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Three people were charged after deputies said a woman and her two children were abducted from a home in Perinton on Saturday and later found safe in Rochester. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office issued an AMBER Alert and tracked the victims through surveillance footage and a countywide search. Authorities arrested Gamil S. Ahmed, Omar Saleh, and Dajour L. Paul, charging each […]
At least 21 vehicles had their tires slashed along Culver Road near Seabreeze Amusement Park in an apparent random act, according to Irondequoit Police Department. Police released surveillance video of a person of interest and are asking anyone with information to call 911 or (585) 336-6000. Tire-slashing spree leaves 21 vehicles damaged in Irondequoit; person of interest sought
New York lawmakers passed the Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act, which would ban certain additives and tighten food safety rules. Critics, including Josh Jensen, warn it could raise grocery prices as companies adjust ingredients and supply chains—especially with a potential ban on potassium bromate used in flour. The state may also spend up to $30 […]
Erie County has passed a new law banning retailers from collecting , including technologies like facial recognition. The move is being praised by Monroe County lawmakers, who say they want to adopt similar protections. Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart said she acted after learning that Wegmans had used biometric identification technology in some stores for […]
The Town of Greece is preparing for potential flooding as Lake Ontario water levels rise to about 246.8 feet, nearing the 247.3-foot flood stage. This has sparked concern among lakefront residents, including those along Edgemere Drive. Local officials plan to provide sand and empty bags to help residents protect their properties. Residents are also being […]
Drivers in Rochester got a strange surprise Monday when I-390 North was littered with paper near Scottsville Road. It looked concerning, but the United States Postal Service clarified the debris was undeliverable bulk business mail—essentially recycling material—that spilled from a contracted truck. Crews from the New York State Department of Transportation quickly cleaned it up. No personal mail was involved—just an […]
Two Rochester smoke shops—Unique Smoke Shop and Mr. Starlight Smoke Shop—were shut down after a state investigation into illegal cannabis sales. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management and Rochester Police Department seized about $1.3 million worth of cannabis products, including flower, vapes, edibles, and pre-rolls. Both shops were padlocked and ordered to close as part of ongoing efforts to crack down […]
State Police ran a targeted enforcement effort called “Operation Hard Hat” in Brighton along Route 590 near the Monroe Avenue overpass construction site. Over a six-hour period, troopers issued 66 tickets—most for speeding through the work zone. The operation is meant to crack down on unsafe driving in construction areas, where workers are especially vulnerable. […]
Health experts warn that more sun exposure increases skin cancer risk, largely due to UV light, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Skin Cancer Foundation offered free screenings in Rochester to promote early detection and shared tips like using sunscreen and limiting sun exposure. Free skin cancer screenings offered in Rochester by mobile […]
More than 1,000 volunteers are taking part in this year’s Clean Sweep, a statewide effort organized by the New York State Canal Corporation to prepare the Canalway Trail system for spring and summer. From April 17 to 19, around 140 cleanup events will focus on clearing debris and improving trail conditions. The Rochester region alone […]
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