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Ozempic, a drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes, is facing a shortage due to its off-label use for weight loss, leading to concerns among diabetic patients who rely on it. Jim Cox, who has Type 2 diabetes, was unable to refill his prescription for Trulicity, a similar medication, due to the shortage. The demand […]
The A.P. Property Services Rochester Airshow will take place on August 3 and 4 at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. The event will feature the Frecce Tricolori, the Italian National Jet Team, performing in the U.S. for the first time in 32 years, showcasing the colors of the Italian flag. Other highlights include […]
RCSD has approved keeping police at schools over the summer. Reports say RCSD and RPD have an agreement for almost $91,000. It was a 5-2 vote most agreed this will keep schools safe while others say there’s other way to deal with it. RCSD greenlights police presence at schools during summer (13wham.com)
Myeshia Mizuno has made history as the first Black woman to serve as a showrunner for a primetime network game show, overseeing the Steve Harvey-hosted “Celebrity Family Feud” and its daytime counterpart. Mizuno, a longtime fan of “Family Feud,” began her role earlier this year and is excited to bring her unique perspective to the […]
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 […]