News across Greater Rochester

Groups launch campaign to resist immigration crackdown
The Protect Our Neighbors campaign aims to expand protections for immigrants in Monroe County and limit cooperation with ICE.
Albion will name amphitheater at Bullard in honor of Brennan Moody
ALBION – The amphitheater at Bullard Park, which hosts numerous bands and musical performers each summer, will be named in honor of the late Brennan Moody. Brennan was 17 when he died in a car accident on June 18, 2019, 10 days before he was going to graduate from high school.…
Arc GLOW leader named to RBJ ‘Power List for Healthcare’
Press Release, Arc GLOW GENESEO — For the second year in a row, Arc GLOW CEO Martin Miskell has been named to the Rochester Business Journal Power List for Healthcare. The Power List consists of people who have played a significant role in helping to improve the health of the…

Harm reduction highlighted by nonprofit fighting opioid addiction
Recovery All Ways is part of a network of community-based organizations dedicated to promoting harm reduction and assisting those suffering from addiction.
Albion’s Class of ’76 holds 50th reunion
Provided photo and information WATERPORT – Albion’s Class of 1976 had their 50-year reunion on Saturday, Aug. 15 at St. Mary’s Archery Club on Clark Mills Road in Waterport. Several of the classmates made the trip from out of state including California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada,…
Community Action leader asks public to speak out against further cuts for Head Start
Editor: Head Start is far more than preschool. It gives children a strong start through education, health and developmental screenings, nutrition, and family support services that are especially important in rural communities like ours. A proposed federal rule could weaken the…

Livingston County Hospice Receives Lift Chair Donation
MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2026 — End of life care in Livingston County received a boost recently thanks to a $1,500 donation from Strollin’ for the Colon to the County’s Health Department.
Firefighters will be filling the boot on Sunday for Make-A-Wish
Western battalion will be at 3 intersections in Medina, Shelby and Ridgeway MEDINA – Firefighters will be out Sunday for their annual fill-the-boot drive for Make-A-Wish. Firefighters from the East Shelby, Medina, Ridgeway and Shelby fire departments will be at three…
Albion, Brockport both hosting 9/11 remembrance services on Friday
There will be Sept. 11 remembrance services on Friday in Albion and Brockport on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. Orleans County will be holding a service on the courthouse lawn beginning at 6 p.m. Scott Schmidt is the keynote speaker…

City seeks proposals for youth climate action projects
The Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund is providing a total of $50,000 for grants to support environmental projects led by youth groups across the city.
Holley, Clarendon and Murray will honor residents 90 and older with ceremony on Sept. 11
HOLLEY – The Holley community will have a celebration on Sept. 11 for residents who are 90 and older. The event will be hosted by Holley Mayor Mark Bower, Clarendon Town Supervisor Marc Major and Murray Town Supervisor Gerald Rightmyer. The village and two towns first started a…
Medina food pantry closed today due to flooding in basement
MEDINA – The Medina emergency food pantry will be closed today due to flooding in the basement. “We have some water in the food pantry area as well as other parts of the church basement,” said Michelle Capstick of the food pantry. “All the food is safe but the floors are wet.”…