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Francis Wilkins

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Francis was born and raised in and around Webster, and now’s he covering local news and events for the city of Rochester and surrounding areas. He was educated at University of Rochester, and has previously reported for several local TV's and radio stations.

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Rochester teens invited to explore jobs, internships, and training at ROC Youth Fair on Saturday, part of city’s push to empower future workforce Rochester teens invited to explore jobs, internships, and training at ROC Youth Fair on Saturday, part of city’s push to empower future workforce
Lifestyle7 hours ago

Rochester teens invited to explore jobs, internships, and training at ROC Youth Fair on Saturday, part of city’s push to empower future workforce

Rochester, New York – This Saturday, East High School at 1801 E. Main St. will be bustling with activity as...
Latin music fans rejoice as Rochester announces Roc’n Ritmo’s return, offering free access to live music, food, and family-friendly activities Latin music fans rejoice as Rochester announces Roc’n Ritmo’s return, offering free access to live music, food, and family-friendly activities
Lifestyle8 hours ago

Latin music fans rejoice as Rochester announces Roc’n Ritmo’s return, offering free access to live music, food, and family-friendly activities

Rochester, New York – Downtown Rochester is set to pulsate with the rhythms of Latin music as the city announces...
Rochester to host first-ever Youth Forum on substance abuse and mental health, providing young people and families a safe space to learn, share, and connect Rochester to host first-ever Youth Forum on substance abuse and mental health, providing young people and families a safe space to learn, share, and connect
Local News8 hours ago

Rochester to host first-ever Youth Forum on substance abuse and mental health, providing young people and families a safe space to learn, share, and connect

Rochester, New York – In an effort to tackle the growing concerns of substance abuse and mental health among youth,...
Multiple payment options available as Henrietta encourages residents to meet March 31 tax deadline and avoid additional financial penalties Multiple payment options available as Henrietta encourages residents to meet March 31 tax deadline and avoid additional financial penalties
Local News8 hours ago

Multiple payment options available as Henrietta encourages residents to meet March 31 tax deadline and avoid additional financial penalties

Henrietta, New York – As the deadline for the third installment of the 2025 Combined Town and County Tax Bill...
Sale of town-owned land in Henrietta moves forward with permissive referendum process allowing residents 30 days to file petition for public vote Sale of town-owned land in Henrietta moves forward with permissive referendum process allowing residents 30 days to file petition for public vote
Local News8 hours ago

Sale of town-owned land in Henrietta moves forward with permissive referendum process allowing residents 30 days to file petition for public vote

Henrietta, New York – In a recent development in the town of Henrietta, local authorities have moved forward with the...
Free rabies shots offered across Monroe County as health department rolls out widespread clinics to reach pet owners in every town and neighborhood Free rabies shots offered across Monroe County as health department rolls out widespread clinics to reach pet owners in every town and neighborhood
Local News9 hours ago

Free rabies shots offered across Monroe County as health department rolls out widespread clinics to reach pet owners in every town and neighborhood

Monroe County, New York – In Monroe County, pet owners have a fresh opportunity to ensure their dogs, cats, and...
Late-night confrontation turns chaotic in Rochester as gunfire incident transitions into vehicular crash, prompting arrests and weapon seizure by police Late-night confrontation turns chaotic in Rochester as gunfire incident transitions into vehicular crash, prompting arrests and weapon seizure by police
Local News2 days ago

Late-night confrontation turns chaotic in Rochester as gunfire incident transitions into vehicular crash, prompting arrests and weapon seizure by police

Rochester, New York – In the early hours of Wednesday, a sequence of events unfolded that led to police intervention,...
Three injured in crash involving Rochester police vehicle during routine patrol turn near Field Street as authorities probe circumstances of the collision Three injured in crash involving Rochester police vehicle during routine patrol turn near Field Street as authorities probe circumstances of the collision
Local News2 days ago

Three injured in crash involving Rochester police vehicle during routine patrol turn near Field Street as authorities probe circumstances of the collision

Rochester, New York – On Tuesday evening, an unexpected turn of events unfolded on Monroe Avenue when a Rochester Police...
Amid financial collapse of 23andMe, New York AG warns consumers of risks to genetic privacy and outlines step-by-step instructions to delete personal data and DNA samples Amid financial collapse of 23andMe, New York AG warns consumers of risks to genetic privacy and outlines step-by-step instructions to delete personal data and DNA samples
Crime & Safety2 days ago

Amid financial collapse of 23andMe, New York AG warns consumers of risks to genetic privacy and outlines step-by-step instructions to delete personal data and DNA samples

New York – In a significant move to protect consumer privacy, New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a...
NYPD officers acted within bounds of New York law when responding to armed attack by Courtney Gordon during early morning domestic violence call in Queens NYPD officers acted within bounds of New York law when responding to armed attack by Courtney Gordon during early morning domestic violence call in Queens
Crime & Safety2 days ago

NYPD officers acted within bounds of New York law when responding to armed attack by Courtney Gordon during early morning domestic violence call in Queens

New York City, New York – In a significant announcement from New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special...