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Residents of Danforth Towers and Hudson Ridge Towers in Rochester are facing eviction with little notice. Some tenants said they were given just one week to vacate and are uncertain about where they will go next. According to the Rochester Housing Authority, Family Service of Rochester abruptly ended its services for residents in the Enriched […]
Recognition for Community Heroism Local restaurateur and 2022 News 8 Remarkable Woman awardee Evangela ‘Van’ Stanley received a brand-new Hyundai Kona as part of the 2025 Salute to Heroes campaign by Rochester-area Hyundai dealerships. Honoring a Community Leader Stanley, owner of People’s Choice Kitchen on Brooks Avenue, is widely known in Rochester for her generosity […]
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 17-year-old male is facing multiple charges after allegedly committing two robberies Monday night using a replica firearm, according to the Rochester Police Department (RPD). The first incident occurred on Lexington Avenue, where the victim reported that a red vehicle approached and the driver pointed what appeared to be a gun, […]
A group of bus passengers traveling from Buffalo to New York City were left stranded for hours on Jefferson Road in Rochester after their vehicle was involved in an unspecified crash. According to passengers, the driver left them in a Golden Corral parking lot and did not return. The group waited over three hours before […]
Rochester is emerging as a quiet refuge for Americans fleeing climate disasters like wildfires and hurricanes. Residents from California and Puerto Rico cite affordable housing, progressive climate policies, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, and abundant water as key reasons for relocating. Though there is no clear demographic trend yet, experts predict climate migration will rise in coming decades. […]
URMC has issued a warning to MyChart users, advising them to switch from Rite Aid as the pharmacy chain begins closing stores nationwide. Although no specific closures in the Greater Rochester area have been confirmed, URMC is preparing patients for the transition by highlighting services like free home delivery from Highland South West Pharmacy. Rite […]
Fashion Week of Rochester is back, transforming the Temple Theater into a vibrant runway in support of The Center for Youth. The event, founded by fashion veteran Meghan Mundy, celebrates 15 years of empowering local youth, especially LGBTQ+ individuals and homeless teens. This year’s show includes global fashion designer Adebayo Jones, who is donating his […]
A Chromebook laptop went up in smoke at a Rochester charter school on Wednesday afternoon. The Rochester Fire Department is investigating whether it’s part of a TikTok trend that’s left school officials concerned. During the challenge, called “The Chromebook”, students try to set their laptops on fire by sticking thin metal objects in the USB […]
The Rochester Union of Nurses and Allied Professionals (RUNAP) claims that Rochester General Hospital (RGH) failed to meet state-mandated staffing minimums throughout Q1 2025. Using hospital-supplied data, RUNAP asserts that 97% of shifts were understaffed. The union flagged discrepancies like counting virtual nurses in physical unit totals and cited a 2023–2027 contract clause that triggers […]
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join us at this one-day event designed for high school students and young adults (up to age 21), focused on building confidence and developing skills for college, careers, and community life. Lunch will be provided.To register, please visit: www.baberrochester.org Location:Baber African Methodist Episcopal Church550 Meigs […]
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