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The National Weather Service has announced a flood warning for Irondequoit Creek, effective until early Saturday afternoon. Please note that nearby creeks may also be at risk of localized flooding due to ongoing drainage from the heavy rainfall on Thursday night and the melting of recent snow. Source: 13 Wham

This week, people living in the Pines of Perinton housing and members of Being Black in the Burbs attended Perinton’s town board meeting demanding needed change. After a fire that occurred in January 2022, the housing development was promised a $137 million renovation last spring. However, residents have reported that their initial optimism has been […]

The City of Rochester has given an update regarding the state of housing in the city as a new law on vacant houses takes effect this month. A new law will require any property owner with a building that’s been vacant for at least 60 days to register that property with the city and come […]

2024 Upstate New York Supplier Diversity Summit Thu, 8 AM – 5 PM Hyatt Regency Rochester, 125 E Main St Rochester, NY   The second annual Upstate New York Supplier Diversity Summit is scheduled to take place on January 25, 2024, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Downtown, Rochester, NY. This free event presents an exclusive opportunity […]

Antoinetta Tripodi Quinn, a children’s book author and teacher in Webster, was a guest on Good Day Rochester yesterday. She presented her latest publication, “Andrew Conquers the Court.” This narrative highlights the significant role of teamwork and leadership abilities that can be taught to children through sports. Such activities are pivotal in enhancing their confidence […]

The DMV office at The Mall at Greece Ridge is set to temporarily shut down for about three weeks starting this Friday. Lasting until February 14, the DMV is closing due to renovations aimed at modernizing the cashier stations, including the addition of two stations accessible to wheelchair users. During this period, individuals requiring DMV […]

                  You can win a club every hour on the hour, Mon – Fri with the Wake Up Club from 6am – 12pm. All those who win a club will be eligible to win $500 on Thursday, 1/25/24!

After receiving $4.1 million in funding from the Homeless Housing Assistance Program, the YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County has announced a new warming shelter for the winter. The brand new shelter is called Persimmon Place and is located at 35 Ardmore Street in Rochester. It’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week […]

The Red Wings are gearing up to host an exclusive event for viewing the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. “SOLARPALOOZA” aka the event promises an array of attractions, including a live performance by The Skycoasters. Attendees can enjoy a range of activities from arts and crafts to face painting. There will also […]

The Rochester City School District is seeking input from the community on the naming of five new schools and the possible renaming of two others. A forum was held, in which five principals gave suggestions on names. Wakili Moore — currently principal of James Monroe Lower School and who will be principal of the middle […]