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September 9, 2025 Monroe County Board of Elections Marks National Voter Registration Day with Countywide Proclamation The Monroe County Board of Elections will host a press conference on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Atrium at 39 West Main Street to recognize National Voter Registration Day (NVRD). National Voter Registration Day, established […]
Three roofers in Rochester, NY, who sustained serious injuries on the job, now face potential deportation after filing a lawsuit. Attorney Albert Parisi revealed that the men, newly arrived immigrants, were injured while subcontracted by a local roofing company. After seeking legal recourse, immigration authorities began investigating, raising concerns about retaliation. The case follows a […]
A resident of Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has been hospitalized after receiving an overdose of medication, his family said. Thomas Pridgen was transferred to the hospital with a brain condition called encephalopathy, attributed to valproic acid toxicity. Linda Suggs, Pridgen’s cousin, described his condition at the hospital. “Very much out of it. He […]
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes hosted its “Sustainability Under the Stars” fashion show fundraiser in Rochester, spotlighting thrifting and repurposed fashion. Local artists showcased designs crafted from Goodwill-sourced materials, with 13WHAM’s Karen Edwards and Lowell Rose walking the runway. The event underscored Goodwill’s sustainability efforts, which kept nearly 30 million pounds of items in circulation […]
The New York State Police introduced a new Autism Awareness Visor Card Program to improve communication during traffic stops. Individuals on the autism spectrum often face challenges with sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and social interaction, which can create misunderstandings with law enforcement. The visor card, featuring helpful icons, will assist troopers in making interactions clearer […]
Monroe One BOCES has announced the launch of two new programs designed to equip high school students with valuable trade skills starting next year. The initiative includes the “Human Performance and Exercise Science” program and the “Interactive Media and Game Design” program. These programs aim to provide students with practical skills and knowledge in their […]
Members of the Rochester city school board are calling on the state comptroller’s office to investigate alleged “pervasive financial mismanagement” regarding payroll mishaps with the human resources software Oracle. School board members Beatriz LeBron-Harris, Isaiah Santiago, and Cynthia Elliott signed a joint letter to the state comptroller’s office requesting an investigation into what they call […]
Hundreds of union members and their supporters will march through the streets of Rochester’s East End for the annual Labor Day Parade. The parade will begin at East Avenue and Alexander Street at 11 a.m. It will continue down East Avenue to Main Street, then it heads west to conclude at Main and St. Paul […]
Some Rochester City School District staff have not been paid in nearly two months due to technical issues with a new management system. The district transitioned to Oracle, a new financial software, which has caused payroll problems affecting hundreds of employees. Superintendent Dr. Eric Rosser said all backpay should be resolved and in staff bank […]
All City R-Centers will be closed today through Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, for staff training and preparation for the upcoming school year. Fall schedules, programs, and activities will begin Monday, Sept. 8, when City R-Centers reopen to the public. Regular R-Center hours will be Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Adams […]
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