A federal judge granted David Streever’s request for a preliminary injunction against the Department of Homeland Security, which had warned him that his criticism of ICE could lead to prosecution.
Community
Rochester gets $29 million for water quality projects
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The city will use the funding to replace lead service lines and begin improvements to the Hemlock water filtration plant.
Education
Preliminary RCSD budget again contains big funding gap
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The $53 million gap in the 2026-27 spending plan is even larger than the previous year’s shortfall at this stage.
Environment
Monroe County begins work on climate change resiliency plan
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The county Department of Environmental Services last month held its first public meeting in its effort to identify and address vulnerabilities due to climate change.
Community
Nonprofits reach application deadline for $30M fund
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Applications for resources secured by the New York State Black Legislative Task Force are due by the end of today.
Justice & Public Safety
Judge OKs controversial Oak Hill membership meeting
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Lawsuit prompts possible vote that could lead to ouster of directors
Community
The Purple Foot Festival returns for 29th year
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The family-friendly annual event at Casa Larga winery will have several new attractions, and expanded food and beverage offerings.
Education
RCSD drafts policy to restrict digital device use
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The policy, required by a new amendment to New York’s Education Law, prohibits students’ use of “internet-enabled devices” during the school day. Other area districts also are updating their policies.
Community
Federal cuts threaten lead poisoning prevention efforts
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Although there has been a promise to reinstate funding, which has supported the local Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning, it still has not happened.
Education
Four UR students charged in ‘Wanted’ poster case
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The University of Rochester students face charges of felony criminal mischief for distributing the posters, which the university has described as antisemitic.
Justice & Public Safety
Diocese may contest fees rung up in bankruptcy
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In a court filing, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester said it “reserves the right to object” to fees paid to lawyers, consultants, and other professionals in the drawn-out case.