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Student Aide III – Legal Internship Opportunity NYS Unified Court System | Summer 2026 Position Title: Student Aide III (Legal Internship)Job Group: NSLocation: Multiple locations across New York StateCompensation: $30.00 per hourAppointment Type: Full-Time, TemporaryProgram Dates: July 6, 2026 – August 12, 2026 About the Program The New York State Unified Court System is committed […]
Here’s a concise summary of the flu situation around Rochester for the week ending Nov. 22, according to the New York State Department of Health: Overall: Flu cases are spiking notably in Monroe and Wayne counties, while Livingston and Ontario counties saw minor changes. Flu cases spiking around the Rochester area, according to state’s Flu […]
Kat Sirico, a 40-year-old University of Rochester dance production lecturer, died in a tragic workplace accident while working at the Jacob’s Pillow dance festival in western Massachusetts. Sirico was assisting with stage setup when a dolly carrying platforms got out of control, ultimately striking and fatally injuring them. Authorities confirmed it was an accident and […]
The Rochester Fire Department has teamed up with local artists to customize ladder covers on its fire trucks with graffiti-style artwork. The covers feature community symbols and mascots, enhancing the trucks’ presence and fostering local pride. Firefighter Jason Schneeberger said the designs inspire the crew and strengthen their connection with the neighborhoods they serve. This […]
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. […]
Community members and scholars from Freedom Scholars Learning Center gathered outside Rochester’s City Hall to hold a Day of Action promoting culturally responsive curricula in public education. Themed “Public Education is Public Good,” the event included youth-led performances, original student poems and songs, and a Gallery Walk featuring student-created artwork envisioning their futures. Older students […]
A 16-year-old in Rochester, NY accidentally shot a friend with a ghost gun during a mishandling incident early July 8. Police responded to Parsells Avenue around midnight and found the injured teen, who was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators discovered a loaded ghost gun at the scene. Both the shooter and […]
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 […]
July 2nd is Austin Steward Day, one of Rochester’s first Black business owners and a prominent abolitionist. Organized by the Community Justice Initiative, the celebration takes place at the Arnett Library and includes community discussions, reenactments, and the presentation of the Austin Steward Award to three local changemakers. Steward, a freed slave, played a pivotal […]
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 […]
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