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The Monroe County Department of Public Health warns of a potential measles exposure at Strong Memorial Hospital's emergency department; people who were in the ER during the exposure window should monitor for symptoms and seek medical advice, especially if unvaccinated, as measles is highly contagious and MMR vaccination is recommended.
The Monroe County Department of Public Health warns of a potential measles exposure at the Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Train Station; anyone who was at the station during the exposure window should monitor for measles symptoms for up to 21 days and seek medical advice if symptoms appear, especially if not fully vaccinated.
Western New York is cleaning up after severe storms that produced tornado warnings, downed trees, flooded roads, and widespread power outages; the National Weather Service will survey Shelby and Byron for tornadoes, with reports of a touchdown near Shelby and a possible waterspout path from Lake Ontario; thousands remain without power across multiple counties, and the Waterloo Central School District closed due to an outage as crews work to restore service; cautions include avoiding downed wires and staying tuned for official tornado confirmations.
A Rochester business owner behind Ontario Play & Cafe—named after Lake Ontario—laughed off President Trump’s executive order renaming the lake “Lake America,” insisting his business name won’t change. City officials meanwhile pushed back, with Rochester City Council unanimously affirming that Lake Ontario will continue to be used in official matters and planning a resolution urging reversal of the decision. Canadian officials have largely dismissed the rename as inconsequential to the lake’s long-standing name.
Fairport, NY is named by Realtor.com as the state's hottest housing market and a top national ZIP code, with Rochester’s 14450 also ranking highly. The ranking underscores demand from well-capitalized buyers, and in 14450 the median price was about $400,000 in the first half of the year with homes selling around 14.4% over asking; Rochester’s spring market has been recovering, with inventory rising as demand cools toward a more balanced market.
RPD broke up large crowds on the north side overnight after bottles were thrown at officers and gunfire was reported around 2:44 a.m. Friday; hundreds gathered along North Clinton Ave, with about 100 people at Morrill and Remington. No injuries from gunfire, but vehicles and at least one home were damaged. Nearby occupants were questioned and no arrests were made as police continue the investigation, amid a city ban on overnight gatherings of 10+ people.
Rochester residents held a vigil and candlelight march to the Federal Building on State Street for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and John Sebastian Guerrero, two men killed in separate shootings involving ICE agents after allegedly not complying with orders, with organizers and supporters urging accountability and changes to how such incidents are handled.
An Olmsted County jury found Shiloh Hendrix guilty of one count of disorderly conduct for a viral Rochester playground outburst in which she used a racial slur toward an 8-year-old boy with autism; she was acquitted on a charge tied to a child. Hendrix faces a sentence including supervised probation, 90 days in jail (stayed), 200 hours of community service, and a $1,000 fine for the incident at Roy Sutherland Playground near Soldier’s Field Park on April 28, 2025.
Rochester-area residents are facing a heat wave that has triggered a surge in HVAC service calls; professionals advise keeping outdoor units clean by clearing coils and vents, and communities are urged to check on elderly neighbors without air conditioning to stay safe during extreme temperatures.
A 42-year-old man sustained non-lethal injuries in a Sunday night stabbing on Rochester's north side near Clifford and Joseph Avenues. Police responded, found a laceration, and the victim was hospitalized; investigators from the Rochester Police Department's Criminal Investigative Section are reviewing the scene, and no suspects are in custody. Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at (585) 423-9300.
Buffalo Bills’ 2026 training camp will be in Rochester at St. John Fisher University, starting July 29, with seven open practices at 8:30 a.m. A capped Training Camp Public Practice Lottery will distribute tickets (up to four per request); the general public lottery closes June 26 and winners must redeem via Ticketmaster within 72 hours. Season Ticket Members get an exclusive training camp presale on June 24 at 10 a.m. (limit six tickets per account). The return of the Blue & Red practice will be announced later.
A Rochester woman reports shedding 105 pounds over roughly two-and-a-half years on the GLP-1 drug Zepbound with mostly mild side effects. Doctors emphasize gradual dosing, staying hydrated, and adopting a healthy lifestyle—protein- and fiber-rich meals, regular activity—to support weight loss, while noting potential concerns like temporary muscle loss or hair thinning that can improve with treatment adjustments.
Tommy Klein, diagnosed with autism at 20 months, found a new path through Golisano Children’s Hospital’s JASPER program—a play-based social-communication therapy that leverages his interests to build language and connection. Driven by persistent parental advocacy and early intervention, Tommy progressed from minimal speech to saying 'I love you,' transforming family life and expanding access to similar therapies for local families in Rochester.
Police closed several downtown Rochester streets around Court and Exchange as they search for a man who escaped police custody, with helicopters and drones aiding the manhunt.
After at least three tornadoes hit southeastern Minnesota, Olmsted County declared a disaster and opened a temporary shelter in Rochester; damage ranged from Stewartville to Marion Township with about 30 homes damaged, and nearly 2,500 power customers without electricity, as a tornado north of Elgin also damaged farmsteads.