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Dec 22, 20242 min read
Rochester Clears Homeless Encampment Amid Frigid Weather Concerns; Lawmakers Respond
Homeless Encampment located under the S. Clinton Avenue Bridge, Rochester, NY City officials dismantled a homeless encampment beneath the...

Dec 19, 20242 min read
TikTok Fighting January Deadline for Ban; Appeals to Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will hear TikTok's appeal of a federal law that could lead to a nationwide ban of the...


Dec 18, 20243 min read
Rochester City Council Approves Landmark Good Cause Eviction Law
Rochester City Council members Stanley Martin, Mary Lupien, Kim Smith and Willie Lightfoot were among the most vocal advocates for...


Dec 12, 20242 min read
Monroe County Legislature Unanimously Approves $1.5 Billion Budget for 2025
The Monroe County Legislature has unanimously approved a $1.5 billion budget for 2025, prioritizing public safety, workforce development,...

Dec 11, 20243 min read
Business Owners Expressing Growing Concerns Over Mayor’s “Special Events Zone” on East Avenue
Venetto Pizza & Pasta and Aqua Vite are two businesses located in Rochester's "Special Events Zone" section of East Avenue - Photo from...

Dec 11, 20242 min read
City of Rochester Settles Lawsuit with Noah Pointer-Gamory for $1.75 Million
Protesters marching in downtown Rochester, NY in September 2020 after Daniel Prude untimely death at the hands of RPD The City of...


Dec 9, 20242 min read
Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Chokehold Case; Neely's Family Expresses Disappointment
Daniel Penny (R) holding Jordan Neely in a choke hold, May 2023, on a NYC subway Former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny was acquitted today in a...

Dec 9, 20241 min read
Jay-Z Accused of raping a 13-year-old with Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2000
Shawn Carter AKA "Jay-Z" - Wikipedia Photo A high-profile lawsuit has emerged, naming Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Sean "Diddy" Combs as...


Dec 5, 20241 min read
Morelle Staffer Fired After Arrest for Ammunition Possession
Congressman Joe Morelle represents New York’s 25th Congressional District, which includes Monroe County and a section of neighboring...


Dec 4, 20241 min read
Pittsford woman pleads guilty to $20M check kiting scheme
Pittsford resident, Katherine Mott-Formicola has pleaded guilty to financial institution fraud and money laundering. According to...


Dec 2, 20242 min read
The Blue Light Project 2024 Shining a Light Against Jewish Hatred
The Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester (ROCAA) and Roc Against Antisemitism (RAA) is calling on the community to take action and...


Nov 25, 20242 min read
Mayor Evans: Area Health Systems Stepping up to Fill Void After Walgreens Closures
In light of the recent closure of the Walgreens pharmacy location on West Main Street, near Genesee Street, Mayor Malik Evans says the...
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