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A woman is facing charges for allegedly abusing her 1- and 2-year-old children, leaving one of them with serious injuries and in critical condition at Strong Memorial Hospital, according to the Rochester Police Department. Police said the woman called 911 at 1:27 a.m. Wednesday to report that her 2-year-old son was unconscious and experiencing abnormal […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the investigation into an alleged 2024 sexual assault at Cornell University, saying newly released information has undermined her confidence in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the case. Hochul issued an executive order Thursday giving James’ office authority to […]
More than 100 Rush-Henrietta parents, students and community members gathered Wednesday to demand stronger school security after seven fights across the district since the start of the school year. With Homecoming approaching, district leaders said they will increase security at weekend events and add more personnel around students. Officials are also considering longer-term measures, including […]
An Iowa substitute teacher was fired after offering students extra credit in exchange for donations to her personal GoFundMe. Stephanie Mullaley, who worked for the Clinton Community School District, reportedly raised $140 from six donations toward an $1,800 goal. The money was intended to help fund a July 2026 trip to Ecuador, where she planned […]
The third annual HBCU football classic returns to Rochester this weekend. It kicked off today with a college expo, giving juniors and seniors an opportunity to engage with representatives from dozens of historically black colleges and universities. Organizers say that last year, there were 900 on-the-spot acceptances for attendees and $6 million in scholarships awarded. […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prison sentence just got shorter. The rapper, 56, has a new release date of Jan. 21, 2028, according to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons’ inmate records viewed by USA TODAY Tuesday, Sept. 29. He is currently incarcerated in New Jersey’s FCI Fort Dix for his July 2025 conviction on two counts of […]
Gun violence in Rochester continues to fall, with several key measures now well below their 10-year averages. City leaders provided an update Tuesday on public safety following the spring and summer, highlighting declines in shootings and gun-related homicides while also raising concerns about persistent domestic violence. According to the city’s August report for New York’s […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called for an outside investigation into Cornell University’s campus culture and its response to allegations by an unidentified female former student that she was raped by several men at a fraternity there in 2024. The governor said in part that she is seeking to determine whether “Cornell met […]
Parents, students, and teachers packed a Rush-Henrietta school board meeting Tuesday to demand action after several student fights, including one that sent a student to the hospital with a head injury. Students called for stronger discipline and more transparency, while Superintendent Dr. Barbara Mullen explained the district’s communication and disciplinary policies. The student who was […]
Community Cancer Screening Day Join us for Community Cancer Screening Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at School #22, 585 Upper Falls, Rochester, NY. This community event is FREE, and walk-ins are welcome! Services & Activities Take an important step toward your health and encourage your family, friends, and […]
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