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An 18-year-old man was arrested at Mendon Ponds Park after giving Monroe County deputies false identification, including a passport belonging to his father. After failing to confirm his identity, Border Patrol was called. The teen, Marco Antonio Cela Mayancela, was charged with unlicensed operation of a vehicle and handed over to federal agents. A woman […]
Monroe County and the city of Rochester have established a new Deaf Equity Council, announced on Monday. The council aims to improve communication and understanding between elected officials and the deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing communities, addressing gaps in access and support. https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/shaping-the-future-monroe-county-launches-new-deaf-equity-council/
New York State Police issued over 11,500 tickets during their St. Patrick’s Day weekend enforcement campaign. The crackdown included sobriety checkpoints, underage drinking enforcement, and increased patrols targeting speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive behavior. A total of 239 people were arrested for DWI, and officers investigated 563 crashes, none of which were fatal. In the […]
The Urban-Suburban Program, the oldest voluntary desegregation initiative in the U.S., celebrated its 60th anniversary with a gala at the Memorial Art Gallery. Since its inception in 1965, the program has made a significant impact, currently enrolling 900 “educational residents” from Rochester in 14 suburban districts, including Brighton, Hilton, and Pittsford. Applications for the program […]
The 2025 Special Olympics New York Winter Games officially kicked off in Rochester with an exciting opening ceremony at the Riverside Convention Center on Friday night. Nearly 900 athletes and coaches gathered to celebrate and prepare for a weekend of competition across Monroe County. Athletes will compete in seven sports, including cross-country skiing, figure skating, […]
Monroe County and the City of Rochester have implemented a nurse navigator program to address the healthcare crisis. Launched in January 2022, the program allows 911 callers with non-life-threatening issues to speak with a nurse navigator instead of automatically receiving an ambulance. This optional service aims to optimize emergency response resources. While the program is […]
The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office has launched an investigation into Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans following allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. DA Sandra Doorley will review the findings of an investigative report that accuses Evans of making inappropriate remarks to a female employee and violating the town’s anti-harassment policies. The report also includes […]
Hospitals in Rochester, including Strong Hospital at URMC, are operating beyond capacity, with more than 120% of licensed beds occupied. Due to the surge in flu, COVID-19, and RSV cases, some patients are receiving care in hallways as hospital staff struggle to manage the influx. Dr. Michael Apostolakos of URMC reported over 30 flu patients […]
Influenza cases in Monroe County have surged by 51%, with 1,060 cases reported for the week ending January 18, alongside 84 hospitalizations. Statewide, cases rose 46%, totaling 48,291. This season is peaking later than in the previous two years, leading to capacity challenges in local hospitals due to concurrent outbreaks of RSV and COVID. During […]
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Influenza cases in Monroe County have risen sharply, with a 51% increase reported for the week ending January 18, according to the New York State Flu Tracker. The county recorded 1,060 cases and 84 hospitalizations, contributing to a statewide surge of 48,291 cases, up 46%. This flu season, peaking later than […]
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