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City Awards First Round of Neighbors In Action Grants to 47 Resident-Led Projects
Mayor Malik D. Evans on Thursday announced the first round of Neighbors In Action (NIA) grant recipients, with 47 resident-led projects...
Tyronda James
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Rochester City School Board President Launches 'Community Conversations' to Tackle Education Crisis
In response to ongoing challenges in academic performance and student wellbeing, newly elected Rochester City School Board President...
Staff Report
Apr 102 min read
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Early Release or Second Chance? Earned Time Bill Sparks Heated Political Fight
Rochester-area Democrats are leading a renewed push for criminal justice reform in New York state with the reintroduction of the Earned...
Dave McCleary
Apr 92 min read
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Rochester invests $2.6M in upgrades to Animal Services facility
The City of Rochester has invested more than $2.6 million in improvements to Rochester Animal Services, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced...
Staff Report
Apr 82 min read
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Rochester School Board Approves Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program to Boost Student Safety
The Rochester City School District has approved a new school bus stop-arm enforcement program aimed at improving student safety by...
Audra Kieta
Apr 82 min read
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Thousands Gather in Rochester to Protest Trump and Musk
Over 4,000 demonstrators convened at Cobbs Hill Park in Rochester, New York, Saturday, as part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" protests...
Staff Report
Apr 72 min read
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Common Ground Health Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis in Rochester
In a sweeping new report, Common Ground Health has declared gun violence a public health crisis in Rochester, citing the far-reaching...
Audra Kieta
Apr 42 min read
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Grandson and Son of Franklin Florence Enter Rochester Politics
A father and son will make local history Thursday when they file petitions to run for office together in the City of Rochester, a first...
Tyronda James
Apr 32 min read
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Meléndez: Rochester Police Violated Sanctuary City Policy in Whitney Street Incident
Rochester City Council President Miguel A. Meléndez Jr. said Wednesday that city police violated Rochester’s sanctuary city policy during...
Staff Report
Apr 32 min read
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University of Rochester Graduate Students Ready to Strike After Stalled Negotiations
Graduate students at the University of Rochester have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, citing stalled negotiations and a...
Tyronda James
Apr 12 min read
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PAB Survey Data Shows Strong Demand for Police Accountability; Board to Release More Details
A new community survey conducted by the Rochester Police Accountability Board (PAB) shows strong support for greater transparency and...
Staff Report
Apr 11 min read
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Border Czar Backs Rochester Police After Immigration Stop; Local Leaders Push Back
U.S. Border Czar Thomas Homan is backing Rochester police officers who assisted Border Patrol agents during a traffic stop last Monday,...
Dave McCleary
Mar 312 min read
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RCSD Offers Emotional Support Resources Following Student Death
In the wake of a tragic incident at the School of the Arts, the Rochester City School District (RCSD) is extending emotional and mental...
Audra Kieta
Mar 301 min read
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RPD Officers Caught on Video Assisting Border Patrol, Sparking Community Outcry and Calls for Accountability
A video showing Rochester Police Department (RPD) officers assisting federal immigration agents during a traffic stop has triggered...
Dave McCleary
Mar 272 min read
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Rochester Mourns Loss of School of the Arts Student in Tragic Rooftop Fall
The Rochester community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of a 15-year-old student from the School of the Arts (SOTA), who died Monday...
Tyronda James
Mar 263 min read
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Ongoing Investigation at Monroe County Jail Leads to Multiple Deputy Arrests
An investigation into alleged misconduct at the Monroe County Jail has led to the arraignment of two deputies, highlighting ongoing...
Staff Report
Mar 262 min read
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Top Stories
DA Seeks Removal of Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans Under State Public Officers Law
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley filed a petition Wednesday to remove Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans from office,...
Avelo Airlines Faces Backlash Over ICE Deportation Flights, Local Leaders in Rochester Urge Review of Ties
Avelo Airlines, a low-cost carrier that recently began operating flights from Rochester, is under fire for its new agreement with U.S....
Florence Campaigns Allege Bias in Ballot Objections by Party Leader
Several Democratic candidates of color are raising concerns about what they describe as discriminatory practices by Monroe County...
Federal Judge Greenlights Trump-Era Immigrant Registry, Prompting Outrage from Civil Rights Advocates
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can proceed with a contentious policy requiring undocumented immigrants to...
Early Release or Second Chance? Earned Time Bill Sparks Heated Political Fight
Rochester-area Democrats are leading a renewed push for criminal justice reform in New York state with the reintroduction of the Earned...
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