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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.
Rochester-area man Geraldo Lunas Campos, 55, died Jan. 3 in ICE custody at Camp East Montana near El Paso, Texas. The death is being treated as a homicide by a Washington Post report citing an official, with a fellow detainee alleging Campos was choked during segregation after becoming disruptive and ICE saying staff provided lifesaving aid before EMS pronounced him dead; a toxicology report will determine the final cause. Campos, a Cuban citizen who lived in Henrietta and had prior Rochester convictions, was arrested in Rochester during an immigration operation and later transferred to the Texas detention facility for removal proceedings that were stalled by travel-document issues.
Two longstanding breweries in the Rochester area, Beers of the World and Fifth Frame Brewing Company, are closing due to economic and industry shifts, marking a significant change in the local craft beer scene.
Three police officers in Rochester, NY, were shot without warning while responding to a domestic call involving an armed suspect, who was later killed by police after exchanging gunfire, resulting in multiple injuries among officers and the caller.
Federal immigration agents faced large protests in Rochester's Park Avenue neighborhood as they attempted an enforcement action, leading to the agents retreating after confrontations with over 100 protesters. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement and sanctuary city policies amid increased federal actions under the Trump administration.
A planned ICE raid near the George Eastman Museum in Rochester was disrupted by over 200 community members, activists, and clergy who gathered to oppose the operation, leading to ICE agents leaving the area without making arrests amid a tense standoff.
The University of Rochester Medical Center updated on the condition of patients involved in a fatal tour bus crash on the New York State Thruway, which killed five people and injured several others; among the six patients at Strong Memorial, one has been discharged, one is in critical condition, and four are stable.
Jazz legend and acclaimed trumpeter Chuck Mangione has died at age 84 in Rochester, New York. Known for his hit 'Feels So Good' and numerous awards including Grammys and a Golden Globe, Mangione's influence extended through his performances, compositions, and efforts to inspire young musicians. His legacy includes a rich discography, contributions to jazz and pop music, and a lifelong dedication to his craft and community.
Researchers at the University of Rochester and RIT have developed the Rochester Quantum Network (RoQNET), an 11-mile-long quantum communication system using photons transmitted over fiber-optic cables, which could enhance secure communications and enable new quantum technologies. The system leverages integrated photonic chips and aims to connect various research facilities, advancing scalable and cost-effective quantum networking.