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More than $17 million worth of illegal cannabis products, along with a ghost gun, hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and six vehicles, were seized following a months-long investigation into an alleged cannabis trafficking operation in Monroe County. The Greece Police Department announced Monday that two men were arrested following an investigation that began […]
Rochester police say 35-year-old Shakara Green was killed in a shooting at the intersection of Clifford Avenue and North Street early Sunday morning. Green was pronounced dead at the scene. The Rochester Police Department says three 18-year-olds, a 20-year-old, and a 21-year-old were also injured in the shooting and were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The […]
On Saturday, August 1st Highland Bowl vibrant celebration of the rich cultures, creativity, and shared heritage of the African Diaspora is taking place, the Pan Afrikan Festival brings the community together for a full day of live music, cultural performances, great food, local vendors, education, wellness, and family-friendly fun. Attendees can expect an exciting lineup of […]
With dozens of local food and retail vendors expected to set up shop for its three-day run, the Puerto Rican Festival is organized by its nine-member board. Festival President Orlando Ortiz says that it takes about a year to plan the event and more than 60 people to assist with setup. Ortiz shared all there […]
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released a new report which shows a high concentration of hazardous waste has been found in soil near the old Kodak Hawkeye Plant on St. Paul Street The report shows the DEC completed a site characterization at 1405-1447 St. Paul Street between 2023-2024. Its findings include above-normal […]
Legislator Rachel Barnhart announced Monday she is running for Rochester City Council and will not seek reelection to the Monroe County Legislature. She said Councilmember Mary Lupien has decided not to run for reelection, and “is trusting me to carry the work forward.” Barnhart, a former journalist at 13WHAM and WROC-TV, was elected to the […]
For the third day in a row, News10NBC is tracking air quality concerns across the Rochester region because of smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota. The air quality is considered “unhealthy for sensitive groups” on Friday morning, according to AirNow’s air quality tracker, with an index of 146. That means people with heart or […]
Management at Pinnacle Apartments on South Avenue is speaking out after two elevators broke down and left residents with disabilities stranded outside the 18-floor building. Residents couldn’t get in or out of their apartments from Thursday evening into late Friday morning amid a stretch of heat and humidity. After crews fixed the smaller elevator, it broke again on Monday, […]
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is receiving over $5.4 million from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program and Airport Infrastructure Grant Program. Over $63.6 million in new federal funding has been awarded to upgrade airports in Upstate New York. $5,487,182 is going to ROC for various facilities and equipment upgrades. The funding is broken […]
More than 100 city students received special recognition Wednesday evening. The Rochester Children’s Scholarship Fund held a ceremony to celebrate some of the top performers from around the Rochester City School District this academic year. The organization offers scholarship money to students who have an average of B or higher. This year, 90% of the seniors who […]
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