Across Rochester, coverage here takes in city council decisions, municipal elections, public policy and civic issues. Reporting tracks the administration and the legislative developments that shape the city.
Immigration officials detained German Machado, a Venezuelan asylum seeker whose family has waited more than a decade for a ruling.
Live Poll
Do you trust the federal government to handle asylum cases fairly?
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Do you trust your local government to make housing more affordable?
The restaurateur narrowly defeats Jess Garcia to succeed Mayor Kim Norton, who did not seek a third term.
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Should local leaders prioritize affordable housing and public schools in your community?
Citizen Action of New York gathered at the Liberty Pole in downtown Rochester after the 2026 midterm election.
The congressional candidates met in Rochester to discuss immigration, inflation, and local energy infrastructure.
Live Poll
Do you believe local institutions generally treat their unionized employees fairly during contract negotiations?
Union members are organizing an informational picket at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
The Rochester parade honored veterans of all eras and military branches, with a ceremony held afterward at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Regular subjects here include legislative actions, budget debates, municipal election results and public policy changes. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. City government decisions follow a calendar tied to the fiscal year and annual budget cycles. Public opinion and community feedback remain the factors that most influence the pace of local government.
