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RG&E and NYEG 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...


Black Lawmakers and Democrats Pushing Back on Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"
Black lawmakers and community leaders from across New York — including Rochester — are sounding the alarm on former President Donald...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


Stefanik, GOP Leaders Slam NY Budget as Rochester Democrats Defend Local Wins
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik joined New York Republican legislative leaders Monday in Albany to criticize Democratic leadership and the...


Continuing Efforts to Find the body of Zy'Jae
Rescue teams returned to the Genesee River Monday in a continued effort to recover the body of 5‑year‑old Zy’Jae St. Pierre, nearly one...


Trump Signs Sweeping Travel Ban Affecting 19 Countries
President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, implementing a comprehensive travel ban that bars...


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,...


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...


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...


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...


Charles B. Rangel, Longtime Harlem Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate, Dies at 94
Charles B. Rangel, a towering figure in American politics who served Harlem in the U.S. House of Representatives for 46 years and was a...


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...


Dozens of Elderly, Disabled Residents Ordered to Vacate Rochester Towers by Friday
Approximately 75 elderly and disabled residents of Danforth Towers and Hudson Ridge Towers have been notified they must vacate their...


RCSD Interim Superintendent Accepts Top Post in Westchester
Dr. Demario Strickland, who has been serving as the interim superintendent of the Rochester City School District (RCSD) since July 1,...
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