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Rochester City School will be closed on Tuesday due to the bitter cold temperatures and wind chills. The Mayor says the city will open all its R-Centers on Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Snacks and dinner will be provided. R- Center Locations: Adams R-Center, 85 Adams St., 585-428-7266 Avenue D R-Center, 200 Ave. […]
Navigating the homebuying process can be overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers. To address this, the Nathan Wenzel Team at Howard Hanna Realty is hosting a free “How to Buy a House” class on January 25 at 10 a.m. at Neutral Ground Coffeehouse in Pittsford. This class, part of a nationally certified program, is tailored to […]
Several local sheriff’s offices, including Monroe County, have adopted the Blue Envelope Program to improve interactions during traffic stops for drivers with developmental or mental health disorders. Developed by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, the program addresses potential misinterpretations of a driver’s actions or responses that could lead to unintended incidents. Drivers with autism […]
The Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, NY, shared details about its upcoming $100 million Tropics Exhibit and entry plaza project, which will complete Phase II of the zoo’s capital improvements. County Executive Adam Bello announced that CambridgeSeven, a national architecture firm, will design the project, which includes a 22,000-square-foot entry plaza with education, classroom, and […]
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about a phone scam targeting residents. Scammers are impersonating deputies or sergeants, claiming the recipient missed a court appearance or jury duty and must pay a fine using Apple Pay or PayPal. Authorities emphasize that neither deputies nor courts will ever request payment over the phone. […]
Fairport native Lucas West, a junior at SUNY Fredonia School of Music, will perform the National Anthem at the Buffalo Bills’ upcoming playoff game against the Ravens on Sunday. A Jazz Studies major specializing in voice, piano, and trombone, West is active in ensembles like the Fredonia Jazz Orchestra and the Trombone Choir. West previously […]
Did you get an unwelcomed surprise in the mail last year? New York’s Automated Work Zone speed Enforcement Program issued more than 44-thousand speeding citations in Monroe County. The construction or maintenance zone cameras were placed along spots on I-390, I-490 and NY 104 for several weeks toward the back half of 2024. If the radar […]
Rochester City Councilmember Mary Lupien is set to challenge Mayor Malik Evans in the upcoming mayoral election. Though not yet officially announced, her campaign manager, Dylan Dailor, confirmed her candidacy. Lupien, a Democrat representing the East District, believes Evans has focused too heavily on infrastructure projects, such as the ROC The Riverway initiative, instead of […]
Mary Lupien, a Rochester city councilmember, will be running for mayor. Lupien formally announce her candidacy, her campaign manager, Dylan Dailor, confirmed her intention to run to News 8 Tuesday night. A resident of the North Winton Village, Lupien, a Democrat, represents the East District. Asked why Lupien is challenging a fellow Democrat, Dailor says […]
This weekend, The Firing Pin and the Rochester African American Firearms Association will host an 18-hour New York Pistol Class at the Kodak Center in Rochester, NY. The course, scheduled for January 18 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, costs $149 and aims to provide comprehensive firearm education. Topics will include […]
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