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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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Emergency services respond to serious head-on collision on North Main St.

On Sunday, January 2, 2022, at approximately 10:34 am, Emergency Services responded to the...
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Take a look: Changing of the Guard Ceremony held on 12/30

After more than 25 years of service, Chief Paul Toussaint announced his retirement in...
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State of NH opens vaccination site at Spaulding Commons, near Planet Fitness

The State of NH has contracted On-site Medical Services to provide COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters,...
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State of NH offering free at-home COVID-19 PCR Tests

New Hampshire and Vault Medical Services have teamed up to offer at-home COVID-19 saliva...
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Changing of the Guard Ceremony scheduled for 12/30

In November, after more than 25 years of service, Rochester Police Chief Paul Toussaint...
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FYI: Winter Parking Bans, Snow Removal and Ice Control

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6exweUnmZT8&ab_channel=CityofRochester%2CNH Snow and ice can create difficulties for residents, businesses, and travelers.  Please keep in...
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Police Department, Project Good Morning members meet for annual breakfast

On Monday, December 13, participants from the Rochester Police Department’s Project Good Morning program...
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Police Commission recognizes Lisa Stanley, promotes Williams-Hurley to Sergeant, swears in new hires

The Rochester Police Commission met on December 1st to swear in new officers, promote...
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Local Health Officials urge vaccinations as holiday gathering season approaches

Local health professionals are becoming increasingly concerned about the uptick in COVID-related illness and...
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Police Chief Paul Toussaint announces retirement and succession 

After more than 25 years of service, Rochester Police Chief, Paul Toussaint, is officially...
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City Staff propose program for repeated mental health/substance misuse calls

In a presentation to City Council on October 19, City staff requested consideration for...
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Police arrest Joyce Howard for hit and run of Matthew Lefebvre

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, Rochester Police arrested Joyce Howard, 69, of McDuffee St...
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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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