This report reviews the Rochester Police Department’s policies on protests and mass gatherings by explaining the current policies, evaluating announced changes to policy, and making recommendations to implement the changes and engage those affected by the policies in evaluating those changes. On April 26, 2022, the Rochester Police Department (RPD), in concert with Mayor Malik Evans, announced changes to protest policies and the … [Read more...]
GCC Celebrates SUNY Chancellors Award and More
On Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. in the Richard C. Call Arena, the Genesee Community College's Fifth Annual Employees Serving Beyond Expectations ceremony formally honored the many outstanding achievements of GCC's faculty and staff. Among the highest honors were recognizing the recipients of the prestigious 2022 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor's Award for Excellence, which includes the following: Award for … [Read more...]
BYRNES CALLS ON STATE LEADERS TO ENACT HER SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER BILL NOW!
Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) is renewing her call to state leaders to pass legislation to protect our schoolchildren. Byrnes and Senator Patrick Gallivan (R,C-Elma) sponsored bills (A9432/S4286) to provide state funding to school districts to hire school resource officers (SRO). “The heartbreak felt by parents in Uvadle, Texas is unbearable and it is echoing across our entire nation. But there is … [Read more...]
Newark, Kathy E. Robinson ~ May 20, 2022
At age 61, Kathy passed away in a motor vehicle accident on Friday, May 20, 2022 in Lyons, NY. She was born in Wellsville, NY to Howard and Patricia Ransom. Kathy is predeceased by her husband; Fred Robinson and her father Howard E. Ransom. Survived by her mother; Patricia Ransom, her daughters; Dawn (Bill) Martin, Hope (David) Peters, Cathy Follette, her siblings; Kevin (Alicia) Ransom, Karen Simpson, Kernon (Crystal) Ransom, Kerwin (Lori Ann) … [Read more...]
Call for Artists Issued for ‘Nature in the City’ at Rochester Public Market
Organizers of the Nature in the City music and art expo have issued a call for artists to participate in the second-annual event, which will be held from 2 to 10 p.m. July 1 at the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. Nature in the City is a one-day outdoor art expo held in tandem with First Friday at Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. The artist-organized event was first held in July of 2021 and was such a success … [Read more...]
State Police arrest a 17 year old for Criminal Possession of a Weapon
On May 20, 2022, the New York State Police stopped a motorist for a violation on East Main Street in the city of Rochester. Troopers arrested a 17 year old, who was in possession of defaced . 380 caliber pistol loaded with 6 live rounds. The teen was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, (defaced firearm). The teen was taken to Monroe County Youth Part Court for … [Read more...]
State Police in Rochester arrest 2 teens for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree.
On May18, 2022, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the State Police stopped a motorist for a traffic violation in the city of Rochester. Troopers determined neither occupant of the vehicle had a valid driver’s license and further investigation revealed a loaded 9mm handgun inside the vehicle. The operator was identified as Calvin Figuera, age 19, of Rochester, and was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree and numerous … [Read more...]
Interstate 390 Traffic Stop Concludes With One Arrested For Felony Cocaine Possession
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of two Monroe County residents following a traffic stop. On May 6, 2022 Sheriff’s Investigator Shawn Whitford was assigned to the Sheriff's Office Operation Safe Interstate initiative when he stopped a vehicle on Interstate 390 in the Town of Avon for a violation of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic law. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Duane A. Young, age 38, from Rochester, NY. A … [Read more...]
State Police arrest a 32 year old after a stabbing at the Speedway in the village of Palmyra.
On May 14, 2022, at approximately 9:29p.m., the State Police responded to the Speedway Gas Station in the village of Palmyra for a reported assault. Troopers discovered that there was an argument between Martin Hillenbrand, age 32, and a 17 year old male, about Hillenbrand leaving 2 young children, ages 3 and 10 months, unattended in his vehicle. At one point, a physical altercation ensued and the 17 year old struck Hillenbrand in the face and … [Read more...]
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Investigating the Report of Two Missing Juveniles
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating the report of two missing juveniles. They were last seen on foot together leaving the area of Meadow Farm South, in the Town of Chili. We are asking for assistance from the public to help us locate them. It is unknown if they are still together at this time. Please call 911 with any information. Missing Juvenile 1: Leah Z Ervin is described as a 15 year old Black female. She stands … [Read more...]
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