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R. Carlos Carballada, an involved figure in Rochester politics, business, and community, has died. Mayor Malik Evans announced Carballada’s death in a statement on Monday afternoon, calling him a “champion for the City of Rochester and a good friend.” Statement from Mayor Malik D. Evans on the passing of R. Carlos Carballada I was deeply […]
Authorities in Rochester and Monroe County are warning the public about 29-year-old Oleksandr Levytskyy of Irondequoit, who is accused of stalking and harassing multiple women. He was recently arrested for following a woman to work and making sexual comments, then released due to state law. He had also been arrested in July for similar behavior. […]
The Rochester Housing Authority is working to preserve public housing options in the city. The nonprofit organization cut the ribbon Tuesday on the new Parliament Arms and Fairfield Village housing projects on St. Paul Street. The $54 million renovation is breathing new life into a pair of more-than 50-year-old developments. Together, the Parliament-Fairfield project will create 103 new […]
A man in his 30s was shot and killed by Rochester police Thursday night in the 19th Ward after reportedly pulling a gun and refusing to drop it. Officers responded to reports of attempted car break-ins. A firearm was found next to the suspect. The NYS Attorney General is investigating, and the officers are on […]
The Rochester Board of Education approved a one-year contract extension with the Rochester Teachers Association. The contract includes a 4% salary increase for all association members and a $2,500 retention bonus for teachers active between June 1 and Sept. 15 of next year. District officials said the agreement, which amounts to about $7.5 million, was […]
Upstate Niagara Cooperative announced the closure of its Rochester dairy plant by the end of 2025, citing market shifts and declining demand for fresh milk. Nearly 100 employees will be impacted by the shutdown, with production shifting to other UNC facilities. CEO Kevin Ellis emphasized the difficult nature of the decision and pledged support for […]
Grammy Award-winning singer Chaka Khan will be coming to Rochester this Fall! Khan known for such hits as “Through the Fire” and “I Feel for You,” will be coming to the Kodak Center on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The show will start at 8 p.m. This comes after Webster Native Jon Dretto was chosen at the […]
Arkansas-based drive-thru beverage chain 7 Brew is entering the Rochester market with two new locations—one in Sweden opening September 8, and another in Greece on October 13. The brand focuses on speed and variety, serving coffee, tea, smoothies, shakes, energy drinks, and more, with over 20,000 flavor combinations. Each location will feature a compact, 540-square-foot […]
Rochester will host the 2025 Serious Play Conference, the continent’s largest game-based learning summit, from August 13–15 at St. John Fisher University. The event will gather over 300 experts—including educators, researchers, and developers—to explore how gaming is transforming sectors like healthcare, education, and government. With more than 120 speakers, the conference showcases Rochester as a […]
With temperatures climbing into the 90s, Rochester residents are relying heavily on air conditioning, leading to a significant increase in energy bills. To alleviate the financial burden, the city has opened several cooling centers and is encouraging the use of utility assistance programs. Residents like Damon Cottle and Lauren Watkins shared their strategies for minimizing […]
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