City of Rochester
A New York City grandmother is still waiting for a refund after a Rochester hotel closed unexpectedly on the day she arrived for her granddaughter’s track meet. Sarah Sinclair booked through a Buy Now, Pay Later service and was directed between the hotel and payment provider when she requested her money back. Consumer advocates recommend […]
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed a teenager on Rochester’s north side, according to the Rochester Police Department. Police said Daequan Brown, 19, was running through a parking lot on North Clinton Avenue around 12:30 a.m. Aug. 1, where several hundred people had gathered, when he allegedly began […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rochester homeowners 65 and older can learn about property tax savings at a city workshop Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rochester City Hall. The workshop will cover the Senior Citizen Tax Exemption and other tax relief programs. Staff will answer questions, review eligibility and help residents understand what documents they need to […]
Rochester police are investigating two separate hit-and-run incidents that left pedestrians injured, including a Monday morning crash on Weld Street that led investigators to a 63-year-old woman.
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 […]
Rochester police conducted a pedestrian safety detail on Lake Avenue this week, targeting traffic violations and working to improve safety for both pedestrians and drivers. The department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit issued 92 traffic tickets during the operation. Three vehicles were towed, and one person was arrested on an outstanding warrant. The enforcement effort comes as […]
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