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The William Warfield Scholarship Fund, Inc. (WWSF) Board of Directors proudly invites you to attend its 49th Annual Benefit Concert on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall . This year’s event, themed “Let Freedom Dream,” will feature current Eastman student Darrin John Nicholson II ’28E , baritone, alongside a stellar lineup of acclaimed performers, including: Kearstin Piper Brown , award-winning soprano Thomas Warfield , WWSF President Emeritus, artist, an

Mayor Malik D. Evans has extended the City of Rochester’s Gun Violence State of Emergency for another 30 days, signaling that city officials believe extraordinary measures are still necessary to address ongoing public safety concerns. The extension, issued Tuesday, continues an emergency proclamation first enacted amid persistent gun violence and renewed regularly by the Evans administration. While the move does not create new laws or restrictions, it carries important legal,

As the Buffalo Bills prepare for the NFL playoffs, M&T Bank is rolling out 25,000 newly designed “Billieve Together” flags at its branches across Rochester and Buffalo, offering fans a free way to show their team pride. The flags are part of M&T’s “Football Brings Us Together” campaign, an initiative highlighting the shared values and community spirit that unite Bills fans throughout Western New York. The banners, commonly seen at tailgates, inside the stadium on game days an

The Rochester Police Department has released additional information as investigators continue to examine a violent incident involving both a stabbing and a shooting at a home on Coventry Street. Police said officers responded to the residence after receiving reports of a disturbance that escalated into serious violence. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple victims suffering from traumatic injuries, including at least one person with stab wounds and another with gunshot

Rochester, NY - The Genesee Transportation Council (GTC), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region, will conduct one of its regularly scheduled Planning Committee meetings in a hybrid format on Thursday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m. Meetings will be held in the first floor conference room of the Monroe County CityPlace building, located at 50 West Main Street in Rochester, NY. The meeting will also be livestreamed and accessible via telephone

ROCHESTER, NY— Being Black in America, an award-winning documentary short filmed in Rochester and produced by Our Voices Project, will screen on Monday, January 19 at 3:00 p.m. at Legacy Drama House.   The film features seven Black Americans each discussing what being Black means to them, touching on Black history, intersectionality, raising and educating Black youth, and their lived experiences growing up. Preceding the film will be a clip from Messages From   A King, a coll

New Book Offers Comfort to Women Experiencing Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss Rochester, NY — Local author and former clinical social worker Sarah‑Elizabeth Pilato is releasing her book, The H.U.G. Book , a gentle, comfort‑centered resource created for women navigating miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Blending lived experience, professional insight, and heartfelt encouragement, the book is also a collaborative collection of stories from more than twenty women and a handful of m

Malik D. Evans opened the New Year with a message of unity, perseverance, and action during his inaugural address on Jan. 1, 2026, at the Eastman School of Music. Mayor Malik Evans gets sworn in for his second term by his wife Shawanda and his son Cameron. Photo by Rev. Julius Jackson Emceed by Narada Campbell, the ceremony brought together local leaders, community members, and residents to mark the start of Mayor Evans’ new term. Adam Bello, Monroe County executive, thanked

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#1102-25 Walker Road Bridge Replacement Project Over Moorman Creek    Spec. Charge: $50.00 Fri

Rochester, NY - On December 29, 2025, at about 11:00 p.m., officers were called to 9 Garson Ave. for the report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers were directed by 17-year-old Devin McBride Jr. to a downstairs apartment in the residence. In the downstairs apartment the officers found his father, 38-year-old Devin McBride Sr., suffering from at least one gunshot wound to his torso. McBride Sr. was pronounced dead at the scene. McBride Jr. initially alleged that an unknow

A Rochester woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of her 16-year-old son, authorities said Tuesday. Ca'hry Gibson and his father Christopher Gibson Police say the incident unfolded on the morning of Oct. 10 on Breck Street on Rochester’s east side after an argument between 38-year-old Aneka Connor and her son, Ca’hry Gibson, over a cellphone. According to Rochester Police Department reports, Gibson ran out of the house and climbed onto the hood

George Cassidy Payne Rochester knows something about divided houses. This city sits in the Genesee Country, once Seneca territory, shaped by abolitionists and suffragists, by Frederick Douglass’ North Star, by churches that doubled as organizing hubs, and by neighborhoods still bearing the scars of redlining, incarceration, and disinvestment. When we revisit the American Revolution—not as myth, but as moral struggle—we are not merely studying the past. We are tracing the root