The Rochester City School District is delaying several planned student initiatives after receiving approximately $4.1 million less in state aid than district officials anticipated, forcing administrators to revise the 2026-27 budget just weeks before the start of the new school year. The budget adjustment comes after New York approved its state budget nearly two months late, leaving school districts across the state to finalize local budgets before knowing their exact state a

As the Buffalo Bills prepare to open their new Highmark Stadium this season, one of the greatest players in franchise history will not be among those honored. Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson The organization confirmed over the weekend that Pro Football Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson will not be included in the team's new "Family Circle," an outdoor plaza celebrating the greatest figures in Bills history. The new stadium sits directly across the street from the

President Donald Trump has unexpectedly delayed signing one of the most significant bipartisan housing bills in decades, tying the measure to an unrelated election proposal despite overwhelming support from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress. President Donald Trump The legislation, known as the **21st Century ROAD to Housing Act**, cleared the Senate by an 85-5 vote before passing the House 358-32, making it one of the most broadly supported major bills of the 119th C

Incumbents dominated primary election night across the Rochester region Tuesday, with U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle and State Assemblymember Demond Meeks both securing decisive Democratic primary victories as they prepare for November's general election. Joe Morelle, Demond Meeks In the race for the 137th Assembly District, which includes portions of Rochester and the Town of Gates, incumbent Assemblymember Demond Meeks easily defeated challenger Mercedes Vazquez Simmons. According t