

PLEASE NOTE – The Purchasing Office is temporarily located in Office 301 of the County Office Building. All Bids and Proposers should be delivered to Room 301 in the County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Monroe County is seeking bids for the following items and/or services. Specifications are available at www.monroecounty.gov. Sealed bids will be publicly opened at the time and date stated below. Bids must be received prior to th

Rochester, NY - Approximately 50 women will come together in purple and white on the main outdoor stairs of the Roger Robach Community Center at Ontario Beach Park on Thursday, August 20, as the I’m Still Standing Movement hosts an Empowerment Photoshoot celebrating the strength it takes to overcome adversity and continue moving forward. The photoshoot will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., with registration beginning at 5:30 p.m. Participants will wear the movement’s signat