• Rochester News Today — May 20, 2026
    May 20 2026
    Rochester's school districts made major budget decisions this week, including the sale of School No. 20 to Young Women’s College Prep and Penfield's $136 million budget approval. A 70-year-old man reunited with his crash savior thanks to social media, highlighting community support in emergencies.
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  • Rochester News Today — May 19, 2026
    May 19 2026
    Rochester's Local Wire update covers Angel Colon's parole consideration for the 1997 Samantha Zaldivar murder, Brighton's push to pause the town hall campus project, and ongoing search for missing Brockport man Craig Mcclinic. The episode also highlights concerns over Wyndham Rochester Downtown's safety and service issues.
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  • Rochester News Today — May 18, 2026
    May 18 2026
    Rochester faces a heatwave with temperatures hitting 90°F and scattered thunderstorms, while Seneca Avenue becomes a temporary one-way street due to reconstruction. The city also celebrates its first all-female Honor Flight and a record-breaking Lilac Festival, highlighting community events and public safety efforts.
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  • Rochester News Today — May 17, 2026
    May 17 2026
    Rochester's Hamlin Fire Department is dealing with a fire on Redman Road, while Penfield's school board president steps down after racist attacks and cyberbullying concerns. The city also moves forward with Vision Zero and Reconnect Rochester's Complete Streets Makeover, amid debate over a new ICE detention center.
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  • Rochester News Today — May 16, 2026
    May 16 2026
    Rochester officials move forward with immigration detention cells at the Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building amid safety concerns, while a Clyde man faces charges for abusing his twin sons. The Rochester City School District approves a controversial $1.16 billion budget, and state police search for two missing children linked to child custody issues.
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  • Rochester News Today — May 15, 2026
    May 15 2026
    Rochester police are investigating a serious collision on Dewey Avenue that injured an officer, while a father demands justice after his son died from injuries sustained during a fall from an accelerating vehicle. The city also faces concerns over the closure of Newark-Wayne Community Hospital’s maternity services and a temporary closure of Mayberry Street due to a knife-related break-in.
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  • Rochester News Today — May 14, 2026
    May 14 2026
    Rochester's Local Wire update covers the cancellation of A Boogie wit da Hoodie's concert at Wyndham Rochester Downtown due to permit issues, concerns over Newark-Wayne Community Hospital's closure affecting prenatal care in Wayne County, and the sentencing of Orlando Justice for threatening a police officer. The episode also highlights public safety issues following a fatal motorcycle crash on Lake Avenue and budget adjustments in Rochester schools due to declining enrollment.
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  • Rochester News Today — May 13, 2026
    May 13 2026
    Rochester lawmakers approve settlement for Officer Denny Wright after 2019 attack, while Rochester City School District finalizes $1.16 billion budget amid concerns over student support. Gates police wrap up investigation into fatal crash killing 6-month-old, and Perinton kidnapping case grows more complex with four suspects and international elements.
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