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The 2nd ROC the Block Community Employment Fair will be held Today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rochester Public Market. ROC the Block is a community-based hiring initiative that brings businesses and recruiters to the city’s four quadrants throughout the summer and early fall. This fun, local, block-party styled event features employers […]
It’s common knowledge that obesity is a global epidemic, particularly in industrialized countries, and that it is a major cause of disease and poor overall health. However, there has been a tug-of-war in the debate of whether the main cause of obesity is diet or a lack of exercise. Calories consumed must be expended as […]
How important is it to have a good relationship with your next-door neighbors—especially when you’re locked into a 30-year mortgage? We’ve all heard horror stories about nightmare neighbors, and let’s be real, that can make homeownership a lot more stressful than it needs to be. So, I want to ask our WDKX listeners: What’s your […]
A TikTok video is drawing attention to a Burger King employee in Columbia who says she was left to run the entire restaurant by herself during a shift that lasted more than 12 hours. Nykia Hamilton, a single mother of three, says she’s often forced to choose between providing for her family and spending time […]
Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley plans to step down after a state commission recommended public censure for misconduct during a high-profile April 2024 traffic stop. The timing of her departure is unclear. Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley plans to step down, according to state commission report
The Rochester Police Department (RPD) is actively seeking new recruits and has extended the maximum age to apply from 35 to 43. The change, driven by new state legislation, is intended to broaden the pool of potential candidates interested in law enforcement careers. Applications for the next police exam are currently open, with a deadline […]
Time is running out for Americans to take advantage of key federal tax credits for clean energy. Signed into law by President Trump, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” eliminates incentives for rooftop solar, electric vehicles (EVs), and home energy efficiency upgrades. Solar tax credits expire on Dec. 31, while EV tax credits end Sept. 30. […]
The air quality is considered “moderate” in most of the region as of Tuesday morning, according to the interactive map on the website IQ Air. That means sensitive groups — such as children, the elderly, people with asthma, and people with heart disease — should reduce outdoor exercise. Everyone could be at risk for eye, […]
As dating apps lose appeal and direct approaches become rare, some single women in Midtown Manhattan have turned to a bizarre tactic: stealing men’s lunches at popular spots, then using the order names to find and message them on LinkedIn. TikTok user Nicole Or shared this unusual trend, saying women apologize for taking the salad […]
Dozens of Rochester City School District students are spending part of their summer at the free BuildIT Computer Camp, where they learn to build their own working laptops. The camp, run by Great Lakes Gaming and Shift2, gives students hands-on experience with computer hardware and software—skills especially valuable for those with limited internet access at home. […]
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