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A 33-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after a police standoff in which he allegedly threatened a woman with a handgun. The incident began around 1:30 a.m. on Dewey Avenue near Beverly Heights. Police say the man refused to leave his apartment, shouted at officers, and waved a gun from the window. A pregnant woman […]
A new study found that just three days of silence can change the brain in powerful ways. People had better memory, stronger focus, calmer moods, and even sharper senses. Their brains created new cells in areas linked to memory and emotion. Silence also helped people feel less stressed and think more clearly. Just two hours […]
Road Closures in Rochester for J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge – Thursday, May 22 Several streets in the City of Rochester will be closed on Thursday, May 22, for the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge. Starting at 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.: Morrie Silver Way (from Oak Street to Verona Street) North Plymouth Avenue (from Morrie Silver […]
Klarna reported a $99 million net loss in the first quarter of 2025, more than double its $47 million loss from the same period last year. The company attributed the decline to one-time costs tied to depreciation, share-based payments, and restructuring. Despite the loss, Klarna’s revenue rose 13% year-over-year to $701 million, with 100 million […]
Greece Police are using new license plate reader cameras to catch suspected car thieves, leading to the recent arrest of three individuals found in a stolen Kia at a gas station on West Ridge Road. One suspect attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended. Since October, over 50 intersections in Greece have been equipped with […]
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring in the Rochester area and will host a job fair this Wednesday at the Rochester Processing and Distribution Center on Jefferson Road. The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Available positions include City Carrier Assistants, starting at $19.33 per hour, and Rural Carrier Associates, starting at […]
The New York Court of Appeals in Rochester will hear arguments Tuesday as social media companies seek to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit tied to the 2022 mass shooting at a Buffalo Tops supermarket. Filed by the victims’ families, the suit claims that social media platforms played a role in the attack by promoting White […]
The recently passed New York State budget includes $59.6 million in funding for upgrades to the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. State lawmakers on Monday outlined key elements of the budget that will benefit the Rochester area. Rochester Riverside Convention Center to receive $59M+ renovation boost from state budget
Voters in school districts throughout New York State—excluding the city districts of New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers—will head to the polls Tuesday to decide on 2025–26 school budgets and board of education seats. Polling times differ by district. School budget and board votes to be held Tuesday across Rochester-Finger Lakes region
NYSEG and RG&E, subsidiaries of Avangrid, are facing criticism following a state audit that uncovered major deficiencies in their operations and customer service. The audit issued nearly 130 recommendations, citing concerns with asset management, customer service outsourcing, and cybersecurity. Key findings include: Underinvestment in asset management, contributing to NYSEG’s poor electric reliability. Inaccurate reporting of […]
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