New York State
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Former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson were attacked Friday night while walking near their home in New York City. Police arrived at the scene on Second Avenue around 8:30 p.m., finding a 20-year-old man with facial injuries and a 70-year-old man with head injuries. Although the victims were not initially named, it […]
Domestic violence reports in Monroe County have significantly increased in 2023, according to the Willow Domestic Violence Center. More than half of Rochester residents and nearly half of those in surrounding suburbs reported experiencing physical abuse. The county’s domestic violence rates are approximately twice as high as the state average. One alarming trend is the […]
The Rochester City School District (RCSD) announced public hearings to address six schools identified as “Receivership schools” under the New York State Department of Education’s Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) model. Receivership schools must show significant improvements in student achievement, and superintendents are granted increased authority to manage these schools. The six schools include School […]
A Rochester family is actively opposing planned changes to New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), which allows individuals with disabilities and the elderly to choose their caregivers, including family members. Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration defends the changes, stating they are necessary to make the program sustainable and efficient. The reforms include reducing the […]
Legal experts are scrutinizing bail reform and the juvenile justice system after a 17-year-old, who had been arrested 12 times and was on parole, caused a deadly car crash in Brighton, New York. The teenager, who killed 92-year-old Thomas Chase while driving a stolen car, had previously been involved in numerous “smash-and-grab” incidents. Former Erie […]
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has launched a newly redesigned website aimed at enhancing customer service. The updated site features a more intuitive interface and streamlined content, allowing users to easily navigate various DMV services. DMV Commissioner Mark Schroeder emphasized that the website upgrade is part of a broader transformation to […]
Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, CEO of the Urban League of Rochester, has been sworn in as the chair of the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. The commission was established to examine the impact of slavery in New York and its ongoing effects on Black residents. Dr. Hawkins, a prominent community leader, expressed her […]
Applications are now open for the New York State Police entrance exam, part of a $66 million initiative announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase the number of troopers and enhance public safety, particularly in tracking illegal guns. The recruitment drive includes more training academy classes, with testing starting on August 15. Applicants must be […]
The new partnership between ‘Field and Fork Network’ and Tops Friendly Markets in Rochester, N.Y. aims to stretch the value of SNAP benefits through the expanded ‘Double Up Food’ initiative. This program matches every dollar spent on fresh produce with an additional dollar, up to $20, effectively doubling the purchasing power for SNAP users. For […]
As part of New York’s state budget, $350 million has been allocated to aid moderate- and low-income families through the Empire State Child Tax Credit. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that one million New York families will receive checks of up to $330 per child by the end of August. The credit applies to families with […]