Flood Warning until 10:30 this morning for portions of Livingston, Wyoming, & Allegany Counties. Flooding may persist in low-lying areas. RadarRochester's Buy The Block initiative hosts open houses for new homesby WHAM — Open houses for three newly-built homes under the City of Rochester's Buy The Block initiative took place on Sunday The program aims to boost homeownership by providing reasonably priced homes and ensuring that no buyer spends more than 30 % of their income on housing Buy The Block constructs new homes on City-owned lots in historically under-invested areas These homes are then sold to pre-qualified first-time homebuyers Click here for more information about the program Rochester's Police Accountability Board has pulled the plug on investigations of allegations of police misconduct by officers comes in the aftermath of a judicial ruling that eliminated the powers of the board to investigate a swath of allegations While early court rulings had made clear that the board does not have disciplinary powers clarified just what the board can and cannot do with investigations PAB Executive Director Lesli Myers-Small announced that the board will discontinue panel reviews and investigations into individual misconduct allegations "We've consulted with legal counsel on multiple occasions to certainly explore next steps," Myers-Small told the board The board is also discussing an appeal to the recent decision from state Supreme Court Justice Joseph Waldorf in a lawsuit brought by the Locust Club including one from New York's highest court laid out the limits of the PAB's powers but left some restrictions unclear "They just spoke in broad terms and said 'we're invalidating all the provisions related to discipline,'" DeBolt said What prompted the recent lawsuit was a decision by the PAB last year to publicly publish investigative findings "The PAB kept acting as if the Court of Appeals' decision never happened Courts have found that state labor laws and police-union contracts limit the disciplinary and investigative scope of the PAB the restrictions come as the city is preparing its budget for the coming fiscal year and funding for the PAB The board can still scrutinize department policies and practices and issue reports and recommendations on policing issues Voters in Rochester approved the PAB in a 2019 referendum with 75 percent of the vote The scope of the PAB's work has for now changed but "we remain fully committed to civilian oversight transparency and the public interest," Myers-Small said at Thursday's PAB board meeting -Gary Craig is a veteran courts and criminal justice reporter at the Democrat and Chronicle Use the site search to find the content you want to find Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public file should contact Richard Reingold at rreingold@whec.com or 585-546-1701 ROCHESTER – Local police have completed an investigation into the viral video made last week where a woman used racist slurs against a little boy and a bystander Rochester Police Department spokesperson Amanda Grayson said in an email Monday morning that police have forwarded their findings to city attorneys for potential charges It’s unclear what officers found in the investigation “RPD takes all reports and allegations seriously and must thoroughly gather information to ensure due process,” Grayson said in the email “We recognize the behavior captured in the video has raised many concerns and we appreciate the community’s patience during the investigation and moving forward.” A spokesperson for the Rochester City Attorney’s Office says their review will “proceed deliberately but with an appropriate sense of urgency.” The office declined to give a timeline on when a decision could be made whether to charge the woman The video shows a man confronting Hendrix for calling the boy a slur at a playground in Soldiers Field Memorial Park She repeats the slur to the man behind the camera at one point telling the man the Black child took something from her and her toddler Social media commenters have claimed the Black child is around 5 years old and autistic The Minnesota Star Tribune could not independently confirm the identity of the boy Hendrix started a crowdfunding campaign on Thursday shortly after the video went viral She had collected more than $650,000 as of Monday morning Many donors expressed racist or white supremacist statements the local branch of the NAACP started a crowdfunding campaign of its own Friday to support legal services for the child’s family They raised more than $340,000 before ending the campaign Saturday at the family’s request “The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of support during this incredibly difficult time,” NAACP officials said in a statement Sunday The family has requested privacy and has not authorized anyone to speak on their behalf or create any other crowdfunding campaign for them The local NAACP plans to host a town hall meeting in response to the video at 4 p.m This is the latest in a series of high-profile racist incidents in the community over the past year In April 2024, four teens spelled out a racist slur using cups tucked into a chain-link fence on a pedestrian bridge near Century High School The Olmsted County Attorney’s Office declined to charge the teens Last August, state DFL Rep. Kim Hicks’ home was vandalized with slurs and swastikas A Rochester synagogue was also vandalized that same weekend with similar symbols The case has been forwarded to federal officials for hate-related crimes against a politician Rochester officials and community groups have responded with town hall meetings and programs including an initiative between Mayo Clinic and the NAACP that focuses on community support access Trey Mewes is a reporter based in Rochester for the Star Tribune. Sign up to receive the Rochester Now newsletter. News & Politics Minnesota’s kindergartners have been below the recommended 95% threshold for years and more parents are getting exemptions for the MMR vaccine Where are children most vulnerable to infectious spread In overturning a Court of Appeals decision the state’s high court examined whether or not a woman simply exposing her breasts constitutes conduct of a sexual nature Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — There are three candidates facing off in the Democratic primary in the city of Rochester’s mayoral race “We want to continue and accelerate on the momentum that we built during the first term,” said Rochester Mayor Malik Evans “I want people to know that the only place success comes before work is in the dictionary We worked so hard to make sure that we create a Rochester that is a hope-filled city with an exciting future,” said Evans “I decided to run because I know our city deserves better,” said Mary Lupien a Rochester City Council member of five years different looks like investing in our people.”    Political newcomer and businessman Shashi Sinha is joining Lupien in challenging Evans in the primary.  “I see that we can improve significantly if we really have the guts and desire to do it,” said Sinha He owns the Dartmouth House Inn and says his top campaign issues are housing Everybody needs a chance,” Sinha said. “And poverty has a lot to do with all of this “We saw some of the largest number of homicides that we had seen in the history of Rochester the largest number of shootings that we have seen in [Rochester’s] history which is a huge accomplishment,” said Evans.  “We're spending disproportionately on enforcement after the fact than we aren’t preventing the problem,” said Lupien. “I think people have never felt less safe It's never been harder to find a place to live And I think our youth have never been in this kind of crisis that we're seeing.” Those are differing views on where the city stands with its youth and where it’s headed Sinha has an outside the box approach and Lupien offers a view from the inside as she works in the Rochester City School District I really get a front row seat to the kinds of things that the kids are bringing to school every day but it's problems that we can absolutely solve It's just we're lacking the leadership and political will,” said Lupien anybody that wants a job should be able to get one We have more young people working in the city of Rochester than ever before,” said Evans.  but we perform at the bottom of the list in New York state in terms of educational performance,” said Sinha. “That should not be happening I'll be appointing a chief of education cabinet level position reporting directly to me.” Lupien wants to see the city’s funds invested in its people and Evans wants to keep his administration’s momentum moving into a second term Evans is the Democratic party’s designated candidate Rochester, N.Y. — Honor Flight Rochester held a ceremony on Sunday at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport to welcome home veterans who participated in Mission 88 This mission marked the first of six flights planned for 2025 Honor Flight Rochester provides local veterans with what has been described as the "Trip of a lifetime." The flights are funded entirely through the community Click here for more information Access to trusted news and information is urgently needed right now - and when you support WXXI’s public media mission today WXXI offers Rochester and the Finger Lakes solid trusted reporting built on a mission that uses the resources and independence of public media to serve the public good Become a monthly sustainer or increase your current sustaining gift now and your gift will be matched every month for a full year Support the facts and the truth right at the source by making a commitment to public media today your generous support for the essential coverage of WXXI is critical Rochester school board member James Patterson is considering an independent run for re-election after failing to get on the Democratic ballot line And longtime board member Cynthia Elliott did not file petitions to seek re-election That leaves four Democratic candidates in the running for three open seats setting up a June primary with just one incumbent Elliott did not respond to a request for comment the Board of Elections ruled he didn't get the required number of voter signatures on his candidate petitions “I'm very dissatisfied with the Democratic leadership here within the Rochester area,” Patterson said The incumbent board member is blaming the party because Monroe County Democratic Committee chairman Stephen DeVay raised the objections that got his petitions reviewed and For the party leader to challenge candidate petitions is not uncommon elsewhere in New York state but is unusual for Monroe County DeVay said he thinks the party should be more active policing the process and supporting its endorsed candidates — making sure that those who campaign under the Democratic moniker “are doing so in a way that represents our party.” DeVay also successfully challenged petitions filed by mayoral candidate Minister Clifford Florence Sr plan to petition and campaign together with Patterson on an independent slate The case DeVay made against Patterson went beyond having too few signatures from eligible voters He also alleged that Patterson and school board candidate Trent Jackson copied and edited petitions after they were signed in an effort to bolster signature numbers for one another — which would be illegal Patterson has said he and Jackson were following what they understood to be the board’s directions The Board of Elections only ruled on the number of valid signatures finding Patterson and Jackson both came up short “I've been a Democrat my entire life,” Patterson said I just think that politics concerning the Democratic Party here in Rochester (its) leadership needs to be looked at and reviewed.” DeVay also raised initial objections but filed no formal challenge to City Council member Mary Lupien's petitions in her bid to unseat Mayor Malik Evans DeVay said he did so working with the Evans campaign More New York State News Women of Excellence Rochester Midland acquires OCS Chemical 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(WHAM) — A criminal complaint obtained Friday by 13WHAM unveiled new details about a shooting on Rochester's north side that left a 17-year-old girl near death and a 30-year-old man seriously injured and led to an investigation that shut down North Main Street in Brockport for several hours Wednesday morning used a semiautomatic 9mm pistol to shoot Michael Springs in his right arm and lower torso around 1:40 a.m Wednesday outside a home on Alphonse Street with an errant round striking the 17-year-old girl — who was inside the house — in the head Investigators determined Garcia had gone with several individuals to the home "with the intent of retaliating for a previous incident involving an associate of Garcia’s and a person associated with the Alphonse Street residence." Police said Garcia fled after the shooting prompting a BOLO for law enforcement agencies across Monroe County Rochester police said a Brockport police officer was familiar with the suspect vehicle and found it near a home on North Main Street in the village That led to police shutting down the street and the Rochester Police Department SWAT searching the home MORE: Police investigation makes for unusual morning on North Main Street in Brockport assault and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon Garcia pleaded not guilty Thursday morning and is being held in the Monroe County Jail without bail Police said "additional charges may be considered against other individuals involved" in the shooting Anyone with information or video is asked to call 911 the Rochester Police Department Major Crimes Unit at (585) 428-7157 Tips can also be emailed to MajorCrimes@cityofrochester.gov firefighters and Mayo Clinic Ambulance responded to a three-vehicle crash along Hwy 14 near Apache Mall on Saturday night ABC 6 crews on scene say one vehicle appears to be totaled sustaining damage to the front and back of the car Olmsted County dispatch confirmed the call came in at 8:45 p.m All injuries as a result of the crash were minor The cause of the crash is currently unknown and is under active investigation Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the FCC Public file should email news@kaaltv.com or call (507) 288-7555 Rochester, N.Y. — An investigation is underway after a shooting on the city's northeast side early Saturday morning. Officers responded to Norton Street just before 7:30 a.m. following reports of a person shot. Upon arrival, they found a 28-year-old Rochester woman with at least one gunshot wound to her lower body. Police said the shooting occurred on a sidewalk on Norton Street, but the victim was discovered inside a vehicle at the intersection of Norton Street and N. Clinton Avenue. Family members attempted to drive her to the hospital but crashed into another vehicle about a block away. The victim was subsequently taken to Strong Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Two adult family members in the victim's car were unharmed in the crash. The other driver, a man in his 60s, complained of pain and was transported to Rochester General Hospital for treatment. Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading up to the shooting. Detectives are pursuing several leads and urge anyone with information to call 911. 2016.Stephen Maturen | Getty ImagesPlayListenNAACP Rochester asks for accountability justice after viral video of racial slurGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories The investigation has been submitted to the Rochester City Attorney's office which will decide whether or not to charge the woman MPR News has a policy to not name suspects until they are charged The situation has drawn national attention and outrage the woman launched a crowdfunding campaign She has raised more than $600,000 as of Monday morning MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all the Rochester chapter of the NAACP organized its own fundraiser for the family of the child which raised more than $300,000 before it was closed on Saturday “There are hateful groups out there supporting her That sends a really dangerous message to society,” said Rochester NAACP president Walé Elegbede about the woman’s fundraising efforts Rochester Mayor Kim Norton said she was “shocked and sickened” by the video and the fundraising by the woman “That a pre-school child was accosted publicly has caused palpable pain throughout our community we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure we have a community where everyone feels safe welcome and respected,” Norton said in the statement It's really an increasing trend,” Elegbede told MPR News host Nina Moini “We are hoping for just accountability and justice.” Rochester NAACP will hold a town hall called “Our Children are Sacred: Accountability and Justice” in collaboration with Barbershop Talk Services at the Rochester Civic Theatre on Wednesday The Rochester City Attorney said in a statement the office will work with “an appropriate sense of urgency” to come to a charging decision but that it is premature to say when a final decision will be made Use the audio player above to listen to the conversation between MPR News host Nina Moini and Rochester NAACP president Walé Elegbede Rochester's first Yemeni coffee shop is up and running you'll likely encounter students from nearby colleges engrossed in their laptops and people ordering coffee drinks to go Layali Coffee House has the vibe of a place to socialize According to the New York Times American-style Yemeni coffeehouses originated less than a decade ago near Dearborn they have popped up in other cities because they fill a need for a place to socialize without alcohol Ibrahim Hussein owns the new shop along with three business partners All are Rochesterians; two are Yemeni and two are Sudanese Hussein was born in Rochester and raised in Yemen; he attended Monroe Community College which coincided with the first night of Ramadan after fasts were broken and iftar meals enjoyed While Layali Coffee House is the first Yemeni coffee shop to open in Rochester, at least two more are in the works. Albunn Coffee House is is slated to open in late May on East Avenue and College Town announced that Mocha House will be opening a location there which has locations in Dearborn and Louisville with additional locations planned for Michigan but you'd never recognize its previous life Its upscale decor features comfortable upholstered furniture and dramatic lighting Colors are neutral shades of coffee and mocha and the walls are accented with Arabic and American motifs Tucked in back of the shop is a soundproof conference room for eight which can reserved by business people having a meeting families having a get together or students working on a school project the prayers said at specific times during the day The partners are looking to expand to locations throughout Rochester "We want to grow as much as possible," Hussein said to replicate it." But for now the partners are focusing on delivering a quality experience to their customers The coffees at Layali are single-origin high-grade coffees that come from high elevations in Yemen which Hussein points out is the home of coffee but the legend is that coffee was discovered in Ethiopia and Yemen began cultivating and roasting the beans centuries ago.) Unroasted green coffee beans are shipped to Rochester where they are roasted by a local roaster twice a week The menu appeals to both Arabic and American palates You'll find a large selection of hot and iced espresso beverages from the ubiquitous American iced pumpkin spiced latte to the Arabic-influenced iced pistachio latte (the latter is a must-try drink) there's traditional Adeni tea − black tea with Arabic spices and milk − served by the cup or by the kettle Matcha tea drinks include a delicious iced strawberry matcha refresher pastries and desserts meant to pair perfectly with coffees and teas it offers the uber-trendy Dubai chocolate bars that became popular through TikTok Traditional desserts include baklava and a pull-apart honeycomb bread filled with cream cheese and drizzled with honey Milk cakes have a texture similar to tres leches cakes from Mexico Tiramisu and croissants round out the selection Layali Coffee House is at 942 Jefferson Road in Henrietta Online ordering is available; drive-thru service is planned for within the next two months Tracy Schuhmacher covers Rochester's food and drink scene. Notice something open or close in your neighborhood? Send tips to tracys@gannett.com ROCHESTER — The woman who allegedly directed a racial slur toward a child in a viral TikTok video has raised more than $250,000 for herself and her two children A crowdfunding campaign titled "Help Me Protect My Family" was created by the user "Shiloh Hendrix" on Thursday afternoon phone number and place she works out have all been leaked to the public "I am asking for your help to assist in protecting my family I fear that we must relocate," the campaign said "I have two small children who do not deserve this We have been threatened to the extreme by people online Hendrix claims the child stole from her 18-month-old son’s diaper bag at the Soldiers Field Park playground “I called the kid out for what he was,” Hendrix wrote the fundraiser has received more than 4,000 donations The video has since received millions of views with McWhorter’s repost receiving 8.2 million views Local leaders in Rochester have also responded to the video The Rochester Branch of the NAACP called on the Rochester Police Department and the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office to investigate the incident and file necessary charges Rochester Mayor Kim Norton urged Rochester residents to do all they can to “end racism in this community.” DFL state lawmakers representing Rochester issued a joint statement condemning the “vile acts of racism” and said they were grateful that the person taking the video stepped in Hendrix alleges the individual who stepped in to film the video proceeded to follow her to her car and claims he has a criminal history The Post Bulletin has not yet been able to identify the person who filmed the video The TikTok account of the original poster has since been made private According to Minnesota Court Records Online Hendrix was convicted of a misdemeanor DWI in 2014 and a petty misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct in 2012 RPD is aware of the video and has received multiple calls related to it RPD’s Amanda Grayson previously told the Post Bulletin The police department is “actively looking into the matter.” Apparent white nationalists have donated to her cause after a video of the incident went viral Others in Rochester are fundraising for racial equity ROCHESTER – A viral video of a mom who allegedly directed racial slurs at a young Black boy at a city playground has prompted a fundraising standoff between the NAACP and an apparent white supremacist effort to support the woman the woman had raised $305,200 and increased her goal to $1 million on a website that bills itself as a Christian crowdfunding service The fundraiser purportedly belonging to Shiloh Hendrix had initially sought $20,000 after the video surfaced Wednesday of her spewing racial epithets at a man who intervened on the boy’s behalf The virality of the video has raised shock and concern as Minnesota’s third-largest city deals with yet another racial incident in recent months “If he acts like one then he’s going to be called one,” Hendrix could be heard saying in the video Hendrix was identified on social media shortly after the video spread among community pages on Facebook Some commenters cautioned against leaking her private information or “doxxing,” saying it could harm her and her toddler Hendrix says her family has been put into a “dire situation” given the attention the video has drawn Hendrix wrote on the page that the Black boy stole from her 18-month-old’s diaper bag at the park and she “called the kid out for what he was.” “I fear that we must relocate,” Hendrix wrote “I have two small children who do not deserve this One of the many anonymous donors posted with the name “Dylan Roof,” similar to the name of the man who killed nine people at a Black church in South Carolina in 2015 Hendrix thanked donors and said her family had taken precautions against the threats she said she’s received online “It’s such a strange feeling to be living in a blissful dream and a nightmare simultaneously,” she wrote The Star Tribune made several calls to a publicly listed number for Hendrix but received no response The Rochester branch of the NAACP has called on authorities to investigate the incident The group also asked that witnesses and the boy’s family contact the NAACP to gather more information describing the woman’s actions on video as “an intentional racist hateful and verbal attack against a child.” Rochester NAACP President Walé Elegbede said Thursday evening that Hendrix needed to be held accountable for her actions and that is just abhorrent and totally unacceptable,” he said “She needs to face legal consequences for all her actions The Rochester NAACP started its crowdfunding site on Friday with the goal to match what Hendrix raises The proceeds will go toward legal support and advocacy efforts on behalf of the boy’s family The local NAACP also encourages people to donate to a separate fund they have set up for broader antiracist efforts in the community DFL lawmakers in the Rochester area condemned the incident “This disgusting rhetoric has no place in our community and we’re grateful that a bystander took action and prevented further escalation by the perpetrator,” Sen Kim Hicks and Tina Liebling said in a statement Last August, Hicks’ home was vandalized with slurs and swastikas Mayor Kim Norton stressed the incidents stem from the actions of a few She also highlighted antiracist initiatives she hopes to see at local events this summer “We can keep standing in solidarity with those who are being marginalized,” Norton said “We will continue to do that in this city because it’s the right thing to do.” More of these incidents are cropping up online worries will hurt the area’s children and young adults “I think that we still haven’t healed completely from all the incidents over the past couple of years,” Crockett said “We need more safe places that not only adults can go to but where kids can go to.” Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInROCHESTER (KTTC) – The Rochester Branch of NAACP said it has closed its fundraiser for the child at the center of the viral racial slurs video due to the request of the family who has since identified herself as Shiloh Hendrix because they allegedly took something that belonged to her child which stands at more than $640,000 as of 7:30 p.m Hendrix currently has a goal set of $1 million the Rochester Branch of NAACP started its own fundraiser in support of the child and his family the Rochester Branch of NAACP said: “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who gave so generously in response to the painful and heartbreaking incident involving a young Black child who was subjected to racial hate at a public park and your belief in love over hate have been overwhelming—and deeply moving." It had accumulated a total of $341,504 when it was closed the NAACP said it has been in contact with the family and they have not given any entity permission to speak on their behalf The release went further to say any “updates related to this incident will come from the Rochester Branch of the NAACP and other appropriate government authorities.” The Rochester NAACP said an official statement from the family will be shared at a townhall called Our Children are Sacred- Accountability and Justice held in collaboration with Barbershop Talk Services at the Rochester Civic Theatre on May 7 from 4-5:30 p.m Find stories like this and more, in our apps and has forwarded its findings to local prosecutors Police were asked to investigate the incident that happened on April 28 at Soldiers Field Memorial Park which saw a woman confronted after allegedly using the N-word to describe a 5-year-old Black child before saying the child would be called the word "if he acts like one." the Rochester City Attorney's Office says that it has received the police's file and is now reviewing it with the possibility that Olmsted County Attorney's Office may be consulted if required "The review will proceed deliberately We acknowledge the significant impact this incident has had on those directly involved and on the broader community," police said it would be premature to estimate when a final decision will be made We ask for the community’s patience as the legal review continues we will share that information publicly." The woman allegedly featured in the video has seemingly identified herself as Shiloh Hendrix, launching a fundraising campaign on GiveSendGo that has raised $667,000 as of Monday afternoon saying she needs it to relocate due to the harassment her family has received since the video went viral A fundraiser was then launched by the Rochester NAACP to aid the family of the 5-year-old boy targeted for the racist insults saying he'd killed the mother of his child which features a swimming beach and splash pad in the venerable Farmers and and Mechanics Savings Bank building this campaign was rooted in a powerful truth: no child should ever be dehumanized and love must always be louder than hate,” the release said “People from across the country and around the world responded The crowdfunding effort comes after a viral video in Rochester depicted a man confronting a woman for calling a Black child a racial slur at the Soldiers Field Park playground to his more than 9.5 million followers across TikTok The video had more than 10.1 million views as of Friday morning president of the Rochester Branch of the NAACP called the video “deeply disturbing,” and the local NAACP branch has requested that the incident be investigated The Rochester Police Department is aware of the video and is “gathering information and actively looking into the matter,” Amanda Grayson communications coordinator for the department The funds from the campaign are going to “legal redress and social justice efforts” and “legal advocacy and restorative efforts” for the child and his family will be given to the family in a trust account with the parents serving as executors “The responsibility of the trust account will rest solely with the family,” the release said “We want to be clear: No member of the Rochester Branch of the NAACP has received — or will receive — funds from these donations,” the release said “We stand in full solidarity with the child and his family — and with all those who believe in building a community where dignity We are united in saying ‘Not In Our Town.’ ” In the crowdfunding campaign created by the user “Shiloh Hendrix,” she claims her Social Security number phone number and place where she works out have all been leaked to the public Hendrix alleges the child stole from her son’s diaper bag She also claims the individual who stepped in to film the video proceeded to follow her to her car and that the man has a criminal history The Post Bulletin has attempted to reach out to the individual who recorded the video more than $500,000 has been given to her campaign A separate crowdfunding fundraiser in response to Hendrix’s campaign was created Friday morning The Kasson-based business aims to raise money for “local BIPOC clients of Non-Profit Wrench Inc dealing with poverty,” the fundraiser said called “Stand Against Racism: Help Rochester BIPOC Thrive,” set a goal of $25,000 The viral video marks the third prominent incident involving race to happen in Rochester over the past year other times very slowly.  It is the slow movement of a low-pressure system now located over the upper Mississippi Valley that continues to funnel “off and on” showers into the eastern Great Lakes.  It will take several more days for the weather system to finally move out and drier weather to return to Western New York.  For now this now makes four days in a row with measurable rainfall and likely it will not be until later Wednesday before improving weather returns look for occasional light rain which will dwindle down to spotty showers overnight The temperature should hold steady or slowly rise later tonight Monday brings mainly gray skies with the increasing chance of showers and maybe some thunder It will be noticeably warmer with the high temperature in the mid-to-upper 60s Stay tuned to News10NBC First Alert Weather for updates on the forecast (ABC 6 News) – Rochester police have finished their investigation into a racially charged incident at Soldier’s Field Park RELATED: RPD investigating viral video of woman making racial slurs on a playground; lawmakers and community respond – ABC 6 News – kaaltv.com Police have passed the results of their investigation on to the Rochester City Attorney’s Office — not the County Attorney “RPD takes all reports and allegations seriously and must thoroughly gather information to ensure due process,” public information officer Amanda Grayson said in a statement “We recognize the behavior captured in the video has raised many concerns and we appreciate the community’s patience during the investigation and moving forward.” RELATED: Rochester NAACP closes GoFundMe after surpassing goal – ABC 6 News – kaaltv.com Members of the community plan to gather at City Hall to demand charges at 12 p.m. ABC 6 News will update this story with details “In accordance with standard procedure the matter has been referred to the Rochester City Attorney’s Office for legal review. If necessary the City Attorney will consult with the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office regarding matters that may fall under their jurisdiction,” a statement from the City of Rochester reads “The review will proceed deliberately but with an appropriate sense of urgency. We acknowledge the significant impact this incident has had on those directly involved and on the broader community We ask for the community’s patience as the legal review continues we will share that information publicly.” RadarPolice: Two men shot near corner store in Rochesterby WHAM — Police are searching for suspects from a double shooting Monday afternoon on the city's northeast side to the area of North Clinton Avenue and Borchard Street He was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries Investigators determined he was shot in a cut behind a corner store in the area where he's being treated for a non-life-threatening graze wound Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 423-9300 — Mayor Malik Evans kicked off the 2025 Clean Sweep at Innovative Field on Saturday morning The event saw participation from more than 2,500 volunteers LAST YEAR: More than 2,400 volunteers participate in annual Clean Sweep of Rochester The volunteers gathered at the ballpark before dispersing to over 70 project sites across the city as part of the neighborhood beautification initiative participants were to gather at the stadium to enjoy a Red Wings game and a meal The Red Wings announced that the Clean Sweep festivities including the presentation of the Silver Sweeper award Click here for more information about the Clean Sweep initiative. Flash flood warning until 12:45 Tuesday morning for portions of Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming counties RadarPickleball event in East Rochester raises money for breast cancer survivorsby WHAM — A local nonprofit is bringing back its annual fundraiser to support breast cancer survivors The 'Pinkleball' event featured something for everyone The proceeds will go towards the nonprofit’s goal of helping survivors rebuild self-esteem and embrace body confidence “We founded this organization to show other women who are faced with those decisions what these outcomes can look like that you can feel confident in and everything that you thought you’d lose to breast cancer is not taken away from you,” said Michaela Raes and co-founder of the Breast Cancer Confidence Project Rochester Regional Health’s mammogram unit was there to give free on-site mammograms To donate to the Breast Cancer Confidence Project, click here (ABC 6 News) – The Rochester branch of the NAACP says the family of a 5-year-old boy who was on the receiving end of racial slurs earlier this week is “deeply grateful for the outpouring of support during this incredibly difficult time.” The family is requesting privacy at this time as they navigate the difficult situation The Rochester NAACP says the family is not authorizing anyone to speak on their behalf but the organization will share an official statement from them at its Our Children are Sacred – Accountability and Justice Townhall on Wednesday May 7 at the Rochester Civic Theatre from 4 – 5:30 p.m All updates related to the incident will come from the Rochester NAACP the City of Rochester Attorney’s Office and other appropriate government authorities The family is aware and supportive of the GoFundMe established by the Rochester NAACP which is now closed after surpassing its goal nor have they authorized any other GoFundMes in their name The Rochester branch of the NAACP is thanking everyone who contributed to a GoFundMe for the family of a young Black child who was on the receiving end of racial slurs earlier this week RELATED: RPD investigating viral video of woman making racial slurs on a playground; lawmakers and community respond The fundraiser was in response to a viral video of a woman who hurled those racial insults at a 5-year-old boy who she claims was stealing her son’s diaper bag RELATED: Community continues response to viral video showing woman using racial slurs against a child the Rochester NAACP is closing the GoFundMe at the family’s request as it exceed its goal will go into a trust account with the boy’s parents serving as executors No member of the Rochester Branch of the NAACP has received The 17-year-old girl struck by a stray bullet on Alphonse Street in Rochester last week has died Danyelisse Pabon-Cubero died on Monday from injuries she suffered when she and a man were shot on Alphonse Street early on April 30 Rochester police said in a news release on Monday The shooting occurred just after midnight and involved a confrontation outside an Alphonse Street home that sparked gunfire in which a teen shot a 30-year-old multiple times Pabon-Cubero - who was inside the first floor of the residence at the time of the shooting - was shot by at least one stray bullet in her upper body Michael Garcia who was initially charged and arraigned for several felonies - including attempted second degree murder first-degree assault and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon - was additionally charged with second-degree murder in connection with the girl's death Anyone with information or video connected to the incident is asked to call 911 Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester City Council will be updated Monday on the preliminary design plans for the long anticipated 6th Street Bridge project The nearly $36 million project includes the construction of a new bridge across the Zumbro River along with numerous improvements to the riverfront in the areas adjacent to the planned bridge construction work on the project is tentatively scheduled to begin in the fall of next year The latest design for the new bridge calls for three lanes of traffic One lane would carry vehicles east across the river while westbound traffic would split into two lanes with one of them dedicated for vehicles turning left onto South Broadway The first phase of the project includes the construction of the bridge riverfront trail improvements and landscaping as well as infrastructure needed for the second phase Phase 2 includes amenities such as seating and "building a greater connection to the riverfront." According to city documents, nearly $20 million of the $36 million budget for the project will come from a federal grant that was announced in 2022 through the Rebuilding America infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program. Another $10 million would come from Destination Medical Center funding while state funding would cover the remaining $6 million The presentation to the City Council indicates the bridge design will be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Transportation this month and a neighborhood meeting concerning the updated design and project plans will be held in June it's anticipated that the final design will be ready in April of next year and the city could advertise for bids next summer Regulatory approval from the US Army Corps of Engineers is expected in August of next year along with an approved contract with the US Department of Transportation the presentation indicates the construction contract could be awarded in September of next year Gallery Credit: Nick Cooper - TSM Duluth The Rochester City Council will be presented with the updated design and project schedule on Monday.\nRead More Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester City Council will be updated Monday on the preliminary design plans for the long anticipated 6th Street Bridge project The nearly $36 million project includes the construction of a new bridge across the Zumbro River According to city documents, nearly $20 million of the $36 million budget for the project will come from a federal grant that was announced in 2022 through the Rebuilding America infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program. Another $10 million would come from Destination Medical Center funding The presentation to the City Council indicates the bridge design will be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Transportation this month and a neighborhood meeting concerning the updated design and project plans will be held in June Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Another disruptive road construction project is set to start Monday on one of Rochester’s heaviest traveled roads.  Rochester motorists have dealt with major construction during the early days of the roadwork season.  Part of North Broadway Ave. has been closed for over a month for a project that has been plagued by delays.  Multiple streets in downtown Rochester have been closed to accommodate utility work for Mayo Clinic’s massive $5 billion expansion project.  A stretch of 2nd St. Southwest in downtown Rochester is down to a single lane in each direction. Later this month, a portion of the main drag in and out of downtown Rochester will close for nearly a year.  work on another east-west corridor in Rochester will begin The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is advising drivers to anticipate delays and to seek alternative routes if possible.  Crews will resurface Hwy. 14 from Hwy. 52 to Crossroads Dr. Southwest and from 3rd Ave. Southeast to Marion Rd. Southeast. MnDOT says the project calls for periodic lane closures.  Access to businesses will be maintained during the project MnDOT anticipates the work ending by August 4.  The resurfacing work isn't the only project planned for Hwy which sees an estimated 50,000 motorists daily according to Olmsted County traffic figures Gallery Credit: T.J. Leverentz The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is advising drivers to anticipate delays and to seek alternative routes if possible.\nRead More Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Another disruptive road construction project is set to start Monday on one of Rochester’s heaviest traveled roads.  Rochester motorists have dealt with major construction during the early days of the roadwork season.  Part of North Broadway Ave. has been closed for over a month for a project that has been plagued by delays.  A stretch of 2nd St. Southwest in downtown Rochester is down to a single lane in each direction. Later this month, a portion of the main drag in and out of downtown Rochester will close for nearly a year.  Crews will resurface Hwy. 14 from Hwy. 52 to Crossroads Dr. Southwest and from 3rd Ave. Southeast to Marion Rd. Southeast. MnDOT says the project calls for periodic lane closures.  Reminder: Hwy 14 construction begins Monday, May 5 in Rochester from Hwy 52 to Crossroads Dr. SW and from 3rd Ave. SE to Marion Rd. SE/15th Ave. Traffic delays are expected. Project website: https://t.co/iZ4OkaZ8Wl.News Release: https://t.co/MoOoKDEVNu pic.twitter.com/o7vuS1JLwe – Honor Flight Rochester welcomed home its first mission of the year on Sunday Mission 88 landed in the afternoon at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport HFR Missions provides local veterans with what has been described as the “Trip of a lifetime.” The nonprofit flew 59 veterans to Washington on Saturday to visit memorials dedicated to their service and enjoy a small banquet This mission marked the first of six planned for 2025 HFR will have flown 4,474 veterans funded entirely through thegenerosity of our community AI assisted with the formatting of this story. Click here to see how WHEC News10NBC uses AI – Rochester police are searching for the person who stabbed a man on the city’s northeast side Officers said a man with a stab wound walked into Rochester General Hospital around 7:10 p.m The man said he was stabbed at an event on Mark Street and drove himself to the hospital and anyone with information is asked to call 911 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Here’s your guide to events happening this weekend in the Rochester area. You can learn more about what’s happening around town on our Community Calendar. Rochester International Film Festival (Thursday through Saturday) The 67th annual Rochester International Film Festival is underway at the George Eastman Museum’s Dryden Theatre Dozens of independent short films will be shown for free over three days You can see the schedule for the films that will run each day, which range from two minutes to half an hour. We spoke with former Rochester television journalist and filmmaker Allison Norlian about her film which tells the story of a mother who tries to have a bat mitzvah for her disabled daughter Friday’s screening begins at 7:30 p.m “Pinkleball” to support breast cancer survivors (Saturday) A pickleball event in East Rochester aims to raise money for breast cancer survivors The Breast Cancer Confidence Project is hosting the second annual “Pinkleball” on Saturday with on-site mammograms All funds will support the Breast Cancer Confidence Project’s programs Volunteers will work to pick up trash on Saturday for the annual Rochester Clean Sweep and youth groups often take part in the Clean Sweep Volunteers will meet at Innovative Field on Morrie Silver Way at 8 a.m That’s where they’ll join the group that they’re volunteering with or get assigned to a team Volunteers will also get a free Clean Sweep t-shirt and a light breakfast before boarding buses buses will bring the volunteers back to Innovative Field to enjoy a free Red Wings game and lunch Groups or individual volunteers can register online here You can also call 311 to register or (585)-428-5990 if you’re outside city limits International Plaza Opening Day celebration (Sunday) The International Plaza on North Clinton Avenue is celebrating the start of its 2025 event series on Sunday There will be music and food from 1 to 5 p.m to celebrate Rochester’s Latino culture The plaza hosts events throughout the year to celebrate the contributions of immigrants and bring worldwide cuisine and culture to Rochester The plaza is in partnership with the City of Rochester Market Days will run every Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m Here’s this year’s schedule at the International Plaza: – A fire broke out on Friday afternoon at an apartment complex on North Clinton Avenue near the Keeler Street Expressway News10NBC was on the scene as firefighters canvassed the area Several people were seen sitting outside the property as the situation unfolded News10NBC reached out to the Rochester Fire Department for more information on this fire AI assisted with the formatting of this story. Click here to see how WHEC News10NBC uses AI According to a release from RPD, the findings from the investigation of the “disturbing video” were sent to the Rochester City Attorney’s Office to be considered for charges. “RPD takes all reports and allegations seriously and must thoroughly gather information to ensure due process,” the release said. “We recognize the behavior captured in the video has raised many concerns, and we appreciate the community’s patience during the investigation and moving forward.” In a separate news release, the city attorney’s office said it will review the matter. If necessary, the city attorney’s office will consult the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office “regarding matters that may fall under their jurisdiction.” “The review will proceed deliberately, but with an appropriate sense of urgency. We acknowledge the significant impact this incident has had on those directly involved and on the broader community,” the statement from the city attorney’s office said. “At this time, it would be premature to estimate when a final decision will be made. We ask for the community’s patience as the legal review continues. Once a determination has been reached, we will share that information publicly.” The video referenced gained traction across social media platforms last week after social media creators started sharing the video. One creator’s TikTok video about the matter has received 13.5 million views as of Monday. “The family kindly requests privacy at this time as they navigate this difficult period,” the NAACP said in a previous release. “An official statement from the family will be shared during the Rochester Branch of the NAACP’s Our Children are Sacred- Accountability and Justice Townhall, held in collaboration with Barbershop Talk Services and the Rochester Civic Theatre on Wednesday, May 7, from 4 -5:30 p.m.” RadarG&H Life Science Innovation Hub set for grand opening in Rochesterby Fox Rochester Rochester, N.Y. — The G&H Life Science Innovation Hub will celebrate its grand opening Thursday on St. Paul Street in Rochester. The facility is meant to speed up the gap between research and development and production of medical devices and other technology. 13WHAM's Chris Lopez visited the facility Wednesday for a preview. RadarRochester Dachshund Parade returnsby Fox Rochester Staff Dachshunds are going on parade in Rochester soon! Organizer Janet Dray and her dog Maya lead the way. The parade starts in Washington Square Park opposite Geva on Saturday, May 10. RadarOut of Pocket Productions presents 'Describe the Night'by Fox Rochester Staff We're taking you behind the curtain as Out of Pocket Productions takes to the stage with an exciting new play Actors Jeff Siuda and Matthew Walls join ARC Rochester to talk about "Describe the Night," a time-hopping story of love The show runs from May 9 to 17 at the MuCCC on Atlantic Avenue Click here to learn more — A pet therapy program in the Rochester area that virtually disappeared during the COVID-19 pandemic is a microcosm of the challenges many programs are still facing in recruiting volunteers.  It takes a special person to give their time especially in places where people are nearing their end of life. One special woman and her dog are helping to solve the issue Comfort is difficult to find as the end of life grows near. Joan Hare and Jan Kozlowski are spending their mother’s last days at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Greece in the same room where their father died in 2013 “We’ve just had an extraordinary life with mom,” said Kozlowski a wagging tail and a caring volunteer in Desiree Voorhies “It’s a wonderful experience,” said Voorhies, who once a week brings her trained therapy dog to the hospice care center — visiting families and providing comfort during the most difficult of times and I'm so grateful to families who allow me to be part of that,” she said. “Even though it doesn't always feel like the best gift to them. Hopefully “We love the dog,” said Kozlowski. “Because even in your darkest hour Desiree is one of eight volunteer pet therapists who come to the center it’s clear that a load gets lifted just a little bit,” said Voorhies but it makes the atmosphere a little bit lighter.” Overall, there’s a shortage of volunteers, especially in hospice care. The program at RRH was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic RRH director of family life services. Brown oversees a volunteer program that once had more than 200 people involved. That number is now about half that — an issue “The volunteers are the heartbeat of the program,” he said “So much of what they do to provide comfort and dignity.” Voorhies encourages anyone who’s thinking of becoming a volunteer to do it.  is if we can bring a smile to somebody at this point in their time RochesterFirst (WROC) — Over $703,000 will go towards expanding home healthcare education and outreach efforts in Monroe County this investment is specifically focusing on the county’s African-American communities HCR Health Care will lead efforts to educate older adults and families about at-home healthcare services County leaders said this initiative is meant to improve access to care and reduce disparities affecting African-American residents Informational sessions will be held at seven churches in the Rochester area on Mother’s Day these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals Lanie Bittner was named Realtor of the Year by the Greater Rochester Association of Realtors GRAR names Realtor of the Year at awards event former president of the Greater Rochester Association of Realtors (GRAR) and an associate broker at RE/MAX Plus The association also honored Damaris Rivera Danielle Clement and Bob Maves at its annual agent recognition event The Realtor of the Year Award honors the individual who exemplifies the values and principles of the profession not only through their business performance but their commitment to the community Bittner entered the profession in 2005 and consistently has been a multimillion-dollar producer She served as GRAR board president in 2021 and 2022 is a former director on the board for the National Association of Realtors and is currently a director for the New York State Association of Realtors Rivera received the Breaking Barriers Award for advancing equity and inclusion in the industry completed her first development project in 2022 and has built an expertise in luxury short-term rentals transitioned from a career in the grocery industry to real estate and in the past two years has helped more than 30 families attain their homeownership goals Casale was recognized with the Community Service Award which which honors the memory of Fran Henty The winner is selected based on their willingness to “go that extra mile” in both their professional and personal lives and makes a difference in the community through service Casale certainly has done that in a variety of ways including organizing clothing drives for Ukrainian families leading a team in the Golisano Children’s Hospital Annual Stroll fighting food insecurity through a Share the Love food drive and by creating Meatball Ministry which delivers homemade meals and a heartfelt hug to those going through tough times A co-founder of Tru Agent Real Estate and founder of Women Supporting Women In Business Clement received the Leadership Through Education The award honors the memory of Edith Lank and recognizes the individual who upholds the highest standards of excellence in educating and inspiring others a broker with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services received the Legacy Real Estate Award for making a significant and last impact on the industry through innovation [email protected]/(585) 653-4020 SUNY Geneseo recently held the grand opening of its newly renovated Milne Library after a $40 million revitali[...] The city of Rochester has gone to court to compel the owner of 13 rental properties to correct 536 code violat[...] Rochester lenders expect strong commercial real estate activity while a lack of inventory continues to plague [...] The YMCA of Greater Rochester sold its East Main Street location to Rochester Regional Health for $2.4M Home sales drop as Monroe County's housing shortage worsens Prices soar 10.8% with average homes selling for [...] A real estate investor who already has a significant presence on the west side of downtown Rochester added two[...] The Rochester Renaissance Festivus celebrated its sixth year of medieval festivities for all ages on Sunday https://www.rochesterfirst.com/community/events/rochester-renaissance-festivus-returns-for-sixth-year/ Looking at the behind-the-scenes technology behind 911 calls Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today's Sunrise Smart Start for Tuesday Rochester police are searching for the vehicle and driver involved in a crash on Ames Street early Tuesday morning The Wegmans family is interviewed about their success and cult-like following Scottsville Fire and Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to North Road in Scottsville after a vehicle struck a home Monday evening One Rochester man is seeking answers from the city after discovering all of the sentimental items at his grandmother's gravesite were cleaned up without notice Greece schools will soon be using body and bag scanners similar to those in airports for students entering school Monroe County leaders announced an investment worth more than $700,000 Monday is aimed to boost access to home health care for African American families while striving to promote equity and address long-standing disparities for many who call Rochester home.