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The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has introduced a new license plate design for the Finger Lakes region. This design is part of a novel collection of plates, each symbolizing one of the state’s ten officially recognized regions. The latest plate highlights a scenic view of a hillside, casting a gaze upon […]
Starting this Saturday, Rochester public libraries announced they will be canceling all fines for overdue books. People are still encouraged to return all late books and items. People will still have to pay for replacement costs and processing fees for damage or missing items. Rochester Public Library eliminates all fines on overdue materials (rochesterfirst.com)
New York State DMV will be launching custom license plates for each region in the state. Each region license plate will have a picture of famous landmarks or items that represent that area. Not sure if these custom plates will be mandatory or optional. https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/regional-news/new-york-dmv-to-unveil-finger-lakes-custom-license-plate/
2,200 cars have been stolen as of June 1, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said during a news conference held to address the wave of stolen vehicles in our region. Deputies say of the 112 youth who’ve been arrested by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office so far this year in car theft cases, 30 have […]
Anthony Mackie, known for playing Sam Wilson, recently revealed his initial desire to play King T’Challa in Black Panther. He shared with Inverse that he approached Marvel about the role years before he debuted as Falcon in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Mackie eventually got a role in a Marvel film when directors Joe Russo […]
In a critical ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court decreed that race can’t be a factor in college admissions, potentially influencing future U.S. educational policies and past rulings on this issue. The 6-3 and 6-2 verdicts in the University of North Carolina and Harvard University cases, respectively, weren’t surprising given the court’s conservative majority. The cases […]
Diageo end partnership will Diddy after years of rocky relationship. Diddy who’s the face of both Cîroc and DeLeon, which are Vodka and Tequila brands. Diddy has filed a lawsuit in Manhattan last month claiming the beverage company Diageo was holding out on promoting his liquors and not showing the same attention that their other […]
Unhealthy air quality is back. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced free protective masks will be made available to residents at area libraries and Department of Motor Vehicles Offices as smoke and haze from Canadian wildfires continues to affect air quality throughout our region. County Executive Bello partnered with County Clerk Jamie Romeo to make masks […]
Tennessee State University will form a men’s club hockey team and become the first historically Black college and university (HBCU) in the United States to offer the sport. University officials made the announcement Wednesday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena along with officials from the NHL, NHL Players’ Association, Nashville Predators and College Hockey Inc., all partners […]
Lizzo’s profound admiration for Beyoncé is something that should never be doubted. At a concert during the Renaissance Tour in Poland, Lizzo impeccably duplicated the popular dance that Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy, performs on the song “My Power” during live shows. Captured on video by a friend and shared on TikTok, , Lizzo created an […]