All Articles

Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans and County Executive Adam J. Bello recognized the service of local law enforcement officers Friday during a private ceremony marking National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The event, held at the Public Safety Building, brought together leaders and officers from the Rochester Police Department and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Evans and Bello presented a joint proclamation to Todd Baxter, David Smith, and attending officers and deputies

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Jose Ricardo Gallegos-Moreno, 43, a native and citizen of Mexico, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. to illegal re-entry. He was then sentenced to time served and turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan K. McGuire, who handled the case, stated that Gallegos-Moreno is a citizen of Mexico without any legal status in the United States. He

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026            Re:  Electrical Examining Board         Time:  1:45 p.m.           Location:  Rochester City Hall, Room 223-B          Address:  30 Church St.           For more information, visit:  www.cityofrochester.gov/ElectricalExaminingBoard/           Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026       Re:  Traffic Control Board           Time:  9:15 a.m.           Location:  Rochester City Hall, Rm. 321-B           Address:   30 Church St.           For more information,

Rochester, NY - Around 5:15pm, last night, Officers responded to the area of Bartlett Street and Seward Street for the report of gunshots heard. Subsequent calls reported that there was a male shot. When Officers arrived on scene, they found a 37-year old male and a 20-year old male suffering from gunshot wound(s) to their lower bodies. They were transported to Strong Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. During the preliminary investigation by Detectives f

Rochester, NY- On Thursday, January 8, 2026, 29-year-old Ronnie Brooks was arraigned on new charges for multiple sexual assaults between October 29, 2025 and November 27, 2025. Ronnie Brooks was indicted by the grand jury on one count of Kidnapping in the 1st Degree as a Sexually Motivated Felony, eight counts of Predatory Sexual Assault in in violation of Section 130.95(1)(b), eight counts on Predatory Sexual Assault in violation of Section 130.95(2), Strangulation in the 2n

Rochester, NY - Employment applications are now being accepted for summer recreation and aquatics positions across the City of Rochester’s R-Centers, camps, pools and beaches. Opportunities are available for a variety of ages and experience levels, from entry-level positions for applicants aged 15 and older, to supervisory positions for more experienced applicants. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews beginning in March, for jobs starting in June 2026.   For

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 time shown at the Office of the Purchasing Manager: Room 200, County Office Bldg., 39 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614; 585-753-1100.   BP#1202-25 Schlegel Road Culvert R

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — January 8, 2026 — Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) will hold Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) awareness and educational outreach events in Rochester throughout the month of January, starting Friday, January 9. HEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible households cover energy costs. Please note, these are informational events and not part of the application process. They’re designed to help customers find resources available to help manage

Students begin paid co-ops at local manufacturing companies Fairport – The Rochester Technology & Manufacturing Association’s (RTMA) Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program (FLYAP) today held its 7 th  annual “Signing Day” at Monroe One BOCES – Eastern Monroe Career Center (EMCC) in Fairport. Several students from the school’s advanced manufacturing and engineering program are earning on-the-job experience through paid co-ops at local advanced manufacturing companies.    “T

Rochester, NY - As the investigation into this tragic incident continues, we want to be as transparent and expeditious as possible in releasing information to the public, while at the same time respecting the privacy of the victims. Due to the injured Officers being victims, we will not be releasing their identities at this time. Officer 1: continues to receive treatment outside of a hospital setting. Officer 2: continues to receive treatment at Strong Hospital for serious in

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, New York State Supreme Court Justice Miller sentenced 33-year- old Taquida Hendrix to 25 years to Life in the New York State Department of Corrections for the murder of 5-year-old Malakai Stovall. She was previously convicted by a jury of Murder in the 2nd Degree, Arson in the 1st Degree, and Assault in the 2nd Degree. Justice Miller also sentenced the defendant to 25 years to Life in the New York State Department of Corrections for Arson in the

WHAT: Conversance Business Solutions LLC and Moxie Creative Studios will host the Business Shower Networking Expo 2026, a high-energy, one-day business experience designed for entrepreneurs, creatives and small business owners. Part conference, part workshop and part day party, BSNE 2026 blends tactical training, curated networking, expert panels and interactive workshops in one dynamic space. A signature moment of the event is the Business Shower, where selected entrepreneu