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Monroe County has become the first in New York state to launch a custom Alexa skill for recycling questions. This initiative is one of the few in the country. The Alexa skill is free to enable through the Alexa Skill Store on an Amazon smart device or by downloading the app on a smartphone. Residents can […]
Authorities in Rochester and Monroe County are warning the public about 29-year-old Oleksandr Levytskyy of Irondequoit, who is accused of stalking and harassing multiple women. He was recently arrested for following a woman to work and making sexual comments, then released due to state law. He had also been arrested in July for similar behavior. […]
Emergency crews responded to a construction site accident on Rush Henrietta Town Line Road in Monroe County after a dump truck tipped over on August 6. The crash occurred around 3 p.m., trapping the driver inside the cab. Firefighters from the Henrietta Fire District were able to extricate the individual, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The […]
Monroe County will receive over $6.3 million through New York’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative to address violent crime, particularly gun violence. The Rochester Police Department, Monroe County DA’s Office, Probation Department, Sheriff’s Office, and Greece Police Department will each receive a portion to support efforts such as overtime, equipment upgrades, personnel, and training. […]
The Monroe County Water Authority (MCWA) recently notified customers of a long-overlooked violation dating back to 1998. The New York State Department of Health found MCWA had failed to install a required corrosion control system—due to incorrect guidance from the DOH itself. While the water remains safe and has never exceeded lead action levels, the […]
Jamie Peterson of Rochester, NY, is raising awareness about lead poisoning after her son Ryder tested with an alarmingly high blood lead level of 182—nearly four times the emergency threshold. Peterson moved into a rental property in 2021, unaware it contained lead hazards. Her son, then 18 months old, showed developmental delays and was diagnosed […]
Community activists, faith leaders, and legislators are urging Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley to drop charges against Cyonna Badger, a mother charged with criminally negligent homicide and endangering the welfare of a child after her 7-year-old son, Hakeem, was fatally struck by a U-Haul while crossing the street. The tragic incident occurred on July […]
Primary Day in New York includes a high-stakes three-way Democratic primary for Rochester mayor, with incumbent Malik Evans facing off against Mary Lupien and Shashi Ranjan. Voters are also selecting five city council-at-large members and three school board members. Ontario County hosts a Republican primary for district attorney. Voting is open from 6 a.m. to […]
Monroe County is now ranked as the top real estate market in New York and fifth in the nation, with homes selling in under 10 days and prices nearing $250,000. Buyers often offer above asking and waive inspections to compete. Community Bank’s Scott Bowser advises budgeting conservatively to allow room for negotiations. Lower-income buyers face […]
The Monroe County Legislature unanimously approved a $200,000 security plan Tuesday to address safety concerns at Ontario Beach Park in Charlotte, following recent violent incidents, including youth fights. Originally planned for next year, the project was fast-tracked and will include stop-arm gates at the parking lot to manage traffic flow. Additional measures include increased police […]
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