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Shootings drop to lowest level in years in Rochester
1+ week, 5+ day ago (129+ words) Fewer bullets are tearing through Rochester neighborhoods as reported shootings and gun homicides continue to decline. A 365-day rolling total of reported shooting victims fell to 150 on May 11, the. .. Shootings drop to lowest level in years in Rochester Fewer bullets…...
Woman killed in head-on crash near Main Street Armory in Rochester
21+ hour ago (170+ words) A woman in her 40s died in a head-on crash near the Main Street Armory in Rochester over the holiday weekend. An eastbound car struck a westbound sport utility vehicle head-on on East Main Street, near Prince Street, around 2: 30 a. m. on Sunday,…...
Rochester commission denies Verizon tower on Portland Ave
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (99+ words) The Rochester City Planning Commission denied a proposal again to build a Verizon cell tower at Portland Avenue. Rochester commission denies Verizon tower on Portland Ave The Rochester City Planning Commission denied on May 18 a request to build a Verizon…...
Thousands took part in Rochester's Corporate Challenge: See the photos
5+ day, 49+ min ago (126+ words) The course took participants through several downtown Rochester neighborhoods and streets. The Rochester Corporate Challenge has been a tradition since 1991. The event paused in 2020 and 2021 because. .. The annual running of the J. P. Morgan Corporate Challenge returned to Rochester Thursday night. The…...
Planning a New York City summer trip? See the best attractions
1+ week, 1+ day ago (58+ words) Planning a summer trip to New York City? Discover the top-rated attractions and tours, according to Tripadvisor's 2026 awards. Planning a New York City summer trip? See the best attractions As temperatures rise and schools let out for summer break, thousands…...
East Rochester voters will decide the school budget " key numbers
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (56+ words) This May, school district voters will have the opportunity to vote on a $33 million budget for the East Rochester School District. East Rochester voters will decide the school budget " key numbers This May, school district voters will have the opportunity…...
High Falls State Park plans draw crowds at open house
2+ week, 6+ day ago (89+ words) Updated plans for High Falls State Park show new overlooks, playground and memorial walk as construction is set to begin this fall. High Falls State Park plans draw crowds at open house Designers and state officials detailed updated plans for…...
Rochester breaks ground on Gateway Building housing project
3+ week, 42+ min ago (66+ words) A long-vacant downtown office building on East Main Street will be redeveloped into 129 mixed-income apartments. Rochester breaks ground on Gateway Building housing project Redevelopment replaces outdated offices with apartments and street'level commercial. With workers removing the glass facade behind, ceremonial…...
Deadly Rochester factory fire still haunts city 128 years later
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (60+ words) A factory fire near High Falls in 1888 became one of Rochester's deadliest, revealing safety failures that still shape fire prevention today. Deadly Rochester factory fire still haunts city 128 years later Rochester suffered one of the most deadly fires in its…...
Rochester Cocktail Revival returns for its 13th iteration in June
3+ week, 1+ day ago (370+ words) The Rochester Cocktail Revival will return for its thirteenth iteration from June 1 to 7 at more than 30 bars and arts venues in Rochester. The weeklong festival will host more than 70 events over 7. .. Rochester Cocktail Revival returns for its 13th iteration in June…...