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Appeals Court Rules Unanimously for Rachel Barnhart in Dispute With Monroe County Executive

A New York State appeals court on Monday unanimously ruled in favor of Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart, siding against County...

Trent Jackson Jr. and Clifford Florence Sr. Call Out ‘Racist Barriers’ in Rochester Elections

After being removed from the June 18 school board election ballot due to what he calls a deliberate technicality, Rochester City School...

Sinha Rebukes Evans' State of the City Address, Vows Bold Action on Crime, Housing, and Education

Mayoral candidate Shashi Sinha sharply criticized Mayor Malik Evans’ State of the City address on Thursday, arguing that the mayor’s...

Rule of Law ‘Under Siege,’ Say Rochester Activists at Federal Building Protest

More than 200 Rochester-area residents gathered outside the Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building on Wednesday to demand due process and...

Mayor Evans Highlights Gains in Safety and Housing, Faces Sharp Criticism from Challenger in State of the City Address

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans delivered his third State of the City address Wednesday evening, celebrating a significant drop in gun...

Evans Denies Misconduct, Highlights Record as Irondequoit Supervisor

Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans is pushing back against a petition for his removal from office , calling the effort "unfounded"...

A Papacy of Compassion: Pope Francis’s Legacy of Justice and Inclusion

Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas and a steadfast voice for the marginalized, died Monday, leaving behind a legacy defined...

Graduate Students at University of Rochester Set to Strike Today Over Unionization Efforts

More than 1,500 graduate workers at the University of Rochester are launching an indefinite strike today, citing months of delays and...

Protesters to Avelo Airlines: ‘We Don’t Fly With Deporters’

Dozens of protesters gathered Thursday at Frederick Douglass–Greater Rochester International Airport to denounce Avelo Airlines’ decision...

DA Seeks Removal of Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans Under State Public Officers Law

Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley filed a petition Wednesday to remove Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans from office,...

Avelo Airlines Faces Backlash Over ICE Deportation Flights, Local Leaders in Rochester Urge Review of Ties

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Avelo Airlines, a low-cost carrier that recently began operating flights from Rochester, is under fire for its new agreement with U.S....

Florence Campaigns Allege Bias in Ballot Objections by Party Leader

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Several Democratic candidates of color are raising concerns about what they describe as discriminatory practices by Monroe County...

Federal Judge Greenlights Trump-Era Immigrant Registry, Prompting Outrage from Civil Rights Advocates

A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can proceed with a contentious policy requiring undocumented immigrants to...

Early Release or Second Chance? Earned Time Bill Sparks Heated Political Fight

Rochester-area Democrats are leading a renewed push for criminal justice reform in New York state with the reintroduction of the Earned...

Rochester School Board Approves Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program to Boost Student Safety

The Rochester City School District has approved a new school bus stop-arm enforcement program aimed at improving student safety by...

Thousands Gather in Rochester to Protest Trump and Musk

Over 4,000 demonstrators convened at Cobbs Hill Park in Rochester, New York, Saturday, as part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" protests...

Common Ground Health Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis in Rochester

In a sweeping new report, Common Ground Health has declared gun violence a public health crisis in Rochester, citing the far-reaching...

Grandson and Son of Franklin Florence Enter Rochester Politics

A father and son will make local history Thursday when they file petitions to run for office together in the City of Rochester, a first...

Meléndez: Rochester Police Violated Sanctuary City Policy in Whitney Street Incident