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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, 20241 min read
The Reopening of Pont De Rennes Pedestrian Bridge
The Pont de Rennes pedestrian bridge reopened Friday giving access to what officials say is the best view in Rochester. Mayor Malik...
Dec 6, 20242 min read
City of Rochester Launches Survey to Address Opioid Crisis
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans has announced the launch of a community-wide survey to assess the impact of the opioid epidemic on...
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 26, 20242 min read
Center for Teen Empowerment Rochester Named Bank of America’s 2024 Neighborhood Champion
The Center for Teen Empowerment Rochester (TE) has been named Bank of America’s 2024 Neighborhood Champion, receiving a $50,000 grant 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...
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Mayor Says Gun Violence in Rochester Lowest in Four Years
Mayor Malik Evans said that since he declared a Gun Violence State of Emergency in January of 2022, gun crimes are continuing to fall. ...
Nov 20, 20242 min read
Clean Slate Act Seals Millions of Criminal Records in New York
A bill that will automatically seal criminal records for millions of New Yorkers under specific circumstances took effect Saturday. The...
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