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Trash trouble: Garbage chutes clogged for weeks at Park Square Apartments, residents say

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Residents of Park Square Apartments in Rochester have been dealing with a significant trash problem. News10NBC received a call about the trash backup and found garbage piled high, clogging the garbage chute. Jacquelyn Holley, a resident of 14 years who is legally blind and uses a walker, said the...
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Gandhi Institute shares nonviolence teachings of Gandhi and MLK in local Rochester community

People likely do not think of the UR and Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in the same sentence, but the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, a cozy house bordered by a spacious community garden, has intrinsic ties to the University. Founded by Arun Gandhi, grandson of the Indian anti-colonial movement activist Mohandas...
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Monroe County DMVs close for staff training. Here’s when

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — All Monroe County DMV locations will be closed on certain days through November and December. According to County Clerk Jamie Romeo, the closures are for staff members to train for the new DMV modernization project. All DMV locations in Monroe County will be closed on the following Fridays:...
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‘Innocent victim, going for a walk’ – RPD on 2022 homicide arrest

Captain Frank Umbrino of Rochester Police details arrest in 2022 homicide. https://www.rochesterfirst.com/crime/rpd-will-announce-arrest-in-2022-murder-on-olean-street/
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Rochester Police make arrest in 2022 killing of James Hallenbeck

Rahjule Keeton, 21, is charged with robbing and killing James Hallenbeck, 29, in August 2022. Hallenbeck was on a late-night walk, and his killing was random.
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My ROC Story: Marilla’s Mindful Supplies brings sustainability to Rochester

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Marilla’s Mindful Supplies is on a mission to reduce waste across the Rochester region using one plastic-free alternative at a time. The South Wedge store has reusable fill-up areas for multiple food items, including candy and coffee. Products, such as deodorant creams and cleaners,...
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Mason’s Pub Raided After 15-Month Investigation into Underage Drinking

BROCKPORT, N.Y. – Chaos erupted at Mason’s Pub and Pizzeria as the Brockport Police Department, State Liquor Authority (SLA), and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) conducted a compliance check and raided the bar for underage drinking around 11 p.m. on October 18, 2025. At a village board meeting...
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Rochester dispensary opens food pantry

Rochester, N.Y. — The city's first licensed cannabis dispensary is reaching out to help improve lives. Good Life Collective on Monroe Avenue launched its own food pantry Nov. 1. In just over two weeks, the business says it's collected more than 1,000 donations to support local families battling food insecurity and...
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Guilty verdict for Rochester man in kidnapping, weapons possession case

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester man was headed to prison after being found guilty Monday of holding his ex-girlfriend against her will, strangling her, and shooting at her. Namari Starling was found guilty on multiple charges, including kidnapping and weapons possession, officials said. The charges stemmed from a...
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New York Classic Car Restoration Shop Owner Headed To Prison For $2.5 Million In...

gorodenkoff/iStockphoto Beware of scammers if you are getting a classic car restored. The post New York Classic Car Restoration Shop Owner Headed To Prison For $2.5 Million In Wire Fraud appeared first on MotorBiscuit .

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