From the late 19th century through the middle of the 20th century, synagogue openings in the city of Rochester were repeatedly treated as civic occasions—moments when Jewish congregations stepped into ...

Rich in history, the city’s largest neighborhood continues to evolve. Those who live and do business there say it offers opportunity and a sense of close community.

Bill Moehle, who has held the position for four consecutive terms, suspended his re-election campaign after town board member Nate Salzman received the party designation.

Actor Wyatt Russell and producer Richard Peete, a Geneseo native, have expanded their ready-to-drink brand with bigger cans, new flavor, and a CEO—while doubling down on Western New York roots.

The full economic and social equality she envisioned remains unfinished—and today, progress is facing renewed resistance.

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City Council President Meléndez last week heard a number of perspectives on homelessness—from community associations and advocacy organizations to service and shelter providers. The day of testimony ...

“Jingle Bells” is one of the most performed and well-known secular holiday songs ever written, not only in the United States, but around the world. It’s the first song to have been broadcast from ...

This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. As President Donald Trump’s administration rounds up ...

In an effort to prevent the onset of psychotic episodes and improve patient outcomes, the University of Rochester Medical Center has launched a new early intervention mental health clinic. Established ...