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Written by Jasmine Back in mid August, Randall Jackson took his own life when he cut the gas line in his house and intentionally blew it up. This occurred after he received notice that the house was being sold as a foreclosure. Unfortunately, what Jackson didn’t know before he tragically took his life was that […]
Written by Jasmine Today, October 22nd, on what would have been his 66th birthday, a plaque honoring the late, great Anthony “Tony” Boler was unveiled at Cobbs Hill Park. This plaque is an addition to the park’s current memorial. Back in June of 2018, the Cobbs Hill basketball courts were dedicated in “Uncle Tony’s” name, […]
Written by Jasmine A local sushi staple and personal favorite of mine, California Rollin’ Inc., announced on Thursday that it would be closing ‘indefinitely’. The sign taped to the doors at their location in Village Gate at 274 North Goodman Street read, “California Rollin’ will be closed indefinitely. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you.” California […]
The City of Rochester’s Department of Recreation and Youth Services is offering Baby and Me indoor swimming lessons for parents/guardians and their infant children. The 30-minute classes will be offered in six-week sessions at 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings at the Adams St. R-Center, 85 Adams St. Baby and Me is designed to allow parents […]
Written by Jasmine On Tuesday afternoon, officials at Northern Virginia Community College announced that MCC’s Dr. Anne Kress would be their new president. She was chosen from a pool of three finalists, which initially had more than 80 applicants nationwide. Northern Virginia Community College serves more than 92,000 students on six campuses and is the […]
Written by Jasmine We all remember former WHEC Chief Meteorologist, Jeremy Kappell, who was fired from his position after an apparent on-air slip-up that resulted in the use of a racial slur on live TV. During a January 4th evening news broadcast, Kappell said the phrase “Dr. Luther C**n King Jr. Park” while referring to […]
Written by Jasmine I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Normally this is the case, but not today. This time two men, Quincy Steel of Pennsylvania and Jimmy Arriola of the Bronx, are screaming over Wegmans’ vanilla ice cream, or should I say lack thereof. The two have filed a class action […]
Written by Jasmine This year, in an effort to increase voter turnout, registered voters will now be able to cast their ballots nine days earlier than normal. The legislation was approved by Governor Cuomo earlier this year. From Saturday, October 26th until Sunday, November 3rd, the Monroe County Board of Elections will open seven polling […]
Written by Jasmine The Mall at Greece Ridge is welcoming in new residents to its 1.7 million square feet of retail space. After Benucci’s Italian Cuisine permanently closed its doors a few months back (although the Pittsford Plaza location is still open), construction began on a new restaurant set to takes its place. King Crab is […]
Mayor Lovely A. Warren was joined by community leaders and advocates to break ground on La Marketa at The International Plaza, a project that will turn a vacant lot on North Clinton Avenue across from St. Michael’s Church into a vibrant and colorful outdoor public space programmed with retail opportunities as well as music, dancing […]