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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Homelessness in Rochester has surged, with a 41% increase compared to last year, according to a report from the state comptroller. One affected family, the Greens — a man, his fiancée, and their 9-month-old twin babies — became homeless after their rent rose on August 18, leaving them unable to find affordable housing. While Monroe County offers […]
A 41-year-old man, Vincent Roselli, was arrested after allegedly calling in a false bomb threat at the Woodspring Suites hotel in Greece, New York. Police determined no explosives were present and traced the call to another hotel, the Extended Stay America. Investigators say Roselli made the hoax after he, his spouse, and children were asked […]
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport recorded its most active summer in over a decade, with 371,775 outbound passengers and 742,924 total travelers June–August. August alone topped 130,000 emplanements—the strongest summer month since the 1990s—and approached 2007’s benchmark of 391,623 boardings. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello credited terminal upgrades and expanded air service, noting this […]
Most of Monroe County and surrounding regions are now under “severe drought” conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. In response, Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statewide burn ban effective October 2–15, prohibiting brush burning, debris disposal, and uncontained fires. Contained fire pits and small cooking fires remain allowed. The Department of Environmental Conservation reported […]
Over 500 youth in Monroe County will gain job experience through ROC Your Job, a $4 million after-school employment program launched in partnership with RochesterWorks. Aimed at youth aged 14–20 from low-income households (at or below 200% of the federal poverty level), the initiative helps participants build resumes and improve future employment prospects. Monroe County Executive […]
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