ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Community members gathered at Rochester City Hall to protest proposed budget cuts to student support services within the Rochester City School District ahead of a City Council budget hearing. Dozens of people gathered at City Hall Monday, April 27, 2026 to protest proposed RCSD budget cuts. (Photo by Alayna Delice, MRMG) Counselors and social workers support students beyond the classroom, speakers said. They described working with students dealing with serio

WASHINGTON — Authorities say a 31-year-old California man acted alone in a shooting that disrupted Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, sending hundreds of journalists and top government officials scrambling for cover and forcing the evacuation of President Donald Trump. Here is what is known so far about the suspect: Driver's license photo of Cole Tomas Allen Identity and background The suspect has been identified by law enforcement as Cole Tomas Allen,

The first of seven trial dates has been scheduled in connection with the death of Sam Nordquist, as prosecutors move forward in a case that authorities say involves multiple defendants and serious criminal allegations. Sam Nordquist - FB photo According to court filings, the initial trial is expected to begin in the coming months, with six additional dates reserved to accommodate separate proceedings. The staggered schedule reflects the complexity of the case, including the n

Six staff members of Rochester Police Accountability Board have been laid off following a court ruling that significantly limits the agency’s authority, officials confirmed. The layoffs, announced Friday by Executive Director Lesli Myers-Small, come in response to a March 20 decision by a New York appellate court that upheld earlier rulings stripping the board of key investigative and disciplinary powers. In a statement, Myers-Small said the decision to reduce staff was drive