City
Congressman Joe Morelle
Joe Morelle defeats Gregg Sadwick for a fourth House term
The Congressman has been politically active since 1991 when he was first elected to the State’s assembly.
19th ward
URMC opens new full-service pharmacy in the 19th Ward
The Highland Brooks Landing Pharmacy is a five-minute walk from the River Campus, by far closer than pharmacies such as the CVS at Mt. Hope Avenue.
Gun Violence
Rochester reports a 39% decrease in gun violence: what we know
Rochester has reported 111 shooting incidents involving injury this year, compared to 181 in the previous year’s seven-month range.
Congressman Joe Morelle
Party for Socialism and Liberation protest DoD-sponsored event outside MAG
“Free Palestine! The military-industrial complex is complicit in genocide. All of you are complicit. Free Palestine!” This was what protest co-organizer CJ Militello shouted as security dragged him out of the Memorial Art (MAG) Gallery Sept. 16.
College night
Westside Farmers Market brings community to the 19th Ward
Current vendors include efforts from college organizations such as SUNY Geneseo’s eGarden, which grows organic herbs and vegetables selling for a couple of dollars each, as well as local businesses such as Mark & Amy’s Pickles, which also vend at Ludwig’s downtown and the Public Market.
Environment
Invasive lanternfly arrives in Rochester: see it, squish it, report it
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive bug species native to southeast Asia, has been spotted in Rochester, according to the New…
Heikki Rantakari
Missing professor Rantakari’s body recovered from Genesee River Tuesday
RPD recovered missing professor Heikki Rantakari's body from the Genesee River midday Tuesday.
Administration
Missing professor Rantakari fell into Genesee River, police say. UR still hasn’t notified students, faculty
Professor Heikki Rantakari has been missing since Oct. 21. Police said Friday they found video of him falling from a bridge into the Genesee River. UR didn't notify the full student and faculty body of the situation until Oct 30.
crime
Man shot by RPD officer during skirmish
A Rochester police officer shot a man Monday night after that man allegedly tackled and punched the officer before fighting…
activism
Rochester community honors Tyre Nichols with vigil
The horrific footage of the killing of Tyre Nichols invoked a national response upon its release, with protests and vigils being held in major cities.