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New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy that could strip food assistance from tens of thousands of lawful permanent residents, including many from immigrant and refugee communities. James is leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general challenging an October 31 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) memo that dramatically restricts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibilit

The American Heart Association’s signature Go Red for Women® Luncheon raises awareness and critical funds WHAT: Approximately 185 people are expected at the American Heart Association’s Rochester Go Red for Women® Luncheon nationally sponsored by CVS Health and locally presented by UR Medicine.Guests will wear their favorite red attire and participate in a Hands-Only CPR experience, learn about women’s heart health and hear from a powerful group of women during the luncheon w

Rochester, NY - The City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., will be open on Tues., Nov. 25 and Wed., Nov. 26 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering excellent opportunities for the Rochester community to shop local for their Thanksgiving meal.   The Market will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 27, and will resume its regular schedule on Sat., Nov. 29.   The Market Token Center for SNAP recipients will be open Tues., Nov. 25, and Wed., Nov. 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p

Rochester, NY - The City of Rochester’s outdoor ice-skating rink at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court St, opens Mon., Nov. 24, 2025, for the winter season through Sun., Mar. 8, 2026 (weather permitting).   “Ice skating is a classic winter pastime that offers fun for all ages – and we’re fortunate to have a picture-perfect outdoor rink right in Downtown Rochester,” said Mayor Malik D. Evans. “I encourage the community to embrace the season at MLK Park!”   Ope

Cuando el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE) detiene a una persona, el manejo de sus pertenencias y bienes varía ampliamente, lo que a menudo deja a los detenidos luchando por proteger su propiedad mientras están bajo custodia, según abogados de inmigración y grupos de defensa. Cuando un individuo es arrestado, ICE o la agencia que realiza la detención confisca los objetos personales que lleva consigo —incluyendo billeteras, dinero en efectiv