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Rochester, NY - Around 5:30pm, yesterday, Officers responded to the 1000 block of N. Clinton Ave for the report of a male with a handgun. Officers located the male in the 200 block of Avenue A and safely took him into custody. He was found to have a 9mm Taurus handgun, loaded with six rounds, in his waistband. The male, 22-year old Quadir Holloway was transported to the Monroe County Jail. Quadir Holloway, age 22, is charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Deg

Rochester, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Sheldon Marquis Adams, 26, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, was sentenced to serve 18 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. Between March and September 29, 2023, Adams conspired with others to obtain hundreds of checks that had been stolen from U.S. Postal Service mailboxes in the Rochester, NY, area. Adams and his co-conspirators would

Voting Then and Now: Who, What, When, Where and How An Election Education Public Forum: Several local community groups are hosting an election education forum on April 23, 2026 (Thursday evening) at Third Presbyterian Church (4 Meigs, corner of Meigs and East). Speakers will address voting issues, including Rochester’s historical involvement in expanding voting rights, the reliability of voting, registration and voting procedures, experience of poll workers, and electing judg

Rochester, NY – Ready, set, trivia! Literacy Rochester will host its 26th Annual Brain Game Trivia Competition fundraiser on Thursday, October 22, 2026, 5-8 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. Each year, Brain Game brings together the Rochester community for evening of trivia and friendly competition, raising critical funds to expand access to adult literacy programs. Team knowledge is tested with questions in various categories, but only one team takes home the coveted Brai

Rochester, NY — The week of April 19–25, 2026 marks the 45th anniversary of National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW), a time dedicated to honoring crime victims and recognizing the professionals, advocates, and community members who support them. This year’s theme, “Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect Victims, Serve Communities,” underscores the ongoing commitment needed to ensure victims are heard, supported, and treated with dignity and respect. In recognition of this importa

Rochester, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Robert Carrigan, 54, of Farmington, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with distribution, receipt and possession of child pornography, which carry a minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 40 years and a $250,000 fine. According to the complaint, in December 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received a child pornography CyberTip from Snap, a soci

Rochester, NY — Walking For Rochester is announcing an Earth Day protest centered on one issue that has the power to unite the entire community: litter. On Wednesday, April 22nd, community members, volunteers, and local leaders are invited to come together and take a public stand not only against littering, but against the lack of prioritization this issue receives. At a time when so many challenges divide us, litter is something we all see, all experience, and all have the a

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A new national housing analysis shows that for most Americans—including those in upstate New York—the long-standing belief that buying a home is cheaper than renting has largely flipped. According to a report by Construction Coverage, rising home prices and higher mortgage rates have made buying more expensive than renting in the majority of U.S. cities. As of early 2026, the typical monthly mortgage payment is about 20% higher than the median rent nationwid

Rochester, N.Y. — Geva presents one of Variety’s top Storytellers to Watch in 2025, a.k. payne, whose play Furlough’s Paradise is a multiple award-winning story of kinship, love, and moving through grief. On a three-day furlough for her mother’s funeral, Sade stays with her only cousin. Mina is also on a brief reprieve from her life on the West Coast, and the cousins, who were once so close, come together to try to make sense of childhood memories and their dreams for the fut

Rochester, N.Y. – Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced the return of the Department of Environment Services’ annual Mobile Household Hazardous Waste and Pharmaceutical Collections program. At collection events across Monroe County, residents will have the opportunity to properly dispose of potentially harmful materials. There will be eight mobile collection events total: four for household hazardous waste and four for pharmaceutical waste. “Both the health of ou

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Following a thorough investigation and the acquisition of nearly 60 dogs, Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, has charged Anne Linnane of Lyndonville, N.Y. with failing to provide proper food and drink to an impounded animal, a misdemeanor under section 356 of New York State Agriculture and Markets law. If convicted, Linnane faces a penalty of up to one year imprisonment and potential fines. On Monday, March 23, 2026, Lollypop Farm humane

Rochester, NY - In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. The need for blood doesn’t take a spring break, and acting now can ensure blood is available in the coming weeks at medical centers. Regular donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to make days brighter this spring for those in need. April is National Volunteer Month, and the Red Cross cel