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Rochester, NY- On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, a Monroe County jury convicted 21-year-old Rahjule Keeton of Murder in the 2nd Degree, Robbery in the 1st Degree, and Robbery in the 2nd Degree for the murder James Hallenbeck. On August 21, 2022, at approximately 1:45AM, Rochester Police Officers responded to Olean Street near Coretta Scott Crossing for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, 29-year-old James Hallenbeck was found deceased with a gunshot wound and blunt force trauma afte

Today, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced a robust lineup of summer recreation activities that will help Rochester residents and families stay active while school is out. From free open recreation to structured camps and programs, the fun-filled season runs from Monday, June 29 through Friday, Aug. 21. All program details and registration links are now available at www.CityofRochester.gov/Recreation. “Our caring recreation team members are experts in fun,” said Mayor Evans. “We

The Trump administration is facing mounting criticism after announcing plans to create a nearly $1.8 billion federal compensation fund for individuals who claim they were unfairly targeted or “weaponized against” by the federal government. Critics, including congressional Democrats and government watchdog groups, have labeled the proposal a political “slush fund” designed to benefit Trump allies and supporters. AI generated image of Donald Trump holding scales of justice The

Who: Students and families from Helen Barrett Montgomery School No. 50 What: 3rd Annual Spring Showcase and Culture Night When: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5 p.m. Where: Helen Barrett Montgomery School No. 50 301 Seneca Avenue Rochester, NY 14621 Details: This event is a combination of celebrating academic excellence and the diversity within the school community. Live musical performances: There will be live cultural music, art, storytelling, and traditional clothing sh

Rochester, NY – July 2, 2026 – The Community Justice Initiative (CJI) is proud to announce the upcoming Austin Steward Day, a community celebration honoring the profound legacy of Austin Steward—an African-American abolitionist, educator, businessman, and pioneer who played a vital role in Rochester’s history. Following the success of Malcolm X Weekend, Austin Steward Day will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM at the Arnett Library, located at 310 Arn

So, if (Rochester Mayor) Malik D. Evans and (Monroe County Executive) Adam Bello are truly “dedicated to this joint, intergovernmental, collaborative effort to make Rochester and Monroe County an integrated, thriving, and equitable community,” why have they remained largely silent about the years-long controversy unfolding in one of Monroe County’s wealthiest and overwhelmingly white suburbs — Penfield — located just minutes from a city that has repeatedly ranked among the wo

Plans by the Trump administration to move forward with the construction of ICE detention holding cells inside the downtown Rochester federal building are drawing strong opposition from local leaders, including Congressman Joe Morelle and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. The Trump administration plans to build holding cells inside The Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building, 100 State St, Rochester, NY 14614 According to a statement release

Who: 12 Career in Teaching Interns of the Year Superintendent of Schools Dr. Eric Jay Rosser Rochester Teachers Association President Adam Urbanski CIT Leader-Teacher mentors and Joint Governing Panel members What: Career in Teaching Interns of the Year Awards Ceremony and Dinner When: Monday, May 18, 2026, 5:15 p.m. Where: Temple B’rith Kodesh 2131 Elmwood Avenue Rochester, NY 14618 Details: The Rochester City School District and the Rochester Teachers Association w

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 the

The Rochester Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools is excited to celebrate Scholar Athlete Recognition on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with a reception starting at 5:00 p.m. and program beginning at 5:30 p.m. The celebration will take place at Central Administrative Offices, 131 West Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14614 in Conference Room 3A/B. We are proud to recognize our scholar athletes for excelling academically while meeting the demands of athletics—an achiev

WXXI Public Media has announced a major change to its radio lineup, naming veteran journalist Mikhaela Singleton as the new local host of NPR’s Morning Edition on WXXI News. Mikhaela Singleton Singleton officially joins the station Monday, May 18, when she will co-host the morning program alongside longtime host Beth Adams during a transition week airing from 5 to 9 a.m. on WXXI News (FM 105.9) and WRUR-FM. Singleton is scheduled to assume full-time hosting duties on May 26.

Rochester, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Orlando Justice, 38, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of transmission of threatening communications in interstate commerce, was sentenced to serve 21 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Meredith A. Vacca. On November 23, 2024, a Rochester Police officer (Victim) participated in the arrest of Justice, who was intoxicated at the time of arrest and was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital. While at St