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Project Good Morning Participants Gather for Annual Holiday Breakfast

On Tuesday, December 16th, participants from the Rochester Police Department’s Project Good Morning (PGM) program met at Granite Steak and Grill for their annual holiday breakfast, which has been generously donated and prepared by Granite Steak and Grill for the past few years. Thank...
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Stay Alert and Stay Safe: Rochester Police Warn Residents About New Scam Attempts

To help prevent members of our community from falling victim to scams, the Rochester Police want to share two scams that have been reported in the last 24 hours. PayPal scam – Someone deposited a penny—one cent—into a PayPal account, and someone posing as...

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Volunteers install 179 free smoke alarms for local families during Sound the Alarm event

Last weekend, 60 American Red Cross of Northern New England volunteers installed 179 free...
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Rochester Middle School closed due to bomb threat, investigation ongoing

On April 14, 2023, at approximately 6:40 am, the Rochester Police Department was notified...
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Rochester Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration to host Drug Take Back Day 4/22

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public...
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Emergency services respond to rollover on RT. 11, driver transported to Frisbie Memorial Hospital

At 10:20 am, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to the area of...
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Fire Department responds to building fire at 35 Pine Street, no reported injuries

On Friday, April 7, 2023, at 4:07 PM the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched...
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Fire Department partners with Red Cross for ‘Sound The Alarm’ event on 4/15

The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) is partnering with the American Red Cross for 'Sound...
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Sergeant Benjamin to participate in Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship

The Rochester Police Department encourages the public to support the 15th annual Battle of...
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Citywide Parking Ban starts at 8 pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2023

A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 8 pm on Tuesday, March 14,...
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Fire Department investigating Building Fire at 54 Tonka Street, occupants evacuated safely

At 5:06 am on Monday, March 13th, Rochester Public Safety Dispatch received a report...
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NH 911 advises motorists to take it slow on the roads, stay home if you can

From New Hampshire 911: Many are waking up to varying amounts of snow across New...
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Eversource warns of a major storm to impact New England region

In case you missed it, Eversource sent an emergency text alert warning customers of...
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COAST Bus: Service Curtailment Notice for Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Due to the winter storm that will arrive overnight and result in a high...
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City of Rochester Signs Phase II Development Agreement and NorthRIDGE Memorandum of Understanding

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Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common 1/24: Skating, Music, and Family Activities

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City of Rochester Inaugurates Elected Officials, Selects Deputy Mayor

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the City of Rochester celebrated the inauguration of the...

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