One of Rochester’s long-discussed projects took a big step forward Thursday. Officials and neighbors broke ground on La Marketa, a project whose origins go back to neighborhood brainstorming meetings in the late 1970s. The open-air marketplace is expected

Sweeping reforms that will end cash bail for all misdemeanor and nonviolent felony charges in New York state take effect in January. But some law enforcement groups are objecting, saying the changes go too far and could jeopardize public safety. The new

A new initiative from the Golisano Foundation aims to promote animal welfare and the bond between people and their pets. It's called "Bailey and Friends," named after philanthropist Tom Golisano's rescue dog, a wheaten terrier. Foundation staff are on a

An off-duty Rochester Police Officer died Saturday evening on the way to work. Officer Manny Ortiz was heading downtown Saturday evening, for a shift that started at 7. But minutes before his shift was to begin, Ortiz called his fiance. Monroe County

With Election Day looming and facing a spirited challenge, Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo on Thursday revealed a budget for next year that includes a new property tax rate cut. The county property tax rate would fall by 10 cents -- to $8.79 per $1

A globally recognized coach and speaker visiting Rochester this week is challenging people to be more authentic. Ritu Bhasin says embracing our own unique qualities is not only the path to empowerment and personal success; it's also the foundation for a

Scores of law enforcement officers gathered Friday morning in the parking lot outside the Golisano Neurology Rehabilitation Center at Unity Hospital in Greece. Some were on horseback, some came on motorcycles, and dozens of them stood in precise formation

Early this week, Rochester City School District board member Natalie Sheppard sent a plan to City Council and the Board of Education. The plan’s goal is to make three changes that could re-establish the district’s credibility after its former Chief

The two gold medals wrapped around the neck of Amanda Vito are bouncing and clinking as she walks around the massive track at the new, 108,000-square-foot Golisano Training Center at Nazareth College. Vito looks up at the big electronic scoreboard, and

A panel of judges this week said that Rochester voters can vote on a Police Accountability Board in this year’s elections, but for Frank Simmons, it's about getting justice for his son.