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The air quality is considered “moderate” in most of the region as of Tuesday morning, according to the interactive map on the website IQ Air. That means sensitive groups — such as children, the elderly, people with asthma, and people with heart disease — should reduce outdoor exercise. Everyone could be at risk for eye, […]
Kodak Black has received the key to the city of Pompano Beach in recognition of his long-standing community service. From donating air conditioning units to covering rent for struggling families and organizing annual events, the rapper has quietly supported his hometown in meaningful ways. Mayor Rex Hardin praised Kodak’s “heart,” saying his consistent efforts deserve […]
Bands on the Bricks free summer concert series at the Rochester Public Market will kick off the 2025 season Friday, July 11, with Latin Night, featuring salsa and merengue bands La Nueva Secuencia, Banda Light, and Tributo a los 90. Now in its 26th year, Bands on the Bricks brings patrons to the Public Market […]
News10NBC spoke with board members to understand the reasons behind the decision. Commissioner James Patterson voted against the contract, while Commissioner Cynthia Elliot supported it. Both agreed that Rochester City School District (RCSD) students are not receiving the support they need. “We are the worst performing district in this nation,” Elliot said. Elliot explained her […]
The Rochester Community Players have launched their 28th Shakespeare in the Park production with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Highland Park Bowl. Running from July 11–26, the show celebrates RCP’s centennial season and features nightly performances, excluding Mondays and Tuesdays. Actress Kayla Perconti hopes audiences will laugh, be moved, and fall in love with the […]
The Rochester City School District is actively seeking public input on how to implement a statewide bell-to-bell cell phone ban set to take effect this fall. The district, which serves 22,000 students, held its first public meeting Tuesday to discuss the policy, which will restrict the use of cell phones and other internet-enabled devices such […]
The Federal Trade Commission’s new “Click to Cancel” rule, effective July 14, simplifies how consumers end unwanted subscriptions. The rule mandates that companies must offer cancellation methods that are just as easy as signing up, eliminating tactics like requiring phone calls or live chats unless those were used to subscribe. New York Attorney General Letitia […]
IKEA will open its third New York store in fall 2025 at Destiny USA in Syracuse. The 70,000-square-foot location will offer over 3,000 home products, 75 small furniture items, and room planning services. Large furniture orders like beds and sofas can be placed online for pickup or delivery. A signature Swedish food area will offer […]
July 2nd is Austin Steward Day, one of Rochester’s first Black business owners and a prominent abolitionist. Organized by the Community Justice Initiative, the celebration takes place at the Arnett Library and includes community discussions, reenactments, and the presentation of the Austin Steward Award to three local changemakers. Steward, a freed slave, played a pivotal […]
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