City of Rochester
A two-alarm fire is currently being fought at the Uneeda Tire Shop on Hudson Avenue. The Rochester Fire Department reported seeing two tractor-trailers and a pile of tires on fire. Over 40 firefighters are on scene. The cause of the fire is unknown, and no injuries have been reported. The shop also experienced a fire […]
A century-old eight-inch water main broke early Tuesday at Culver Road and Meredith Street in northeast Rochester, releasing about 2 million gallons of water. The incident left 36 customers without water and flooded around 10 basements. City officials are investigating why it took more than three hours for crews to respond. 2 million gallons of […]
Monroe County leaders and organizations are hosting a food drive on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Innovative Field to help families affected by SNAP benefit delays. Donations of healthy, nonperishable foods, baby supplies, hygiene items, and cleaning products will go to Foodlink for local distribution. Donors should enter through Lot […]
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake occurred Wednesday night in Lake Ontario, about 12 miles north of Pulteneyville. According to the USGS, the quake struck at 7:19 p.m. at a depth of 7.9 km, with an epicenter near 43.396°N, 77.175°W. Because of its small magnitude and offshore location, few—if any—people likely felt it. The city of Rochester […]
Early Voting Details Dates: Saturday, Oct. 25 – Sunday, Nov. 2 Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 4 Where to Vote: Any early voting site in Monroe County (you do not have to go to your assigned polling location during early voting) Early Voting Hours Saturdays, Sundays, Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday and […]
Five people were injured in a crash Wednesday afternoon on Rochester’s southwest side. Around 3:35 p.m., police say a stolen Kia with four teens inside was driving recklessly near Loretta Johnson Middle School, went onto baseball fields, then drove the wrong way on Epworth Street before crashing head-on with another vehicle. The 16-year-old driver suffered […]
Police in Rochester are searching for suspects after two mail carriers were robbed Thursday afternoon. The first incident happened around 3:20 p.m. on Clifford Avenue, followed by a second around 4:05 p.m. at Depew and Forbes streets. Property was stolen in both cases. K-9 units searched the areas but found nothing, and no arrests have […]
Local officials in Monroe County are raising concerns about rising gun thefts, especially from unlocked cars and unsecured homes. On average, 43 guns are stolen from vehicles and 58 from homes each year—most due to improper storage. Rochester Police Chief Dave Smith and Deputy Eric Perkins urge gun owners to use safes and secure storage, […]
ROC the Block, a community block party-style job fair series, is holding its third event Wednesday at the Salvation Army on West Avenue. The series began June 11 at The International Plaza and continues weekly on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The final fair is scheduled for Sept. 24 at Parcel 5. Employers […]
Rochester’s Pathways to Peace team, in partnership with Walking for Rochester, is hosting weekly cleanups and free barbecues to promote violence prevention services and connect with the community. Cleanups are scheduled for Wednesdays (Aug. 13, 20, 27) and barbecues for Thursdays (Aug. 14, 21, 28) from 5–7 p.m. at various city locations. Events will include […]
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