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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...

Dave McCleary

Dec 172 min read

Gov. Hochul Signs Child Care Bills, Faces Backlash for Vetoes

Photo: www.governor.ny.gov Rochester, NY —Governor Kathy Hochul signed a slate of bills last week aimed at improving child care access...

Dec 162 min read

Foodlink, One of Several Organizations to Distribute Baby Formula From AG’s Settlement with Marine Park Distribution

Photo by Jaye Haych on Unsplash New York Attorney General Letitia James announce $675,000 worth of baby formula for families in need as...

Dec 122 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,...

Veronica Sizer

Dec 113 min read

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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 112 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 91 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 62 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 51 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 41 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 22 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 262 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 252 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...

Tyronda James

Nov 222 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. ...

Dave McCleary

Nov 202 min read