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George Kennedy
George Kennedy covers crime, courts and public safety across New York, reporting with care and precision on investigations.
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Crime
Jury selection and instructions take center stage in payton gendron’s federal trial
The federal court in buffalo, n.y., is meticulously reviewing jury instructions and selecting potential jurors for the trial of payton gendron, the…
New Jersey Air Quality Alert: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Causes Health Concerns
New Jersey faces an air quality alert as Canadian wildfire smoke blankets the state, causing health concerns and reduced visibility.
Diversity gaps persist in NYC’s elite specialized high schools
New York City's specialized high schools continue to grapple with significant diversity gaps, with only a handful of Black students admitted to…
RIT Against ICE Campaign Aims to Cut University Contracts with ICE-Linked Companies
Students and faculty at Rochester Institute of Technology are rallying to cut the university's ties with companies supporting ICE operations.
Crime
53-year-old woman hospitalized after hit-and-run on East Main Street
A hit-and-run incident in Rochester left a 53-year-old woman with serious injuries. The crash occurred on East Main Street, and the driver…
Crime Reading between the lines of urban crime metrics
Delve into the world of city crime reports and discover how to make sense of the numbers
Decoding crime statistics and trends
Get insights into crime statistics and how to interpret them for a safer community
Central Park Horse Carriage Ban: A Turning Point in NYC’s Longstanding Controversy
The future of horse-drawn carriages in Central Park hangs in the balance as a pivotal hearing approaches, following recent tragic incidents.
Local News
New York communities protest against potential ICE detention facilities
New York communities are rallying against the potential establishment of new ICE detention facilities, sparking protests and political action.
Queens Man Receives Five-Year Sentence for Illegal Firearm Possession
Lindy Jones, a 44-year-old resident of Edgemere, has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing an illegal firearm in Far…