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Monroe County and Community Broadband Networks are launching a program to bring affordable high-speed internet to over 26,000 low-income residents and small businesses in Rochester. Funded by $4.2 million from the American Rescue Plan, the program targets ZIP codes 14604, 14605, 14608, 14611, 14613, 14614, and 14621. Eligible residents—those enrolled in programs like SNAP, WIC, […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is evaluating Rochester as a site for new Remote Video Surveillance Systems (RVSS). The 140-foot-tall towers use infrared technology to detect and track movement within a seven-mile radius. CBP has operated similar towers nationwide for over 15 years, with 13 already in place in the Buffalo sector. Supporters argue the […]
Rochester residents who rely on SNAP benefits can now use them to purchase hot meals at seven local restaurants through New York State’s Restaurant Meals Program. The initiative supports individuals over 60, those with disabilities, and people experiencing homelessness, along with their spouses. Participants also receive a 10% discount when using SNAP. The program aims […]
Rochester’s citywide composting program has grown to include over 2,300 active participants who have diverted 145 tons of food waste from landfills so far in 2025. The program, which operates through all seasons, was launched four years ago as part of the city’s Climate Action Plan, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainability. […]
Rochester celebrated the opening of Center City Courtyard, a mixed-use development featuring 164 affordable and supportive housing units. The project aims to provide low- to moderate-income residents, as well as individuals facing past challenges, with stable housing and access to essential services. Located near downtown attractions, the development encourages residents to engage with city life. […]
Estermarie Jones, 35, of Rochester, appeared in court on charges tied to a massive elder fraud scheme. Prosecutors allege she used stolen identities to create fake driver’s licenses and bank accounts, register businesses, endorse checks, and withdraw funds, causing losses and attempted losses totaling nearly $190,000. Investigators also seized dozens of fraudulent IDs and bank […]
A tense encounter unfolded Tuesday on Westminster Road in Rochester, where federal immigration officers confronted two roofers and drew a large crowd of protesters. Cell phone video obtained by News 8 Wednesday shows Maria Garcia, program director of the Western New York Coalition of Farmworker Serving Agencies, questioning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents about whether […]
Monroe County officials and community leaders broke ground on a new 9/11 memorial at Gary Beikirch Park in Rochester. The monument aims to honor lives lost and celebrate first responders’ bravery while educating future generations. County Executive Adam Bello and Sheriff Todd Baxter emphasized the importance of memory, especially as younger generations grow up without […]
Three roofers in Rochester, NY, who sustained serious injuries on the job, now face potential deportation after filing a lawsuit. Attorney Albert Parisi revealed that the men, newly arrived immigrants, were injured while subcontracted by a local roofing company. After seeking legal recourse, immigration authorities began investigating, raising concerns about retaliation. The case follows a […]
A resident of Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has been hospitalized after receiving an overdose of medication, his family said. Thomas Pridgen was transferred to the hospital with a brain condition called encephalopathy, attributed to valproic acid toxicity. Linda Suggs, Pridgen’s cousin, described his condition at the hospital. “Very much out of it. He […]
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