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A Chromebook laptop went up in smoke at a Rochester charter school on Wednesday afternoon. The Rochester Fire Department is investigating whether it’s part of a TikTok trend that’s left school officials concerned. During the challenge, called “The Chromebook”, students try to set their laptops on fire by sticking thin metal objects in the USB […]
Food insecurity is rising in the Rochester area, according to Feeding America’s latest “Map the Meal Gap” report. Nearly 10,000 more people in Foodlink’s service region faced food insecurity in 2023 compared to 2022. Monroe County’s rate is now 13%, with the 14605 ZIP code reaching 31.7%. Local organizations like Rochester Hope food pantry report […]
A Monroe County jury convicted Eliezar Ortiz Jr., 27, in the May 2024 shooting that injured two adults and led to the loss of an unborn child. Prosecutors say Ortiz opened fire at a Greece home in retaliation for a school dispute involving the victim’s son. He was found guilty of attempted murder, assault, and […]
With festival season approaching, events like the Rochester Lilac Festival and Spencerport Fireman’s Carnival are enforcing stricter security measures. Organizers are implementing bag checks, fencing perimeters, banning backpacks, and requiring underage attendees to be accompanied by adults. The changes come in response to past incidents involving youth disturbances and weapons. Event leaders emphasize that safety […]
17-year-old Danyelisse Pabon-Cubero has died after being shot during a double shooting on Alphonse Street in Rochester. Police say she was not the intended target. An adult man was also injured but is expected to survive. 18-year-old Michael Garcia was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and weapons possession. Police say the shooting was […]
An 18-year-old, Michael Garcia, was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a retaliatory shooting in Rochester left a man injured and a 17-year-old girl critically wounded, prompting a multi-agency investigation and hours-long street closure. Teen arrested for Rochester shooting that led to Brockport investigation
The federal government filed a lawsuit against the City of Rochester, NY, alleging its sanctuary city policies obstruct immigration enforcement and violate federal law. The city’s resolution restricts communication with ICE and CBP, which federal officials argue unlawfully discriminates against and hinders their operations. Rochester officials, including Mayor Evans and City Council President Miguel Melendez, […]
Wendy Stone of Rochester pleaded guilty to hiding her deceased boyfriend’s body for nine months to continue collecting his Social Security and SNAP benefits. Stone moved his body to the basement and poured bleach over it to mask the smell. She fraudulently received over $9,000 in public funds and faces up to 10 years in […]
Rochester is intensifying efforts to curb the illegal use and sale of dirt bikes and ATVs on city streets. Mayor Malik Evans announced a firm policy: for every 50 vehicles confiscated, the city will crush them. As part of the crackdown, the city has filed a lawsuit against “The Plug Wireless,” a business on Hudson […]
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 […]
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