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3 people were taken into custody after Rochester police responded to a break at one of Rochester’s newest marijuana dispensaries on Monroe Avenue. Police say they responded to an alarm not too long after police arrived, they caught a 14-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man along with an 18-year-old from Syracuse after a foot chase. […]
Netflix and Ava DuVernay have settled a defamation lawsuit with former NYC prosecutor Linda Fairstein regarding her portrayal in the mini-series “When They See Us.” The series dramatizes the wrongful conviction of the Central Park Five. As part of the settlement, Netflix will move a disclaimer about the dramatization to the beginning of each episode. […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has unexpectedly paused New York’s congestion pricing plan, set to start June 30, citing economic concerns. The plan would have charged motorists up to $15 to enter Manhattan’s business district, aiming to reduce traffic and generate revenue for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Hochul expressed concerns about the financial impact on working […]
Wegmans Food Markets has launched its Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack campaign to provide food for school-aged children during the summer months when they lack access to free or reduced-price school lunches. Running from June 5-19, the campaign allows customers to donate $3, $5, or any amount at checkout, with all proceeds supporting local Feeding […]
Students at Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School Commencement Academy will have the opportunity to engage with organized labor unions from across the Rochester area. These unions will provide valuable insights into trades such as plumbing, electrical work, automotive, sheet metal, and more. This event offers students a firsthand look into potential career paths aligned […]
National Donut Day, has some historical basis. The Salvation Army in 1938 established the first Friday in June as National Donut Day to honor the organization’s Donut Lassies, women who traveled to France to serve donuts and other snacks to soldiers during World War I. For National Donut Day on Friday, June 7, you can […]
Mayor Malik Evans and the City of Rochester pushing for the city’s housing task force to increase home ownership opportunities in Rochester along with other support for existing homeowners. For the next couple of months figure out other strategies to make things easier for future and existing home City of Rochester | Rochester Housing Quality […]
Beware of the Craigslist scams. A couple bought a home in Greece back in May but haven’t moved yet because they’re active Coast Guards stationed in California. Another family saw a Craigslist ad about a house in Greece for rent that was in their budget. The only problem it’s the same house the couple in […]
TJX Companies the parent company of retail stores such as TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods — is equipping employees with body cameras to thwart theft. Over the past year, the company started using body cameras in certain stores across its U.S. portfolio, which also includes Sierra and Home Sense, as a means to “de-escalate incidents, deter […]
Rihanna, the award-winning singer and beauty mogul, has announced the launch of her new haircare line, Fenty Hair. Set to debut on June 13th on FENTYHAIR.COM, the line aims to cater to a diverse range of hair types and textures. The promotional campaign features people of various nationalities, highlighting the inclusivity and versatility of the […]