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Highland Park reservoir has been drained as of Monday after the body of a missing man was discovered that caused a water boil advisory for half of Rochester. The reservoir will be thoroughly cleaned and be back up and running within a couple of weeks. Highland Park Reservoir drained (rochesterfirst.com)
During the arraignment of Jermaine Williams in Rochester City Court on June 1, 2024, a brawl erupted. Williams, charged with the May 6 double homicide of Timothy Chealey and Shatina Jones on Rialto Street, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges. The incident, stemming from an altercation at a concert, left two dead and another […]
Mayor Malik D. Evans and Monroe County Executive Adam J. Bello proclaimed Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9 as Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend in Rochester and Monroe County, joining a national movement to associate gun violence with the color that hunters wear to protect human life. Gun Violence Awareness Day and […]
On May 25, 2024, a 51-year-old worker was fatally struck while working in a manhole at a gas station located at Lyell Avenue and Mt. Read Boulevard in Rochester, NY. The incident occurred when a 45-year-old driver, who drove into the gas station parking lot around 11:30 a.m., accidentally hit the worker, who was obscured […]
The Strong Museum in Rochester, NY, has reopened its “Wegmans Super Kids Market” exhibit after a temporary closure for renovations. The exhibit, which allows children to simulate shopping at a Wegmans store, reopened on May 22, 2024, with new features including a manager’s stand and a cake decorating area. Several sections of the exhibit have […]
The City of Rochester and Mayor Malik Evans temporarily shut down a restaurant on East Main Street after a wild weekend involving dirt bikes and ATVs that resulted in four RPD officers to be injured. The City of Rochester is cracking down on businesses that encourage bad behavior on their premises. Rochester restaurant Casa Campo closed […]
On Mother’s Day, three mothers from Rochester, N.Y., who have endured the heartbreaking loss of their sons to murder, shared their stories of grief and their efforts to find purpose in their pain. Sirena Cotton, who lost her son Christopher in 2007, turned her sorrow into activism by founding ROC the Peace, an anti-violence organization […]
In Rochester, New York, a series of incidents involving reckless driving by teens in stolen cars has prompted police action. Over the past 24 hours, five teenagers have been arrested following dangerous driving activities, including a chase that ended with three young suspects aged between 13 and 16 in custody. These events occurred near Franklin […]
Cecilia’s Place officially opened in Rochester on May 10th, 2024, marking a significant step forward in addressing homelessness in the area. Located in the historic Polvino building in Central Park, this new facility is part of the mission-driven efforts of person-centered housing options, which aim to reduce homelessness and rebuild lives. Charlie Albanese, CEO and […]
More Affordable housing is coming to the downtown area. The Center City Courtyard project will provide 164 housing units located at the corner of S.Plymouth and West Main Street. The project will also provide services available to veterans and substance abuse. New 164-unit affordable housing complex coming to downtown Rochester (13wham.com)