Community leaders, historians and residents gathered Tuesday morning at Frederick Douglass Memorial Square to commemorate the 127th anniversary of the unveiling of the Frederick Douglass Monument, honoring the life and legacy of one of Rochester's most influential historical figures. Brothers of Eureka Lodge #36 F.& A.M. PHA were among attendees at the annual Frederick Douglass Monument Commemoration - Photo courtesy of Rev. Julius Jackson The annual Frederick Douglass Monume

Members of Rochester's Democratic state legislative delegation gathered Monday to highlight what they describe as major victories for Rochester and Monroe County in New York's FY2027 state budget, including a historic $2 million capital investment in Baden Street Settlement and $300 million for the Rochester-Monroe Transformation Initiative. The lawmakers said the budget delivers funding aimed at addressing affordability, housing shortages, child care access, public safety an

Caitlynn Stockwell (Photo courtesy of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office) The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for the publics help locating a woman missing since Saturday. Caitlyn Stockwell, 27, was last seen on Saturday 6/06/26 at around 7:15AM in the area of Cornflower Drive in North Chili. Caitlynn is a Hispanic white female, approximately 5'2", 165 lbs, and was last seen wearing a black shirt, pink flower shorts, and a green sling bag. Please call 911 if you hav

The Republican-controlled House has approved a sweeping immigration enforcement package championed by President Donald Trump, delivering billions of dollars for border security, detention facilities, deportation operations, and immigration enforcement personnel. The bill will now move to the Republican controlled Senate where changes are expected; but, while much of the public debate has focused on immigration policy, a less-publicized provision tied to the legislation contin