Politics
The Federal Communications Commission is considering a request by a conservative group to loosen rules on political robocalls, including those with artificial intelligence-generated voices, before November’s midterm elections. Federal law currently bans most robocalls to cellphones unless the caller gets consent beforehand. The petition calls for a waiver that would allow political groups to use […]
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul expanded New York’s free community college program on Monday to include adults who already have degrees. Starting in January 2027, the state will pay for tuition, fees, and books for New Yorkers aged 25 to 55 who return to public campuses to study high-demand fields. Hochul announced the policy […]
The proposal has stalled and most Americans are on track to “fall back” within a month. That means many Americans will “gain” an extra hour and switch clocks and timepieces back an hour. Before clock changes kick in, here’s everything to know about daylight saving time. his autumn, daylight saving time is scheduled to end […]
The Monroe County Board of Elections and Mayor Malik Evans are set to announce several pop-up events at Rochester’s R-Centers to ensure that people understand the voting process ahead of General Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Check back for details on the upcoming events. This election season, all 435 House seats and 35 of […]
Local leaders gathered Thursday to share the most recent statistics on domestic violence as October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Monroe County. Leaders shared the most recent statistics in both Monroe County and the city of Rochester. Last year, city rates of domestic violence reports were nearly two and a half times higher than […]
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 […]
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 […]
Zoning isn’t glamorous, but it decides a lot about daily life. It shapes where housing can go, what kind of businesses can open on your corner, how tall buildings can be, and whether a vacant lot becomes a home, a shop, or stays empty. Right now, Rochester is on the verge of rewriting those rules […]
A report released by the state comptroller on Wednesday shows the growing popularity of sports betting as the football season picks up across the nation. The trend is particularly noticeable in New York. “While the legalization of mobile sports betting in New York has boosted state revenues, the rise in problem gambling, particularly among young […]
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