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Construction on 590 near Monroe Avenue has begun, bringing lane reductions, ramp closures, and longer commutes. The $51.5 million project will replace aging bridges and improve safety, but delays are expected through 2028. While it may frustrate drivers and impact local businesses, many agree the upgrades are long overdue. People react to 590 construction project
The Rochester City School District’s school bus ticket program has been issuing fines for just over two months, and new data shows a significant drop in violations. The program began with a two-and-a-half-month warning period for drivers, which ended on January 20th. So now that it’s been over two months since the program officially began […]
Source: WXXI News Published: March 23, 2026 New York’s Fourth Division Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that strips the Rochester Police Accountability Board of its investigative and disciplinary powers. The court agreed with a lower court ruling brought by the Rochester Police Locust Club union, finding that the PAB does not have the authority […]
Dr. Nicholas Nicosia, a local dentist, is suing Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart and attorney Nate McMurray for defamation. The lawsuit comes after allegations that Nicosia hosted a 2022 party mocking Juneteenth, featuring Donald Trump cut-outs, Juneteenth flags, buckets of fried chicken, and a woman impersonating Barnhart amid sexually explicit comments. Nicosia denies the claims, […]
Source: WXXI News Published: March 25, 2026 Kenisha June spent nearly four years navigating New York State requirements before opening Visions School of Beauty in the Ridge Clinton Plaza, making it the first Black-owned cosmetology school in Upstate New York. Since opening in January 2024, June has graduated 27 students and is expanding enrollment. Her […]
A Rochester Police officer continues to recover at Rochester General Hospital after he was shot in the line of duty on Friday, applying a tourniquet on himself to stop the bleeding. RPD Chief David Smith said the suspect took his own life after the shooting. According to Smith, the man pulled out a gun and […]
The lineup of regional and local artists performing for the 2026 Rochester Lilac Festival KeyBank Center Stage. WDKX’s Own Scott Mayo & Prime Time Funk will be Tuesday May 12th During the Rochester Music Hall Of Fame Takeover. Here is the full music lineup (Note: Headliners are bolded) FRIDAY MAY 8 Twelve Corners Middle School […]
A section of Dewey Avenue in Rochester will be closed Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. between Felix Street and Emerson Street for a water leak repair. Drivers should expect detours, traffic control, and possible delays. It’s best to plan an alternate route or allow extra travel time if you’re in the area. The […]
The City of Rochester is recruiting volunteers for a civilian panel that helps interview police officer candidates and advises leadership. Applicants must be 21+, live in Rochester, pass a background check, and commit to training and a two-year term. Deadline: March 30 (rolling applications). https://www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/department-human-resource-management/civilian-public-safety-interview-panel https://www.whec.com/top-news/city-of-rochester-looking-for-panel-of-volunteers-that-help-hire-rpd-officers
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