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Rochester: Congressman Joe Morelle visited the Buffalo Processing Center in Batavia, urging policy changes on immigration detention, while a federal judge in Rochester ordered the release of a detained farmworker. Rochester Regional Health is phasing out on-site X-rays at two urgent care centers due to staffing shortages.

Rochester police are investigating an active incident at an apartment complex on Pittsford Palmyra Road and seeking public help to identify suspects in a 2022 murder at Harriet Tubman Estates. A 19-year-old mother died in a fire in Greece, while a man was convicted of attempted murder and hate crime charges after stabbing a hiker on a Perinton trail.

Rochester: Over 9,000 customers lost power in Ontario County, especially in Canandaigua and East Rochester, while a motorcyclist was critically injured in a Greece crash. A former city crossing guard accused of raping an 18-year-old woman is under investigation, and four suspects face charges after a robbery and fight near the Liberty Pole.

Rochester: A deadly fire in Greece killed two and injured a third, while a homicide suspect was arrested in Cayuga Heights and an 8-year-old was bitten by a dog on Glenwood Avenue. Rochester police also dispersed a crowd on Field Street, leading to one arrest during a chaotic house party.

Rochester firefighters battled a tractor-trailer fire on Sanford Road and a house fire on Bancroft Drive, injuring three children, while Greece Town Supervisor Jeff McCann placed Police Chief Mike Wood on administrative leave over a police report. Rising Lake Ontario levels and heavy rain caused flooding concerns in Greece and power outages affecting over 4,000 Monroe County customers.

Rochester police are investigating a fatal shooting on Orange Street involving a 21-year-old woman, while the Greece Police Department faces internal review after placing Chief Michael Wood on administrative leave. Residents also protest proposed security upgrades at Ontario Beach Park, demanding transparency as the city plans increased patrols and surveillance.

Rochester's Police Accountability Board is reshaping its role after a court ruling, shifting focus to data analysis and community engagement. A Rochester mother, Breonna Orum, is celebrated for surviving a critical illness to care for her daughter, Sevyin Jordan, while updates on public safety include dropped kidnapping charges and a successful rescue from High Falls.

Rochester's Perinton Planning Board approved the Hartwell Heights development after a 4-3 vote, sparking debate over traffic and environmental concerns. A felony charge was filed against a Batavia driver involved in a March crash that left someone with life-threatening injuries.

Rochester's school districts made major budget decisions this week, including the sale of School No. 20 to Young Women’s College Prep and Penfield's $136 million budget approval. A 70-year-old man reunited with his crash savior thanks to social media, highlighting community support in emergencies.

Rochester's Local Wire update covers Angel Colon's parole consideration for the 1997 Samantha Zaldivar murder, Brighton's push to pause the town hall campus project, and ongoing search for missing Brockport man Craig Mcclinic. The episode also highlights concerns over Wyndham Rochester Downtown's safety and service issues.

Rochester faces a heatwave with temperatures hitting 90°F and scattered thunderstorms, while Seneca Avenue becomes a temporary one-way street due to reconstruction. The city also celebrates its first all-female Honor Flight and a record-breaking Lilac Festival, highlighting community events and public safety efforts.

Rochester's Hamlin Fire Department is dealing with a fire on Redman Road, while Penfield's school board president steps down after racist attacks and cyberbullying concerns. The city also moves forward with Vision Zero and Reconnect Rochester's Complete Streets Makeover, amid debate over a new ICE detention center.

Rochester officials move forward with immigration detention cells at the Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building amid safety concerns, while a Clyde man faces charges for abusing his twin sons. The Rochester City School District approves a controversial $1.16 billion budget, and state police search for two missing children linked to child custody issues.

Rochester police are investigating a serious collision on Dewey Avenue that injured an officer, while a father demands justice after his son died from injuries sustained during a fall from an accelerating vehicle. The city also faces concerns over the closure of Newark-Wayne Community Hospital’s maternity services and a temporary closure of Mayberry Street due to a knife-related break-in.

Rochester's Local Wire update covers the cancellation of A Boogie wit da Hoodie's concert at Wyndham Rochester Downtown due to permit issues, concerns over Newark-Wayne Community Hospital's closure affecting prenatal care in Wayne County, and the sentencing of Orlando Justice for threatening a police officer. The episode also highlights public safety issues following a fatal motorcycle crash on La...

Rochester lawmakers approve settlement for Officer Denny Wright after 2019 attack, while Rochester City School District finalizes $1.16 billion budget amid concerns over student support. Gates police wrap up investigation into fatal crash killing 6-month-old, and Perinton kidnapping case grows more complex with four suspects and international elements.

Rochester: A backyard fire in Caledonia displaced tenants and destroyed personal items, while a man in Perinton was arrested for kidnapping his family. Rochester bicyclists are embracing two-wheels to cut costs as gas prices rise in Monroe County.

Rochester police are searching for 13-year-old Owen Burdick after he fled a facility on Monroe Avenue, while a woman was found pinned under a car on Lyell Avenue following a DWI arrest. Three suspects have been charged in the abduction of a woman and her children from a Perinton home, with the suspect still at large.

Rochester authorities are investigating the abduction of a woman and her two children from a Perinton home, with the suspect still at large, while Webster police seek help finding missing 70-year-old Thomas Tubiolo. The Rochester Lilac Festival continues in Highland Park with safety measures in place amid a canceled Amber Alert for children.

Rochester residents are mourning after a fatal three-vehicle crash on Macedon Center Road and dealing with a police shooting in Newark involving an 18-year-old accused of brandishing a baseball bat. Fairport is also preparing for a new police chief as the village seeks stronger safety measures amid growing community concerns.

Rochester's Lilac Festival kicks off today, but the city also faces a motor vehicle crash at Hamlin Beach State Park and a major fraud case involving a local man pleading guilty to defrauding over $2 million. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Henrietta is closed due to unresolved documentation issues, while boxing event organizers seek community support to cover a $100,000 debt.

Rochester businesses face fines for underage alcohol sales, while a chaotic boxing event in the city left organizers in debt. A Rochester woman won a ticket to the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, and health officials warn of Hantavirus spread after a cruise ship outbreak.

Rochester police are searching for a person of interest in the murder of Willie Mayhall, found in a car at a gas station parking lot in November 2025, while a house fire damaged a home on Manitou Street in the Northeast. The city also announced phase one of the High Falls state park project, set to begin soon, and a man was indicted in a Geneva motel homicide linked to a stolen EBT card.

Rochester police are investigating a hit-and-run on Chili Avenue involving a man in a wheelchair, while a Monroe County deputy was attacked during an inmate escape. Firefighters rescued a Canandaigua woman and her dog from a cliff in South Bristol, and a Greece police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle with a violent criminal history has raised safety concerns.

Rochester police are investigating a high-speed pursuit on Mt. Read Boulevard that injured two officers and a suspect, a house fire on Devonshire Court that rescued four dogs, and a series of incidents involving an Amazon truck that left two men hospitalized. A 10-year-old boy was struck by a car on Ridge Road in Webster, and Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff is under scrutiny after a...