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Rochester council to address ICE activity, discuss joining litigation at Feb. meeting
11+ hour, 11+ min ago (406+ words) (ABC 6 News) " At its Feb. 2 meeting, the City Council will consider a resolution affirming Rochester as a "compassionate city" and discuss joining litigation against Operation Metro Surge. RELATED: Federal judge hears arguments for, against ending Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota;…...
Photos: ICE agents check house on 8 1/2 Street Northwest in Rochester on Jan. 29, 2026
16+ hour, 3+ min ago (78+ words) About 10 Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents approached a house on 8 1/2 Street Northwest in Rochester on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in an attempt to make an arrest. Agents could be heard trying to coax a person out of the home. A group of…...
Man charged with murder in New York City high-rise gas explosion
17+ hour, 26+ min ago (349+ words) A deadly gas explosion in a New York City high-rise last weekend was traced to an intruder who disconnected a stove to steal and sell it, prosecutors said Thursday. The suspect, Samuel Calderon, was being held without bail after his…...
Old Rochester athletes get new gear with help from local sponsors
19+ hour, 51+ min ago (306+ words) Old Rochester Regional School District upgraded its athletic facilities with more than $11,000 in new equipment, including a portable scoreboard, an indoor batting cage and sideline mats. The purchases were made possible through the Old Rochester Regional High School Athletic Department's…...
New Non-Surgical Options for Knee Pain in Rochester, NY
21+ hour, 55+ min ago (841+ words) Rochester Arthritis & Joint Pain Center shares insights from a new article on non-surgical knee pain treatments and alternatives to knee surgery. The article explores how knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, cartilage wear, inflammation, and prior injuries does not always require…...
New Rochester pizza place blends New Haven style with NYC flavor
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (152+ words) While Yockel has made a variety of pizzas, "this is a very specific style," he said. The dough is fermented for 48 hours and has a 70% hydration, which is stickier to work with but makes for the light ... New Rochester pizza…...
Hudson River turns to ice after heavy snow in New York City – video
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (126+ words) Video shows the Hudson frozen partially frozen near the George Washington Bridge in New York City after a heavy winter snowstorm ... Hudson River turns to ice after heavy snow in New York City " video Video shows the Hudson frozen partially…...
New smoke shop to open in northwest Rochester spot that last housed fitness center
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (268+ words) ROCHESTER " A new name in tobacco and smoking gear is opening soon in northwest Rochester. Smoke N" Cloud, a St. Cloud-based chain, is building out a new Rochester shop in Suite 200 of Barlow Plaza at 1123 Civic Center Drive. The retailer…...
Peralta willing to consider multiyear deal with Mets but wants to get settled in New York first
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (629+ words) But he wants to get settled in New York first. "I've got to see around, share time with my teammates and think about different ideas, learn about everybody, coaches (and) the organization in general," the All-Star pitcher said Tuesday. "And…...
New documentary, same fascinating history of Rochester's subway
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (77+ words) Although the subway operated profitably during World War II, it became a money loser after the war." From "Lost Subways of America." ... New documentary, same fascinating history of Rochester's subway Fred Armstrong was largely satisfied with the history he told…...