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The Rochester City School District will celebrate Monroe High School on Tuesday after the Red Jackets won the Class B New York State Championship earlier this month. Monroe captured the first state title in RCSD history with a 34–0 win over Sleepy Hollow at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. Players will visit RCSD’s Central […]
Blossom Road has reopened following a water main break near Ellison Hills Drive in the town of Penfield. The road had been closed between the entrance to Ellison Park and Blossom Road at Browncroft Boulevard. Blossom Road re-opens after water main break
Rochester residents and businesses are responsible for clearing snow from sidewalks in front of their properties until snowfall reaches four inches, at which point the city begins plowing. While the average household pays about $98 a year for city plowing, property owners must clear sidewalks within four daylight hours after a storm ends or face […]
With frigid temperatures in the 10-day forecast, Monroe County leaders are reminding people about free transportation to warming centers. The county issues “Code Blue” any time temperatures dip below 32 degrees or winter weather conditions pose a serious risk. During that time, RTS bus services offer free transportation to shelters, including the Open Door Mission […]
With freezing temperatures in Monroe County, Code Blue was activated, prompting shelters like House of Mercy and Open Door Mission to open warming centers. These shelters provide food, warmth, and a welcoming space for unhoused individuals. Executive Director Michael Ford emphasized the importance of dignity and community, while guests like Kattie Brighon and Verlanda shared […]
Monroe County hosted its annual Lights on for Life Motorcade to mark National Impaired Driving Awareness Month. Organized by the STOP-DWI Program and families of DWI victims, the event aimed to honor victims and raise awareness. STOP-DWI is funded entirely by fines from impaired drivers and reinvests those funds into outreach and education. Despite a […]
Monroe County’s beloved Winterfest is returning January 17 at Mendon Ponds Park. This family-friendly event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature outdoor winter activities. Highlights include the Hot Cocoa Races, with road and trail 5Ks and a kids’ run hosted by YellowJacket Racing and Fleet Feet. The event is free, and […]
Here’s a concise summary of the flu situation around Rochester for the week ending Nov. 22, according to the New York State Department of Health: Overall: Flu cases are spiking notably in Monroe and Wayne counties, while Livingston and Ontario counties saw minor changes. Flu cases spiking around the Rochester area, according to state’s Flu […]
Five suspects were arrested early Thursday after breaking into more than 100 vehicles in Monroe County. Starting around 4 a.m., police received numerous reports of vehicle larcenies. Deputies located the suspects’ vehicle in Perinton and pursued it until it stopped near Green Ridge and Green Valley roads. Drone and K-9 units were then used to […]
In 2024, Monroe County conducted 6,768 Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations, but 76% were unfounded, meaning no abuse or neglect was found, according to a joint report by HOPE585 and The Children’s Agenda. The report estimated that these unfounded investigations cost taxpayers $13.76 million, or roughly $2,676 per case, due to staffing, travel, legal reviews, […]
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