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Wild Woman Retreat at Light on the Hill: A conversation with Lindsay Cray
I first reached out to Lindsay Cray for insights on Rochester's Lower Falls Gorge while working on an article for The Conservationist. What began as a conversation about geology and ecology quickly deepened into something ... more
Hot, humid week ahead in Finger Lakes: Midweek storm threat persists
A hot and humid stretch of weather is setting up for the Finger Lakes region this week, with a chance for scattered thunderstorms and relief arriving by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service ... more
Greece police issue arrest warrant for bakery owner: He also faces charges in Ontario County
A man already facing multiple charges in Ontario and Genesee counties is now wanted in Monroe County, according to Greece police. A warrant has been issued for 35-year-old Matthew Belk, who is charged with grand ... more
Corn Hill Arts Festival returns this weekend with 350+ artists and family fun
The 57th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival is set to bring color, creativity, and community spirit back to Rochester’s historic Corn Hill neighborhood this weekend, July 12 and 13. Presented by ESL Federal Credit Union, ... more
Reliant Credit Union launches contest to fight fraud with art
Reliant Credit Union has launched a new initiative to raise fraud awareness through creativity. The "Fraud Fighters Art & Meme Contest" invites community members of all ages to submit original artwork that highlights the dangers ... more
Rochester Regional Health honors 63 new healthcare graduates
Rochester Regional Health celebrated a major milestone this week, recognizing 63 graduates from its College of Health Careers as they enter the region’s healthcare workforce. The 2025 graduating class includes 13 Registered Nurse (RN) graduates ... more
Rochester bank employee charged in $477K fraud scheme
A former bank worker in Rochester is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing nearly half a million dollars from customer accounts, according to RochesterFirst.com. Prosecutors say Damani Brown, 28, used employee credentials to access and ... more
Rochester man arrested, another hospitalized after Hopewell crash
A two-car crash Monday morning at a rural Hopewell intersection sent one passenger to the hospital and ended with a driver in custody. Jason Frederick, 42, of Rochester, was arrested at the scene for driving ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Feeling like summer with humidity and storms
A hot and stormy start to the week is in store for the Finger Lakes and Central New York, with showers and thunderstorms expected Monday and Tuesday before cooler, more comfortable weather briefly returns midweek ... more
Drunk driver with BAC nearly 4x legal limit found pushing wrecked car
A man was arrested for DWI in Ogden after police found him pushing a wrecked Honda with deployed airbags down the road, according to RochesterFirst.com. Officers spotted the car on Brockport-Spencerport Road around 8 p.m ... more
Rochester man arrested on Seneca County warrants
Deputies arrested a Rochester man after discovering two active bench warrants during a custody exchange with another police agency. Alphonso L. Mems, 63, was taken into custody on July 2 around 3:30 p.m., according to ... more
Waterloo man charged after Monroe County police chase
A police chase across Monroe County ended at Roberts Wesleyan University after a suspect rammed into an officer’s vehicle and fled at high speed. Deputies identified the suspect as 26-year-old Dejon Butler of Waterloo. He ... more
Reliant Credit Union donates $2,500 to Habitat for Humanity
Reliant Credit Union has donated $2,500 to Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity in support of the organization’s mission to build affordable housing and strengthen neighborhoods across the region. The donation was presented on June 6 ... more
Rochester man arrested in stolen vehicle, drug case
A Rochester man is facing multiple charges after deputies found him in possession of a stolen vehicle, credit cards, and suspected cocaine early Saturday morning. Matthew A. Belk, 35, was arrested at 5:59 a.m. on ... more
Regional artists win top honors at Rochester exhibition
A vibrant collection of local talent took center stage as the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) awarded top honors during the opening of its 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition on Friday, June 27. Lily Rice received the ... more
Palmyra man charged with attempted murder; local woman recalls violent, random attack
A woman says she was “very shocked” after seeing a blood-covered man plead for help on a Perinton trail, just moments after a brutal stabbing. The suspect, 30-year-old Derrick Van Epps of Palmyra, was arrested ... more
High-speed police chase ends in crash, suspect caught by K-9
A man is in custody after a high-speed chase that began in Brighton and ended 60 miles away in Steuben County, according to WHAM. Authorities say the suspect stole a vehicle after burglarizing a home, ... more
‘Farming While Black’ documentary to screen in Rochester July 10
A powerful new documentary exploring Black land ownership and agricultural heritage will screen at The Little Theatre in Rochester on Thursday, July 10. The event, set for 6:30 p.m., includes a panel discussion focused on ... more
Zoo staff use crane to rescue fallen elephant
An urgent rescue operation at Seneca Park Zoo saved the life of one of its most iconic residents after an African elephant was knocked over on Wednesday. Genny C., a 47-year-old elephant and longtime member ... more
