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Rochester residents are encouraged to attend a Disaster Preparation Training Course aimed at equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond to and recover from disasters. The training, provided by the New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps, will cover essential steps and supplies needed for both natural and man-made disasters. Mayor Malik Evans […]
Kid Cudi, a last-minute addition to the second weekend lineup of Coachella 2024, broke his foot after jumping offstage during his set in the Sahara tent. The incident forced him to end his performance early. Cudi later shared on X that this was his first time breaking a bone and expressed gratitude for the support […]
This Earth Day 2024, President Joe Biden announced a $7b investment in solar energy through the “Solar for All” initiative, funded by the $369 billion Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2023. This program aims to enhance access to clean energy for over 900,000 households in disadvantaged communities. The investment is part of a broader week […]
The Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State is proposing a new scenic byway to link historic sites associated with the Underground Railroad across the state. Named the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Corridor, this 500-mile route would extend from New York City to Niagara Falls, traversing 21 counties including Monroe. The initiative, spearheaded […]
National Park Week begins this Saturday, which coincides with a free entry day at all National Park Service (NPS) sites. The NPS oversees nearly 430 sites, many of which do not charge for admission. However, this event provides a unique opportunity to visit some of the more renowned parks like Yosemite without an entry fee. […]
The 13th annual Dr. Lemuel and Gloria Rogers African American Health Symposium recently focused on Alzheimer’s and dementia among African Americans in Rochester, N.Y. This symposium aimed to raise awareness about the higher incidence of these cognitive disorders in the African American community, which is reported to be twice as likely to experience Alzheimer’s and […]
The Rochester Public Market is set to host its popular Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas throughout 2024. The series begins on April 14 and will run on select Sundays until October 13, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 280 N. Union St. This event, open rain or shine with free admission, will […]
Lollypop Farm in Rochester, N.Y., is hosting “Clear the Kennels” week, an event aimed at encouraging more adoptions by offering reduced adoption fees. During this week, the adoption fees for adult dogs are discounted by 50%, and fees are completely waived for senior dogs aged six and older. The initiative is designed to attract potential […]
Missy Elliott has announced her first-ever headline tour, “OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience,” Summer of 2024. The acclaimed rapper and producer will be joined by hip hop legend Busta Rhymes, R&B/pop superstar Ciara, and her long-time collaborator, super producer Timbaland. The 24-city tour, produced by Live Nation and Monami Entertainment, will […]
Lil Wayne and Summer Walker are set to headline the first-ever TwoGether Land Music Festival, which will take place on May 25th and 26th at the historic Fair Park in Dallas, TX. This event, presented by One MusicFest and produced by Live Nation, is a spin-off of the ONE Musicfest and promises to bring a […]