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A New York City grandmother is still waiting for a refund after a Rochester hotel closed unexpectedly on the day she arrived for her granddaughter’s track meet. Sarah Sinclair booked through a Buy Now, Pay Later service and was directed between the hotel and payment provider when she requested her money back. Consumer advocates recommend […]
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed a teenager on Rochester’s north side, according to the Rochester Police Department. Police said Daequan Brown, 19, was running through a parking lot on North Clinton Avenue around 12:30 a.m. Aug. 1, where several hundred people had gathered, when he allegedly began […]
Local leaders gathered Thursday to share the most recent statistics on domestic violence as October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Monroe County. Leaders shared the most recent statistics in both Monroe County and the city of Rochester. Last year, city rates of domestic violence reports were nearly two and a half times higher than […]
A woman is facing charges for allegedly abusing her 1- and 2-year-old children, leaving one of them with serious injuries and in critical condition at Strong Memorial Hospital, according to the Rochester Police Department. Police said the woman called 911 at 1:27 a.m. Wednesday to report that her 2-year-old son was unconscious and experiencing abnormal […]
The third annual HBCU football classic returns to Rochester this weekend. It kicked off today with a college expo, giving juniors and seniors an opportunity to engage with representatives from dozens of historically black colleges and universities. Organizers say that last year, there were 900 on-the-spot acceptances for attendees and $6 million in scholarships awarded. […]
Gun violence in Rochester continues to fall, with several key measures now well below their 10-year averages. City leaders provided an update Tuesday on public safety following the spring and summer, highlighting declines in shootings and gun-related homicides while also raising concerns about persistent domestic violence. According to the city’s August report for New York’s […]
What does a fulfilling life look like for you? That’s the question at the center of ILLUMINATE LIVE™, a two-day experience coming to the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center on Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29, from 9 AM to 5 PM each day. Presented by The Illuminate Group LLC, the event […]
The International Plaza, 828 North Clinton Ave., will bring its 2026 Events season to a close with two exciting celebrations in October. The Latin American Festival: Tribute to Selena, on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 5 p.m., will showcase music, dance, cuisine, and art from across Latin America, featuring Alma de Mexico. The Hispanic Heritage […]
Rochester homeowners 65 and older can learn about property tax savings at a city workshop Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rochester City Hall. The workshop will cover the Senior Citizen Tax Exemption and other tax relief programs. Staff will answer questions, review eligibility and help residents understand what documents they need to […]
Rochester police are investigating two separate hit-and-run incidents that left pedestrians injured, including a Monday morning crash on Weld Street that led investigators to a 63-year-old woman.
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