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Both sides have reached a tentative agreement to address the concerns of correction officers, as confirmed by Governor Kathy Hochul’s office. This follows an 11-day walkout at 36 facilities, where officers protested unbearable working conditions despite lacking the authority to strike. A special mediator was brought in to facilitate negotiations. Under the agreement, workers are […]
SPoT Coffee on East Avenue will be closing its doors after 25 years of business, with the final day of operation set for Sunday, March 2. While the specific reason for the closure has not been disclosed, President and CEO Anton Ayoub stated that the decision was a difficult one. https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/business/local-business/spot-coffee-in-rochester-closing-this-upcoming-sunday/
An insurance expert from AAA of Western New York reports that Kia and Hyundai owners are now paying 10 to 15 percent more for insurance coverage than they were before. This increase in premiums may be linked to a rise in thefts of these vehicles. https://13wham.com/news/local/car-thefts-in-monroe-county-lead-to-rising-insurance-rates#
An 11-year-old boy driving a stolen car in Rochester struck a 34-year-old woman on Wednesday night, sending her to the hospital. Police responded to the incident near Flint Street and Jefferson Avenue around 8:30 p.m., where they found the woman injured; she is expected to survive. Witnesses directed officers to the young driver, who was […]
The U.S. Justice Department is set to release flight logs and numerous names connected to Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi. Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking, had ties to influential figures in various fields. Bondi emphasized the department’s efforts to protect the identities of over […]
A married couple, Mitchell Ring and Jennifer Colin, shared their distressing experience on a Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Doha, where they were forced to sit next to a deceased woman for four hours. The woman collapsed and died shortly after exiting the restroom, and the flight crew placed her body in an empty […]
Monroe Community College’s Downtown Campus will host a job fair on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring over 45 local employers. Organized in partnership with RochesterWorks, the fair is open to individuals of all experience levels. Attendees can connect with organizations including Bausch + Lomb, Coca Cola Beverages, Rochester Regional Health, and many more. […]
Local power companies are alerting customers to expect higher energy bills this month, but they assert that they are not at fault. NYSEG, RG&E, and National Grid are responsible for delivering gas and electricity and billing customers for both delivery and supply costs. The utilities only handle delivery charges, while the supply costs are set […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 15,000 correctional officers in New York have been on strike for over a week without union approval, leading to legal actions and inmate relocations to address staffing shortages. The strike, which began due to concerns about long working hours, violates New York’s Taylor Law. Hochul emphasized that the actions of […]
President Donald Trump announced plans for a new “gold card” visa, aimed at wealthy investors, which will cost $5 million and offer a path to citizenship. This initiative will replace the 35-year-old EB-5 visa program, designed to attract foreign investment by requiring a $1 million investment in a business that employs at least 10 people. […]
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