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Broadway‘s Purple Rain has cast Jordan Fisher in the lead role of The Kid, the very Prince-like character portrayed by very real Prince in the original 1984 film. Producer Orin Wolf announced the casting today. Purple Rain will premiere next spring at the Majestic Theatre with previews beginning Friday, March 12, 2027, and the official […]

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has launched its Drone as First Responder program, allowing remotely operated drones to reach emergency scenes and provide deputies with real-time aerial views before they arrive.  The program currently serves Henrietta and costs approximately $410,000 through a state technology grant.  Officials will also publish flight activity and performance data online, […]

New York lawmakers are considering a bill that would cap food and non-alcoholic drink prices at publicly funded sports venues with at least 2,500 seats.   The proposal could affect Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena and ESL Ballpark, as well as Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium.  Prices would be capped at 20% above nearby retail averages. The bill is […]

Medicare Open Enrollment Brings Higher Premiums and Plan Changes. Four Medicare plans have been discontinued in Monroe County this year, leaving some beneficiaries looking for new coverage. The enrollment deadline is December 7, but those whose plans were canceled have until December 31 to choose a new option. Medicare beneficiaries face rising costs and plan […]

A 75-year-old man was stabbed to death inside his South Plymouth Avenue apartment Monday morning. His daughter has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Police say she assaulted and stabbed her father multiple times. She is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Additional charges may follow. Rochester woman charged with murder after […]

Statement from RCSD Superintendent Dr. Eric Jay Rosser regarding this past weekend’s football game incident Since Saturday’s football game between East High School and Monroe High School, I, along with District leadership, have been personally engaged in ongoing discussions with leaders from Section V and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association to […]