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Harris, Patterson Launch Summer Reading Program for Rochester Youth
A new summer reading initiative aimed at boosting literacy and creating youth employment launched this week in Rochester, thanks to a...
Staff Report
5 days ago2 min read
Rochester Gears Up for November After Tuesday’s Democratic Primaries
Voters in Rochester headed to the polls on Tuesday, June 24, delivering clear results for the city’s key local races. Incumbents and...
Dave McCleary
Jun 252 min read
Evans Wins Decisive Victory in Mayoral Primary
Incumbent Democratic Mayor Malik Evans secured a decisive victory in Tuesday’s primary, defeating City Council member Mary Lupien and...
Dave McCleary
Jun 251 min read
Protesters Gather at MLK Park in downtown Rochester to Demand ICE-Out
Several dozen protesters gathered Saturday afternoon at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square in downtown Rochester to...
Staff Report
Jun 232 min read
Video Shows ICE Detaining a U.S. Citizen in Rochester
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) briefly detained a U.S. citizen, identified as Jose Castro, during a traffic stop in Rochester...
Staff Report
Jun 212 min read
Brouk, Bronson Bill to Expand Mental Health Diagnostic Authority Signed into Law
A bill aimed at bolstering New York’s mental health workforce by extending diagnostic privileges to certain licensed practitioners has...
Shay Jackson
Jun 202 min read
Students Honored for Essays on Justice in Annual J.U.S.T. L.A.W. Awards
Twelve Rochester middle school students were honored Wednesday at the Hall of Justice for their winning essays in the seventh annual...
Staff Report
Jun 122 min read
City Opens First Dedicated Pickleball Courts in Maplewood Park
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced yesterday that the City’s first dedicated pickleball courts are now open at Maplewood Park, on Maplewood...
Staff Report
Jun 122 min read
Rochester City Council Approves New Funding for Homeowner Emergencies and Senior Services
The Rochester City Council announced two key housing initiatives Wednesday to support vulnerable homeowners and the city’s aging...
Staff Report
Jun 42 min read
Rochester Launches Modular Housing Pilot as Mayoral Challengers Criticize Timing, Scope
Mayor Malik D. Evans on Tuesday announced a pilot program to build up to nine modular or manufactured homes on vacant city-owned lots,...
Staff Report
Jun 43 min read
Delgado Launches Bid to Unseat Hochul in 2026 New York Gubernatorial Primary
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado announced Monday that he will challenge Governor Kathy Hochul in the 2026 Democratic primary,...
Dave McCleary
Jun 32 min read
Rite Aid to Close All Rochester and Finger Lakes Stores Amid Bankruptcy
Rite Aid has announced plans to close or sell all of its stores in the Rochester and Finger Lakes regions as part of its second Chapter...
Audra Kieta
Jun 32 min read
League of Women Voters Launches VOTE411 Election Tool Ahead of June Primary
The League of Women Voters of the Rochester Metropolitan Area (LWV-RMA) is promoting its nonpartisan election resource, VOTE411.org,...
Staff Report
Jun 21 min read
Rochester Officials Defend Sanctuary Status, Dispute Monroe County’s Inclusion in DHS List
Rochester officials are reaffirming the city's sanctuary policies following the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) recent...
Dave McCleary
May 313 min read
Woman Arrested at Penfield School District Office After Attempting to Confront Superintendent Over False Rumor
A woman was arrested Tuesday morning after attempting to forcibly enter the Penfield Central School District office to confront the...
Shay Jackson
May 292 min read
Rochester Jazz Icon and Photographer Jim Allen Dies at 93
Editor's note: This article was updated 5/28/25 to include funeral arrangements. Jim Allen, a revered jazz drummer, photographer, and...
Dave McCleary
May 263 min read
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Rochester School Board Adopts Strict Limits on Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices
The Rochester City School District held a public meeting on Tuesday, to provide an overview and survey results of a new policy that...
NYSDOT Unveils Draft 2050 Master Plan with Focus on Equity, Resilience, and Urban Reinvestment
The New York State Department of Transportation has released its draft Transportation Master Plan 2050, outlining a sweeping 25-year...
“Big Beautiful Bill” Threatens Coverage, Access for Millions of Low-Income Americans
Sweeping legislation known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA), recently passed by Congress and championed by President Donald Trump,...
RG&E and NYSEG Seeking Significant Rate Hikes
According to filings submitted Tuesday, Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) and New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) have formally asked the...
China Hosts Its First AI-Powered Soccer Match, Showcasing Future of Sports Technology
BEIJING — China hosted its first-ever AI-powered soccer match on Sunday, marking a milestone in the country’s push to lead in artificial...
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