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Bishop Jerry McCullough, founder of Rochester’s Faith Temple Apostolic Church, died at 84. He and his wife, Maggie, were longtime community leaders, known for outreach programs and fostering local connections.
Several new town supervisors across Monroe County are being sworn in following November’s general election, where multiple incumbents were defeated or chose not to run. All town supervisor positions in Monroe County were on the ballot in November, though some races were uncontested.
The GoodPhone Project unveiled three new free public phones in Rochester, allowing calls across the U.S. and several other countries. Installed at community locations and featuring local artwork, the project aims to expand access to communication and will continue to grow through partnerships.
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans began his second term Thursday at the Eastman School of Music, sworn in by his son, Cameron. Evans stressed unity and community involvement, calling collaboration “the Rochester way.” He outlined plans to build 100 homes on vacant lots and make Rochester the first New York city to remove all lead pipes, […]
Rochester Regional Health has temporarily reinstated a mask mandate across all clinical settings, including hospitals, ambulatory practices, and long-term and home care, due to a surge in respiratory illnesses. The policy, affecting visitors, patients, and staff, takes effect immediately and is expected to last about one month following a record-breaking spike in influenza cases statewide.
Power outages are rising across Rochester and Western New York as high wind warnings were in effect. Gusts up to 60 mph have caused downed trees, limbs, and power lines. Thousands are without power, including parts of Monroe, Orleans, and Genesee counties, while power has been restored in Ontario County. https://www.rochesterfirst.com/weather/power-outages-reported-as-high-wind-warnings-take-effect
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The Trump administration will begin garnishing wages of borrowers in default starting early January. Over 5 million borrowers are currently in default, a number that could soon rise to nearly 10 million, according to the Education Department. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/23/student-loan-borrowers-wage-garnishment.html
Nearly $400,000 worth of lobster bound for Costco was stolen while being transported from Massachusetts to Illinois and Minnesota after criminals impersonated legitimate truckers using fake IDs, spoofed emails, and burner phones. The freight company says this organized tactic is becoming more common, driving up supply-chain costs that consumers ultimately pay. The FBI is investigating […]
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