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

Legacy Makers, Inc., in collaboration with New York State and members of Rochester’s faith community, is hosting a pair of Emergency Preparedness Trainings  aimed at helping families plan for crises — from natural disasters to financial instability. More than 100 people were in attendance for the October 10, 2025 "Emergency Preparedness Training" hosted at Glory House International Church, 111 N Chestnut St, Rochester, NY - Photo by Rodney Allen Young The sessions will be hel

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