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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) UPDATE (Wednesday, June 10): Stockwell has been found and is safe, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office reported. 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,

Four long-vacant historic buildings at one of downtown Rochester’s most prominent intersections have been transformed into affordable housing and commercial space through a $12.8 million redevelopment project that state and local leaders say will help fuel continued investment in the city’s urban core. Local leaders and community stakeholders gathered for ribbon-cutting celebrating Harper's Corner project. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the completion of Harper’s Corne

The Rochester City School District has reached a settlement with the Rochester Teachers Association, bringing an end to a months-long legal dispute stemming from widespread payroll problems that affected hundreds of educators and staff members. The agreement, approved unanimously by the Rochester Board of Education, resolves a lawsuit filed by the teachers union after the district's transition to a new Oracle payroll system resulted in missed paychecks, payroll errors and inc

Event: 19WCA Square Fair Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 (rain or shine) Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Presentation: 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Aberdeen Square (Aberdeen Street btw Woodbine and Post) Admission: Free 19th Ward — Held annually on the first Saturday in June, the annual Square Fair offers something for everyone. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration at Square Fair 2026, where we'll honor 60 years of the production of the Annual Squar

Invitation to Bid: 1 West Main Street Renovation (Dryden NY) The Village of Dryden is accepting bids for the renovation of 1 West Main, Dryden, NY on behalf of a private developer. The project is funded, in part, through a New York Main Street Anchor grant. The renovation project for 1 West Main Street, one of the Village’s most prominent structures occupies a highly trafficked corner at the intersection of NYS Routes 13 and 38. The project will include structural repairs, fa

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Manchester Active Transportation Plan On behalf of Ontario County, the Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) seeks proposals for consulting services to conduct the Manchester Active Transportation Plan. The purpose of this project is to design an active transportation plan that will establish a coordinated, data-informed, and community-driven strategy to improve walking, bicycling, and other forms of non-motorized transportation across the Town of Manches

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

PLEASE NOTE – The Purchasing Office is temporarily located in Office 301 of the County Office Building. All Bids and Proposers should be delivered to Room 301 in the County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614. NOTICE TO PROPOSERS Monroe County is issuing requests for proposals for the following services. Request for proposal documents are available at www.monroecounty.gov/bid/rfps. There will be no formal opening of proposals. Responses must be received

Rochester, NY - On June 2, 2026 at about 1:30 pm, a suspect entered the bank, handed the teller a note, threatening that he had a weapon, and demanded money. The suspect had his hand in his pocket as if he was concealing a firearm, although none was seen. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the bank. Information was developed the suspect may have used a vehicle. During the preliminary investigation a good description of that vehicle was developed.

Rochester, NY - On May 7, 2026 the Rochester Police Department was contacted by family members of 29-year-old Majesty Montgomery, who advised they had not seen or heard from Majesty for over 24 hours. While interviewing family members, and during the course of the preliminary investigation, information was developed that raised concerns she may have been the victim of a crime. As a result, members of the Major Crimes Homicide Unit commenced their investigation. The investigat