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Rochester Clears Homeless Encampment Amid Frigid Weather Concerns; Lawmakers Respond

Homeless Encampment located under the S. Clinton Avenue Bridge, Rochester, NY City officials dismantled a homeless encampment beneath the...

TikTok Fighting January Deadline for Ban; Appeals to Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will hear TikTok's appeal of a federal law that could lead to a nationwide ban of the...

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...

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...

Tragic Shooting at Wisconsin Christian School Leaves Two Dead, Several Injured

Abundant Life Christian School, Madison, WI - Wikipedia Image A tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin,...

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,...

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...

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...

Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Chokehold Case; Neely's Family Expresses Disappointment

Daniel Penny (R) holding Jordan Neely in a choke hold, May 2023, on a NYC subway Former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny was acquitted today in a...

Jay-Z Accused of raping a 13-year-old with Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2000

Shawn Carter AKA "Jay-Z" - Wikipedia Photo A high-profile lawsuit has emerged, naming Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Sean "Diddy" Combs as...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

Rochester Getting Help to Financially Support Residents Affected by Major Disasters

Rochester is getting help with its disaster and emergency response preparedness. The city was selected by the national nonprofit Cities...

Local Latino Leaders Addressing Racist Statements Made at Trump Rally

Members of Rochester Latino community are speaking out against racist statements made at a Trump Rally Sunday at Madison Square Garden. ...

Gov Hochul to Expand and add Red Light Cameras at Locations Around the State

Governor Kathy Hochul, last week, signed legislation to extend existing red light camera programs across the state and establish a new...

Debate Over Proposition 1 Intensifying in Rochester

As election day approaches a deep divide over proposition 1—a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to expand New York State’s equal...

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