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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
The report describes long estimated wait times at Monroe County DMV locations, including warnings of 7 to 8½ hours at the downtown Rochester office at 10 a.m. on a Monday. It says the county introduced a new check-in system a few months earlier and the state launched a new backend system for all DMVs a […]
A statue of the Virgin Mary that was taken from the grotto outside Holy Cross Church in Rochester has been recovered and returned to the parish. Church leaders said the statue will be placed on display inside the church this weekend for parishioners to view. Officials have not released details about where it was found […]
Rochester is launching a new festival centered on the city’s “Flower City Mark,” a stylized icon that has been used for decades in local branding. The article traces how the mark originated in a federal-era city branding project and later became widely adopted across Rochester on signs, stickers, apparel, and other materials. Organizers said the […]
Long waits at Monroe County DMV offices Monday were caused by a glitch in the new QLess system, which showed 6–8 hour waits despite actual times averaging 84 minutes. Clerk Jamie Romeo said the error has been fixed. REAL ID appointments remain booked 45 days out, and some transactions take longer due to recent statewide […]
A statue of the Virgin Mary was stolen from a grotto at Holy Cross Church, according to pastor Father William Coffas. The grotto, built by four local brothers after surviving World War II, serves as a historic prayer site dedicated to veterans. The church is asking for the statue to be returned safely with no […]
The City of Rochester announced its spring recreation season at R-Centers, with more than 100 programs scheduled to run through June. There will be programming for children, adults, and families, and activities hosted across multiple R-Center locations around the city. Offerings include sports, fitness, and enrichment activities. City officials said the goal is to make […]
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Residents and members of a community group called Keep East Avenue Green urged Rochester officials to preserve a green space at 125 Charlotte St., at Union Street and Charlotte Street. The parcel is being considered for potential development, which prompted neighbors to advocate for keeping the area as open space. Organizers said green spaces are […]
Rochester City Council is considering legislation that would penalize members for repeated unexcused absences from official meetings. The proposal sets an attendance requirement covering regular council meetings, public hearings, and a member’s designated committee meetings. Under the plan described, after two unexcused absences, a councilmember would lose a month of pay for each additional unexcused […]
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