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The Rochester City Council voted unanimously to enter an agreement with BusPatrol, a provider of school bus safety camera services, to keep Rochester’s kids safe. The vote came during National School Bus Safety Week. For the first time, the Rochester City School District will have technology that will take a snapshot of cars that pass […]
The Gregory E. Polisseni Living Hope Treatment Center in Rochester, NY, is now offering 24/7 services for individuals seeking substance use recovery care. The center provides vital support, resources, and programs to aid individuals at the beginning of their recovery journey. Jason Teller, Director of Detoxification, emphasized that addiction is a constant battle, not confined […]
As of October 21, New York students can apply to SUNY and CUNY schools without paying application fees, as part of an initiative announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. This effort is aimed at reducing financial barriers and encouraging students to pursue higher education. SUNY applications are free until November 3, while CUNY applications are free […]
Jamie Jo Busch, 53, is accused of strangling her sister, Penny Busch, in her home in Honeoye Falls, New York, on October 8, 2024, according to court documents. Police allege Jamie disposed of three cell phones in a dumpster and dumped her sister’s body in the Genesee River between October 8 and October 12. Penny […]
A tragic dock collapse occurred on Sapelo Island, Georgia, during the annual Cultural Day festival, which celebrates the island’s Gullah-Geechee heritage. As visitors boarded a ferry, the aluminum gangway collapsed, plunging at least 20 people into the water. Island residents quickly formed a human chain to rescue survivors, while others wrapped bodies in blankets. Seven […]
The Rochester City School District celebrated the grand opening of Padilla High School at the Franklin Educational Campus on October 17, 2024. The school was renamed as part of the district’s reconfiguration plan, honoring the Padilla family, one of the earliest migrant families to settle in Rochester. The Padilla family has made significant contributions to […]
Rochester NBA star Isaiah Stewart is launching the Isaiah Stewart Academic Learning Center with God Vision Ministries next week. The center will provide a safe and positive environment for students to study. The launch event is on Monday, October 21st, at 3 p.m. at God Vision Ministries, 694 Hudson Ave., Rochester, NY 14608. For more […]
A groundbreaking study from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) on Hodgkin lymphoma has demonstrated a 92% survival rate, with fewer side effects and reduced use of radiation therapy. The study, led by Dr. Johnathan Friedberg and funded by the National Cancer Institute, involved around 1,000 pediatric and adult patients, marking the first U.S. […]
Seneca Park Zoo is hosting the “Afterhours Spooktacular” event now through Sunday, October 20th, offering a fun and spooky evening for families of all ages. The event, which begins after the zoo’s regular hours, will feature activities such as pumpkin carving demonstrations, trick-or-treating, storytelling, Halloween crafts, and more. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to […]
The Gates Chili Central School District is warning students and parents of a phone scam. The district says the scammer contacted a member of the community, claiming a student took a practice SAT exam, and requested the parent’s credit card number to send the test results. The community is advised that Gates Chili nor SAT […]
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