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The Rochester City Council approved the Mayor’s $675 million 2023-24 City Budget by a 5-4 vote. Councilmembers Gruber, Harris, Lightfoot, Patterson and President Meléndez voted in favor of the budget, and Councilmembers Martin, Peo, Smith and Vice President Lupien voted against the budget. Prior to the budget passage, Council voted to add four new Resolutions […]
RIT & AT&T to hosting the region’s first-ever video game development Summer camp. Around 50 middle and high school students from underserved communities will take part in the free camp, taught by professors from RIT’s School of Interactive Games and Media. The goal is to have fun and help bridge the digital divide. Source: 13WHAM-TV
The Buffalo Bills will hold 10 open practices as part of their 2023 training camp at St. John Fisher University. All practices are scheduled for 9:45 a.m., with one exception. Click here for more information Wednesday, July 26 Thursday, July 27 Friday, July 28 Sunday, July 30 Monday, July 31 Tuesday, Aug. 1 Thursday, Aug. […]
After the state Assembly chose not to move forward with a vote on the proposal for a casino controversy in Rochester. The Seneca Nation released a statement, the Seneca Nation saying the blame for keeping Rochester officials out of the loop lies directly with the governor, the Assembly and the Senate. The Senecas are now imploring […]
This week Mayor Malik Evans announced the launch of Rochester’s Guaranteed Basic Income program. The pilot program that would give $500 a month to around 350 families. Starting Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m. with an application form, and will be available for one week. To qualify applicants must: Be 18 years of age or […]
Irondequoit Juneteenth Celebration (Saturday) The Town of Irondequoit and E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminating Racism and Seeking Equity) are hosting their fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday. The event kicks off with a Youth Basketball Classic at the Irondequoit Community Center at 9 a.m. Then, the Freedom Celebration runs from noon to 4 p.m. at Irondequoit Town Hall […]
A Rochester family says their son was assaulted by a substitute teacher at RCSD school number 50. According to his parents, 7-year-old Mathias Tucker was dragged across the floor and slammed into a wall Tuesday at school. Now, they say they’re worried for their child’s safety. Mathias’s parents, Kechard Tucker and Santeli Gonzalez, say they […]
Early voting is set to begin this upcoming Saturday June 17th and June 25th, they will be able to access any of Monroe County’s early polling sites. They will check in, receive the ballot with candidates representing their district, and they will be able to cast their ballot — the same as they would on […]
Billionaire filmmaker Tyler Perry is the frontrunner to be BET’s next owner. According to a report from The Streamr Perry will take control of BET Media Group for an undisclosed amount. Perry previously signed a multi-year joint venture between Tyler Perry Studios and the BET+ streaming service. BET+ productions such as All the Queen’s Men and Ruthless film at […]
Assemblyman Demond Meeks and Assemblyman Harry Bronson will join Field & Fork Network and Foodlink to announce state funding totaling $2 million for Double Up Food Bucks NY to expand access to fresh fruits and vegetables for low-income residents. Double Up Food Bucks NY is a nutrition incentive program that matches SNAP funds $1 for […]