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Malik D. Evans opened the New Year with a message of unity, perseverance, and action during his inaugural address on Jan. 1, 2026, at the Eastman School of Music. Mayor Malik Evans gets sworn in for his second term by his wife Shawanda and his son Cameron. Photo by Rev. Julius Jackson Emceed by Narada Campbell, the ceremony brought together local leaders, community members, and residents to mark the start of Mayor Evans’ new term. Adam Bello, Monroe County executive, thanked

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Monroe County is seeking bids for the following items and/or services. Specifications are available at www.monroecounty.gov . Sealed bids will be publicly opened at the time and date stated below. Bids must be received prior to the time shown at the Office of the Purchasing Manager: Room 200, County Office Bldg., 39 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614; 585-753-1100. BP#1102-25 Walker Road Bridge Replacement Project Over Moorman Creek Spec. Charge: $50.00 Fri

Rochester, NY - On December 29, 2025, at about 11:00 p.m., officers were called to 9 Garson Ave. for the report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers were directed by 17-year-old Devin McBride Jr. to a downstairs apartment in the residence. In the downstairs apartment the officers found his father, 38-year-old Devin McBride Sr., suffering from at least one gunshot wound to his torso. McBride Sr. was pronounced dead at the scene. McBride Jr. initially alleged that an unknow

A Rochester woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of her 16-year-old son, authorities said Tuesday. Ca'hry Gibson and his father Christopher Gibson Police say the incident unfolded on the morning of Oct. 10 on Breck Street on Rochester’s east side after an argument between 38-year-old Aneka Connor and her son, Ca’hry Gibson, over a cellphone. According to Rochester Police Department reports, Gibson ran out of the house and climbed onto the hood

George Cassidy Payne Rochester knows something about divided houses. This city sits in the Genesee Country, once Seneca territory, shaped by abolitionists and suffragists, by Frederick Douglass’ North Star, by churches that doubled as organizing hubs, and by neighborhoods still bearing the scars of redlining, incarceration, and disinvestment. When we revisit the American Revolution—not as myth, but as moral struggle—we are not merely studying the past. We are tracing the root

The City of Rochester School Bus Safety program warning period has been extended, and now will end on Tues., Jan. 20, 2026. The program, which kicked off in the city on Nov. 3, uses automated camera technology to capture high-definition video and still images of cars that illegally pass yellow school buses that have extended stop signs and flashing red lights. During the first seven weeks of the warning period, which was originally slated to end on Jan. 5, more than 10,000

Rochester, NY - Around 4pm, yesterday afternoon, Officers responded to the 100 block of Seventh Street for the report of a menacing. The victim reported that when she arrived home, there were multiple people in her home. The suspects threatened her with firearms before fleeing in a white Chevy. A description of the vehicle was broadcast and the license plate was identified. Just before 6pm, Officers spotted the vehicle in the 100 block of Orange Street and conducted a traffic

Fire is fast . In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can turn into a major fire. Follow these important tips to help keep your home safe. Smoke alarms save lives. Put them on every level of your home and near bedrooms. Test them monthly and replace alarms that are 10 years old. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires. Stay in the kitchen while cooking, turn burners off if you leave, and keep flammable items away from the stove. Heating is another major cause of fires.

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is an American businesswoman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 20th congressional district since 2022. U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has denied allegations that she and several co-defendants stole millions of dollars in federal disaster relief funds and used some of the money to support her 2021 congressional campaign, calling the case unjust and vowing to fight the charges in court. Cherfilus-McCormick was indic

Monday, Dec. 29, 2025) – City Hall, Other Administrative Offices to Close Thursday, January 1, in Observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday. Refuse and Recycling Delayed by One Day.  Rochester City Hall,   Neighborhood Service Centers ,   R-Centers ,   Rochester Animal Services , the  311 Call Center , and the  Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services   administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Thurs., Jan. 1, in observance of the Ne

ROCHESTER, NY – As families and friends gather to celebrate the holiday season and welcome the New Year, Monroe County STOP-DWI and local law enforcement agencies are reminding drivers that impaired driving, whether caused by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of substances, puts everyone on the road at risk. The message remains clear: If you feel different, you drive different. The statewide STOP-DWI Holiday Season High Visibility Engagement Campaign runs from December 10th to

The body of missing Rochester woman Carolyn “Danny” Siplin, 33, was found late last week, and authorities have confirmed her identity, Rochester Police announced Sunday. Siplin had been reported missing on Dec. 23, just two days before Christmas, after family members lost contact with her. Her disappearance prompted a citywide search that included public alerts and extensive outreach from law enforcement. Officers located a body Friday near the east side of the Genesee River