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The Little Theatre in Rochester, in collaboration with the Rochester Association of Black Journalists, screened the award-winning docu-drama “The Black Walnut” as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The film highlights the impacts of prostate cancer, particularly focusing on the health disparities faced by Black men. After the screening, attendees participated in a panel discussion […]
College Nights continues on Wednesday, giving high school seniors, college students, and adults an opportunity to learn more about higher education. The Mall at Greece Ridge and Marketplace Mall are hosting the annual Greater Rochester Area College Nights. Between 65 and 75 schools will be there. An organizer said it gives prospective students the opportunity […]
Whitetail deer season is approaching in New York State. Here’s what you need to know: Season Start Dates: Bowhunting begins at the end of September or early October, depending on your location. Check the DEC map to find specific season dates in your area. Tag and License Changes: As of August 1, the DEC has […]
Nightmare Manor Six areas including The Nest, Sinister Sewer, Hillbilly Hell, and more Weekends from 9/27 through October; special events on October 30-31 and November 1-2 Dark Matter Scream Works Three haunted houses—Shadowvale Sanitarium, Scream Works Phobia Factory, Grimwood Hall Weekends through 11/2 at 7 p.m. Insomnia House Free haunted attraction with a 120-foot backlit […]
A 26-year-old woman from Penn Yan, identified as Sarah E. Olsen, has been arrested following a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a one-year-old child in the Town of Benton, New York. The tragedy occurred on Thursday around 4:30 p.m. on State Route 364, a high-traffic and high-speed area bordered by farmland and […]
A student at Palmyra-Macedon High School was arrested on Thursday for allegedly making a threat about a school shooting. The incident began when the student reported finding a handwritten note containing a specific threat aimed at the school district for a date the following week. Upon investigation, authorities determined that the same student had written […]
The Yates County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a one-year-old child in the Town of Benton, New York. The incident occurred Thursday evening on State Route 364 near the intersection of Carroll Road. Deputies report that the child was struck by a […]
International Plaza Market Sunday will feature ROC the Plaza: The Music Tribute to Fatman Scoop from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave. This event celebrates the music of the late Grammy Award-winning artist, Fatman Scoop. Attendees can expect live music from DJ Big Red hosted by Grand Tone. […]
With COVID-19 cases increasing across the country and New York State, the federal government will once again offer free COVID test kits. Starting later in September, each household can sign up to receive up to four free tests by mail. You can order the tests here. So far, the free COVID test program has delivered 900 […]
Lollypop Farm in Rochester, N.Y., is holding a special event this Thursday, offering waived adoption fees for all adult cats and half-off fees for kittens six months and younger. With dozens of cats ready for new homes and many more still in their care, the shelter is encouraging cat lovers to adopt and help free […]
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