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Monroe, East High Face Disqualification Review

Monroe, East High Face Disqualification Review

Section V and the Rochester City School District are reviewing whether players from both teams will be disqualified after a fight during a football semifinal.

Live Poll

Should players be disqualified from playoffs after a fight at a high school game?

In Rochester, news means local government, public safety, the regional economy, education and the latest developments in business. Coverage here focuses on the events and decisions that define life across the city and the surrounding area.


Weather and Disaster

Severe Weather

Steve Meyer Rolls Perfect 900 Series

Meyer became the second bowler in Rochester to roll a perfect 900 series during the USBC 700 Club Bowling Tournament at Domm's Bowling Center.

Steve Meyer Rolls Perfect 900 Series

Tech

Live Poll

Do you think the local economy in the Rochester area is getting better?

Quantum Computing

Rochester Emerges as Laser Science Hub

The University of Rochester takes the initial lead on a laser program within a nationwide NSF project.

Rochester Emerges as Laser Science Hub

Crime

Property Crime

Teen Arrested in Stolen Car Chase; Driver Sought

A 17-year-old passenger was charged with petit larceny after a car stolen from Chili was abandoned in Rochester, while its driver remains at large.

Teen Arrested in Stolen Car Chase; Driver Sought

Science

Live Poll

Should local communities prioritize the preservation and public recognition of historical industrial landmarks?

Space

AIAA Names Five Kodak Sites Historic Aerospace Locations

The Rochester facilities receive recognition for their significant contributions to national satellite imagery and lunar mapping.

AIAA Names Five Kodak Sites Historic Aerospace Locations

Politics

Live Poll

Should local leaders prioritize affordable housing and public schools in your community?

Civic Engagement

Rochester Rally Urges Leaders to Deliver for Workers

Citizen Action of New York gathered at the Liberty Pole in downtown Rochester after the 2026 midterm election.

Rochester Rally Urges Leaders to Deliver for Workers

Regular subjects here include municipal government, economic shifts, infrastructure projects, public safety and changes in educational programs. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, tracking what matters to the public. Seasonal weather patterns frequently dictate the pace of local life and the challenges faced by city services. Shifts in the regional labor market and municipal budget allocations consistently surface as central themes in the reporting.


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