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Rochester, NY- On Thursday, June 25, 2026, 37-year-old Terrance Wright pled guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree for killing Richard Gollwitzer. At approximately 11:00 p.m. on May 8, 2025, Rochester Police Officers responded to an isolated area of Orchard Street for the report of an injured person. Upon arrival, first responders discovered Richard Gollwitzer deceased from a gunshot wound to the head. Following a thorough investigation, Rochester Police Department detectiv

The Pont de Rennes, spanning the Genesee River Gorge from Browns Race to Cataract Street, is now open to pedestrian traffic following a temporary closure to replace the bridge deck coating. This work is part of the Pont de Rennes and Browns Race Rehabilitation Project. Please visit www.cityofrochester.gov/StreetBeat/ for periodic updates.

As the Buffalo Bills prepare to open their new Highmark Stadium this season, one of the greatest players in franchise history will not be among those honored. Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson The organization confirmed over the weekend that Pro Football Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson will not be included in the team's new "Family Circle," an outdoor plaza celebrating the greatest figures in Bills history. The new stadium sits directly across the street from the

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

The International Plaza, 828 North Clinton Ave, invites the community to the first of a monthly series of weekday evening Happy Hour events, on Thursday, June 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. Plaza Happy Hours will offer live music along with food and drink specials, with Frankie’s Latin Jazz Trio performing on June 25. After the June Happy Hour, the series will continue with additional events from 5 to 9 p.m. on the following dates: Thursday, July 30 Thursday, Aug. 27 Thursday, Sept

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) seeks to ensure the secure, accurate, and efficient handling of fare revenues through comprehensive armored transportation and cash management services. RGRTA is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide secure collection and transport of coin and currency from RGRTA facilities, the processing and counting of collected funds, and the deposit of all funds into bank accounts designated by RGRTA. The selected ve

President Donald Trump has unexpectedly delayed signing one of the most significant bipartisan housing bills in decades, tying the measure to an unrelated election proposal despite overwhelming support from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress. President Donald Trump The legislation, known as the **21st Century ROAD to Housing Act**, cleared the Senate by an 85-5 vote before passing the House 358-32, making it one of the most broadly supported major bills of the 119th C

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson joined LGBTQ+ advocates, community leaders and local organizations Wednesday to commemorate the 15th anniversary of New York's Marriage Equality Act, celebrating the landmark law while warning that marriage rights could once again face legal challenges. Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson (center) was among the marriage equality advocates celebrating 15 years of the passage of New York State's Marriage Equality Act. The event, held at Rainbow Senio

Incumbents dominated primary election night across the Rochester region Tuesday, with U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle and State Assemblymember Demond Meeks both securing decisive Democratic primary victories as they prepare for November's general election. Joe Morelle, Demond Meeks In the race for the 137th Assembly District, which includes portions of Rochester and the Town of Gates, incumbent Assemblymember Demond Meeks easily defeated challenger Mercedes Vazquez Simmons. According t

Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart is seeking answers from Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter regarding the deployment of a sheriff's deputy to Washington, D.C., as part of a federal security operation connected to the Trump administration's Freedom 250 events. Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart In a statement released Monday, Barnhart said she had requested an immediate explanation from Baxter after images circulated online appearing to show a Monroe County Sherif

Mr. Green: I am writing to raise a serious public-policy question facing Monroe County: Do plea bargains in violent-crime cases strike the proper balance between accountability, public safety, and prosecutorial discretion? L to R) Hector Ramos-Diaz was charged with the 2024 deaths of Wahid Nazario and Frank Rosario Vazquez I recognize that prosecutors face difficult decisions in homicide cases. A murder conviction requires proving every element of the crime beyond a reasona

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Multi-County Guiderail Assessment The Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) seeks proposals for consulting services to conduct the Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Multi-County Guiderail Assessment. The purpose of the project is to evaluate county guiderail infrastructure and identify locations where repair, upgrade/replacement, installation, or removal of obsolete guiderail is warranted. The project will develop a comprehensive