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Rochester, N.Y. —  The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early-morning shooting Thursday involving a postal service employee in Henrietta. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting around 12:40 a.m. at the U.S. Postal Service’s main processing facility on Jefferson Road. Upon arrival, deputies found a postal worker who had been shot by an unidentified suspect who fled the scene in a vehicle before law enforce

Rochester, N.Y. — October 14, 2025 — The Rochester Board of Education held a work session focused on reviewing district policies, refining communication procedures, and outlining the 2026–27 budget calendar. The meeting provided an opportunity for board members to discuss operational updates, policy alignment with state requirements, and the district’s approach to long-term planning and community engagement. Several policy reviews were presented during the session, including

Rochester, N.Y. — On October 14, 2025 , Minister Clifford A. Florence Sr.  will hold a public campaign event as a write-in candidate  for mayor at the Inner Faith Gospel Tabernacle , located at 601 Jay Street . Florence—son of the late civil rights leader Rev. Franklin Florence—has positioned himself as a community-centered alternative in Rochester’s 2025 mayoral race. In recent months, Florence’s campaign has faced obstacles: he was removed from the primary ballot via object

Rochester, NY City Council Rochester’s latest City Council meeting offered more than a glimpse into local governance—it exposed the city’s ongoing struggle to balance ambition with practicality. From library funding to public safety initiatives, the session revealed a government intent on progress but constrained by financial uncertainty and structural inefficiencies. On the surface, the discussions about library investments, fire equipment upgrades, and pedestrian safety pro

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The Rochester community came together last week to honor Midge Thomas, a beloved matriarch and community leader, as she celebrated her...

This all started about six years ago, when Mike Gilbert moved into a downtown office overlooking a city park. “From my window, I could...

A new nationwide study has ranked New York among the worst states in the country for wage theft violations, placing ninth overall for the...

How a regional museum is digging deeper into history to reveal the untold stories of enslaved people and challenge the traditional...

In a world hurtling away from its roots, Rochester’s Lower Falls Gorge offers something astonishing: a place where ancient geology,...

Darin Price July 1, 2025 (Rochester, NY) –  DePaul is pleased to announce the promotion of Darin Price, Director of Facilities...

The New York State Department of Transportation has released its draft Transportation Master Plan 2050, outlining a sweeping 25-year...