Racquel Stephen

Rochester is experiencing its first heat wave of the summer, and one doctor is advising the public on how to remain safe and comfortable.

Winnie Jiang has been involved in the Reality Check program for two years. The youth-led initiative empowers adolescents in New York State to become community leaders and advocates for a tobacco-free community.

Transgender advocate Brittan Hardgers has been selected as grand marshal of this year's Rochester Pride Parade and Festival, while Aggy Dune, a pioneer of Rochester's drag community, has been picked to serve as honorary marshal.

Celia McIntosh of Rochester is one of 59 nurse practitioners nationwide to be selected for the 2026 Class of Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

The Breast Cancer Coalition is hosting its monthly webinar series to discuss dental hygiene during and after cancer treatment.

The Black Culture Festival is returning downtown for its seventh year. Organizers say that festival goers can expect fun, food and fashion at the two-day event.

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand visited Rochester on Monday to argue that rising grocery prices are being driven by tariffs and the war in Iran, saying the higher costs are squeezing families and small businesses.

Daron Comes brought both of his daughters to The Strong National Museum of Play on Thursday for an afternoon of fun. But he had another reason, too.

Within the world of imaging, some physicians say artificial intelligence acts as a second set of eyes.

The University of Rochester Medicine Golisano Children's hospital is taking their act on the road with the launch of a state-of-the art pediatric mobile clinic.