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Rochester City Council approved selling 125 Charlotte Street to a local developer, who plans to build 11 affordable townhouses on the site. The small green space, part of the city’s long-running Inner Loop redevelopment effort, had remained undeveloped for years. The decision faced community opposition, including protests and petitions—one with over 1,000 signatures—aimed at preserving […]
The City of Rochester is appealing a recent court ruling that stripped the Rochester Police Accountability Board of its investigative powers. The appeal, filed in state court, seeks to reverse the decision that left the PAB with only the ability to exist as an entity and to make policy recommendations to the Rochester Police Department. […]
Health experts warn that more sun exposure increases skin cancer risk, largely due to UV light, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Skin Cancer Foundation offered free screenings in Rochester to promote early detection and shared tips like using sunscreen and limiting sun exposure. Free skin cancer screenings offered in Rochester by mobile […]
Advocates for Rochester’s Police Accountability Board will speak Tuesday at City Hall, worried about the board’s future after all investigators were laid off. The New York State Appellate Court recently ruled the PAB cannot independently investigate police misconduct. Rochester City Council plans to appeal and will vote on hiring outside lawyers. Advocates voice concerns about Rochester PAB’s future, council […]
Rochester officials are holding a series of public meetings to gather community feedback on whether automated traffic enforcement should be part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative, which focuses on reducing and ultimately eliminating deadly and serious crashes. Rather than rolling out a plan, the city is still in the early stages, using these sessions […]
The City of Rochester released its final zoning code proposal, a document that has been in development for several years as part of the city’s effort to modernize land use regulations. The updated code is expected to address housing density, mixed-use development, and neighborhood commercial districts. City officials have held multiple rounds of public input […]
On this week’s Rochester in Focus, host Lynette Adams spoke with the organizers of the upcoming “Gloves Up, Guns Down” local event, which uses boxing as a platform to promote anti-violence efforts among Rochester youth. She also spoke with a local pastor about a digital literacy program. The “Gloves Up, Guns Down” initiative brings together […]
The second annual Eat Local New York Restaurant Week is running from April 13 through April 26, encouraging residents across the state to visit community restaurants offering prix-fixe or special discounted menus. Participating locations in the Rochester and Finger Lakes area include restaurants in Brockport, Canandaigua, Fairport, and surrounding communities. The event is sponsored locally […]
More than 1,000 volunteers are taking part in this year’s Clean Sweep, a statewide effort organized by the New York State Canal Corporation to prepare the Canalway Trail system for spring and summer. From April 17 to 19, around 140 cleanup events will focus on clearing debris and improving trail conditions. The Rochester region alone […]
Monroe County is bringing back its Mobile Household Hazardous Waste and Pharmaceutical Collection Program, offering eight free collection events for residents. What you can dispose of Items accepted include: 2026 Event Schedule
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