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Bam Adebayo, a member of the U.S. men’s basketball team, has two primary goals for the Paris Olympics: winning a gold medal and getting a picture with gymnast Simone Biles. Biles, who is considered the face of the Paris Games, has an impressive 37 medals from Olympic and world championship competitions. Her popularity among fellow […]
Law enforcement in Rochester is emphasizing the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, following two recent child abduction incidents. On Saturday night, a car was stolen on Dr. Samuel McCree Way with a two-year-old child inside. The vehicle was quickly recovered with the child unharmed. Earlier in the week, another abduction occurred, leading to […]
Security technology cuts down on local mall shoplifting. Wilmorite, who owns Eastview & Greece Ridge mall teamed up with local law enforcement and is now using Security technology that reads your license plates to link people to past shoplifting history on its properties. The company says shoplifting is down 21%. Eastview and Greece Ridge malls […]
A Rochester firefighter and the City of Rochester reached a settlement of $150,000. 2 years ago, Jerrod Jones a black firefighter, was forced to attend a racist party by his captain. The incident happened back in July 2022 during his shift at a mansion on East Ave where there were Juneteenth flags and buckets of […]
The 2nd event in the Fourth Annual ROC the Block Community Employment Fairs will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 at the Franklin High School front yard, 950 Norton St. ROC the Block Community Employment Fairs are a neighborhood-based hiring initiative that brings businesses and recruiters to each of Rochester’s […]
In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation on Tuesday, July 9. City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be available so residents can remain safe and comfortable. Some locations will also have extended […]
Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson made history by becoming the franchise’s all-time leading scorer during a 104-85 victory over the Dallas Wings. Wilson scored 28 points, surpassing Sophia Young-Malcolm’s record of 4,300 points with a new total of 4,301. She also recorded 10 rebounds, marking her 11th double-double of the season. Wilson, drafted first […]
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause for those 5 to 14, per the CDC. In 2021, 973 children under 19 drowned in the U.S., and another 6,500 had near-drowning incidents. Key safety measures include always having an adult monitor the water and ensuring […]
The opening of the Maplewood Library’s temporary location has been postponed to Wednesday, July 10, as renovations begin at the main site. Originally set to open on Monday, the temporary location at the former Holy Rosary Church will provide regular library services, including access to computers, the library collection, copier, fax machine, and programs. The […]
Sticky Lips Juke Joint in Henrietta, known for its barbecue and live music, will host an antique sale on Monday, offering a chance to own a piece of Rochester restaurant history. The sale will take place from noon to 6 p.m., with all transactions being cash-only. According to their Facebook event, buyers will negotiate prices […]