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A two-alarm fire is currently being fought at the Uneeda Tire Shop on Hudson Avenue. The Rochester Fire Department reported seeing two tractor-trailers and a pile of tires on fire. Over 40 firefighters are on scene. The cause of the fire is unknown, and no injuries have been reported. The shop also experienced a fire […]
Verizon is laying off over 13,000 employees—about 20% of its management staff—as new CEO Dan Schulman launches a major restructuring to cut costs and improve customer experience amid rising competition. The company posted solid Q3 2025 earnings but continues to lose postpaid subscribers. These cuts are the largest in Verizon’s history. Verizon is cutting more […]
Sister Grace Miller, founder of the House of Mercy Homeless Shelter in Rochester and a longtime advocate for the homeless, passed away Thursday at age 90, surrounded by loved ones. A member of the Sisters of Mercy since 1955, she spent decades ministering to people in poverty and served as executive director of her shelter […]
A viral video showing a mother with sickle cell and her children being attacked by a group of students near Orville Bright Elementary School on Chicago’s Far South Side has sparked outrage among parents and community members. Dozens gathered at the school demanding accountability and calling for expulsions. The victims, 33-year-old Corshawnda Hatter and her […]
Marketplace Mall is closing all remaining interior stores by year’s end, while exterior-entrance businesses stay open. After years of major closures and decline, Wilmorite says it has large pending redevelopment deals for the mall’s interior, and town officials confirm confidential discussions are underway. https://www.whec.com/top-news/im-not-happy-jewelry-store-owner-among-handful-of-businesses-forced-to-vacate-henriettas-marketplace-mall-by-new-years-eve/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=onsite&utm_campaign=recommended
Nabisco is launching an online-only Thanksgiving Oreo tin with six unusual flavors—Turkey & Stuffing, Sweet Potato, Creamed Corn, Pumpkin Pie, Caramel Apple Pie, and Cranberry Sauce. Each tin includes two of each flavor and serves as a “test-and-learn” experiment to inspire future products. OREOiD Thanksgiving Dinner Cookie Tin – 12ct | OREO
Five suspects were arrested early Thursday after breaking into more than 100 vehicles in Monroe County. Starting around 4 a.m., police received numerous reports of vehicle larcenies. Deputies located the suspects’ vehicle in Perinton and pursued it until it stopped near Green Ridge and Green Valley roads. Drone and K-9 units were then used to […]
A century-old eight-inch water main broke early Tuesday at Culver Road and Meredith Street in northeast Rochester, releasing about 2 million gallons of water. The incident left 36 customers without water and flooded around 10 basements. City officials are investigating why it took more than three hours for crews to respond. 2 million gallons of […]
Allegations of misconduct have surfaced at the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office after Ezell Harris, owner of the Greater Rochester Area Mortuary Transport Service, reported that eyeballs were missing from a homicide victim. Harris said the victim was not an organ donor and spoke about the issue during a Monroe County Legislature meeting on Wednesday […]
Rochester Regional Health System has paused open enrollment after backlash over steep 2026 health insurance premium hikes. The new salary-based plans would raise some employee costs dramatically — from $6 to $64 per pay period for entry-level staff and from $355 to over $1,200 for higher-band family plans. The nurses’ union, RUNAP, says such increases […]
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