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New York will issue one-time inflation refund checks of $150–$400 starting mid-October to over 8 million residents. To qualify, you must file a 2023 tax return by October 15, not be claimed as a dependent, and meet income limits (e.g., under $150K for single filers). Free tax help is available through the CASH Program for […]
Filmmaker Peter Daulton is documenting the history of America’s few remaining trolley parks, including Rochester’s Seabreeze, which began as a trolley destination in 1879 and is now the fourth-oldest amusement park in the U.S. Daulton, known for his work on Return of the Jedi and Back to the Future, is filming one trolley park a […]
Congressman Joe Morelle met with seniors at Valley Manor to discuss threats to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. He warned that a proposed budget bill could cut food aid for 3 million Americans, end health coverage for 15 million, and force over 500 nursing homes to close. Morelle stressed the critical role these programs play […]
Rochester’s Pathways to Peace team, in partnership with Walking for Rochester, is hosting weekly cleanups and free barbecues to promote violence prevention services and connect with the community. Cleanups are scheduled for Wednesdays (Aug. 13, 20, 27) and barbecues for Thursdays (Aug. 14, 21, 28) from 5–7 p.m. at various city locations. Events will include […]
Kodak warned there’s “substantial doubt” about its ability to stay in business due to nearly $500 million in short-term debt and over $200 million in pension liabilities. Its stock fell 26%, and the company plans to clarify its pension plans by August 15. Kodak warns its business is in “substantial doubt” after 133 years – […]
In the past few days, I came across two troubling stories on social media. One involved a video showing children left alone outside late at night with no adult supervision. Thankfully, caring members of the Rochester community stepped in and contacted the police. These situations could have ended in tragedy, but quick action helped keep […]
President Trump has announced plans to deploy the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and place the city’s police under federal control, citing concerns about “violent gangs” and homelessness. He also pledged to eliminate “slums,” though without offering specifics. However, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser refuted his claims, stating that the city is not experiencing a crime […]
Rochester is opening six new ADA-accessible affordable housing units in the South Wedge as part of its effort to improve and expand public housing citywide. The Bond Hamilton Townhouses project focuses on high-quality design and inclusivity. A ribbon-cutting is set for Monday at 10 a.m. Six new affordable homes to be unveiled in Rochester’s South […]
Frida and OddFellows Ice Cream Co. have launched a buzzworthy new flavor inspired by breast milk — though it contains none promote a new breast pump. Created to promote Frida’s new breast pump, the ice cream includes milk, cream, honey, fruit juice, and bovine colostrum, a nutrient-rich ingredient also found in human breast milk. Described […]
More people are using AI to write obituaries, finding it helpful during times of grief. While it offers convenience, some worry it lacks the personal touch and emotional depth of a human-written tribute. The trend reflects how technology is entering even the most intimate parts of life — and loss AI Obituaries Are Getting More […]
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