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A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured in a hit-and-run while riding an electric scooter near Avenue D and Bauman Street. He was hit by a westbound sedan that fled the scene and is now being treated at Strong Memorial Hospital. Police are investigating and asking anyone with information to call 911. 12-year-old boy has life-threatening […]
Two boys, ages 17 and 12, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot near Webster Avenue in Rochester on Monday around 5 p.m. Police responded to reports of gunfire and discovered both victims—one from Rochester and the other from Greece. The scene included multiple locations taped off, including the Sully Branch Library, the Thomas […]
As the weather warms up, Rochester police are reminding residents of the rules for safely and legally operating e-bikes and e-scooters. According to RPD Traffic Enforcement Officer James Thuerck, riders must use bike lanes or ride on the right-hand side of the road, and sidewalks are strictly off-limits. In New York State, e-scooters are capped […]
Rochester Police confirmed that a 10-year-old child was responsible for a vehicle accident Sunday afternoon after crashing into two cars and a storefront. The incident occurred around 3:07 p.m. at Rainbow clothing store on Lyell Avenue. Authorities say the child was in a 2019 Jeep Cherokee with their mother and another adult who had left […]
The University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology have confirmed that several of their international students have been affected by recent visa revocations. At least 11 U of R students and recent graduates lost their visas, with nine removed from the federal student visa system. This follows a reported government crackdown on foreign students […]
Walking in God’s Grace Ministries is hosting its second annual Spring Health Fair in Rochester, offering a holistic approach to community wellness by focusing on physical, mental, and financial health. Scheduled for Friday at the Montgomery Neighborhood Center, the fair will feature 50 vendors—up from 42 last year—providing information and services on topics ranging from […]
Clever Real Estate has released its annual ranking of the best pizza cities in the U.S., evaluating various factors such as the number of pizza restaurants, average prices, Google searches (to determine the “Pizza Passion Score”), and survey results from 2,000 Americans. Rochester, NY, topped the list with an impressive Pizza Passion Score of 98 […]
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 […]
A 19-year-old man, Dhymere Bailey, was arraigned on Saturday in Rochester City Court for the homicide of 39-year-old Sandra Blanding. He pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. The incident occurred Wednesday morning near a vacant lot on Spencer Street. Police apprehended Bailey on Friday after he attempted […]
Homelessness in Rochester is worsening due to rising rents, income disparities, and a housing shortage, according to local experts. Michael Gilbert, director of development for the Salvation Army of Greater Rochester, emphasized that homelessness can affect anyone. The Salvation Army operates shelters with 57 beds, but they serve only a small fraction of the over […]
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