News From Monroe County

Annual Reindeer Run may affect local traffic

Some road closures in downtown Rochester for the annual Reindeer 5K Run ...

Rochester's art community gathers for potential 'game-changing' meeting

A study triggered by the proposal of a large-scale performing arts center in Rochester may have led to a much bigger force in the city...

Rochester Board of Education to hold public forum in search for superintendent

The Rochester Board of Education is bringing the community in on the search for a new superintendent of schools...

Army of military elves prepare early Christmas surprise for a struggling veteran, family

A determined army of military elves worked around the clock Friday to prepare an early Christmas present for a struggling veteran family, a new place to live in a Rochester house...

Constance Mitchell remembered as a giant of Rochester community

A giant in the Rochester community has died...

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Some local students to be relieved of loan debt

The U.S. Department of Education announced this week that it will automatically cancel $150 million in student loans connected to for-profit colleges that have closed in recent years...

Man arrested for assaulting multiple residents, workers at Rochester group home

A man was arrested Friday after he allegedly assaulted residents and workers of a Rochester group home...

Mayor Warren appoints Melissa Barrett to Rochester City Court

Mayor Lovely A. Warren announced the appointment of Melissa Barrett as Rochester City Court judge.

Online post questions health impact of Starbucks' Juniper Latte on pregnant women

An online rumor is warning moms-to-be to stay away from a certain Starbucks latte, but doctors say there’s little to worry about....

Rochester civil rights icon Constance Mitchell passes away

The first African-American woman to be elected to the Monroe County Board of Supervisors passed away on Friday...

Exclusive: Victor mom catches illegal bus passers on video

A Victor is mother taking matters into her own hands to help keep kids safe.

Police: Online predator strikes again, targeting students in Canandaigua

After reports of blackmail in Penn Yan, police say the Canandaigua School District is now targeted by an online predator.

City officials, parents discuss RCSD issues in its first input session

The community got a chance to offer thoughts on how City Hall can help children in the Rochester City School District succeed...

New York's recreational marijuana plan coming together

Plans are being drafted to make recreational marijuana legal here in New York state and a model for the rules and regulations surrounding it is becoming clearer...

RCSD taking extra safety measures following threat at School of the Arts

The Rochester City School District says it is taking extra safety measures leading up to winter recess after a threat of violence at the School of the Arts...

Local officials, employees speak up following latest Xerox layoffs

More employees at Webster's struggling Xerox plant went home without jobs as the company executed a new round of layoffs Thursday...

Local businessman surprises single mom and kids with new mattresses, gifts

Santa is getting some help from a local gym-owner....

Traffic Alert: Road closures for Saturday's Reindeer Run

The Reindeer Run 5K and Kids Races will affect downtown traffic Saturday morning...

Here's your chance to help: Second fundraiser scheduled for Thurston fire victims

You have another chance to help the 12 people...

Police: Multiple bomb threats reported throughout Rochester area

Bomb threats demanding Bitcoin are declared unfounded by police.

Teen pleads not guilty to murder charges

A Rochester teen facing murder charges stood before a judge Thursday...

Changes to Puerto Rican Festival evaluated through community survey

A survey has been launched in an effort to find a ‘fun, safe and, peaceful way for the community’ to celebrate the Puerto Rican culture in the area...