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Rochester organizations are continuing to host events to help students and families navigate the federal and state college financial aid process. FAFSA applications for the 2027 to 2028 school year opened in late September, marking the program’s earliest launch date in history. FAFSA forms must be submitted by June 30, 2028, and any corrections must […]

Mary J. Blige, known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, has partnered with Primary Wave Music to help promote and grow her music catalog. The deal will focus on marketing, branding, digital promotions and getting her songs featured in movies, TV shows and other media. Blige has sold more than 50 million records worldwide and […]

An Ontario County judge is facing an official reprimand for contacting another judge about a family friend’s court case and asking that bail be set.  The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct said Judge Kristina Karle used her position to try to influence the case.  She explained that the woman was struggling with severe […]

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $8.3 million in grants for 59 food banks and pantries to help pay for refrigerated trucks, freezers and warehouse repairs as demand for food assistance rises.  She also pledged to keep free breakfast and lunch available to all 2.7 million New York students, despite federal SNAP cuts that could […]

Parents in a growing number of communities are being held responsible by authorities when their children are involved in serious accidents involving electric motorcycles. Videos of the practice often emerge on social media showing groups of children illegally riding e-motos, often performing dangerous stunts on busy roads. In California, it is illegal for children under 16 […]

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is reminding parents to check New York’s sex offender registry before taking children trick-or-treating this Halloween.  Deputies work with probation officers to monitor registered offenders and conduct compliance checks to ensure they follow Halloween restrictions.  Officials also urge families to stick to well-lit areas, visit homes with their lights on, […]

Early voting continues this week in New York State, and the Monroe County Board of Elections says over 37,000 voters have cast ballots since early voting opened on Saturday. Officials said first-day turnout was almost double what Monroe County saw on the first day of midterms four years ago and close to what they saw […]