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Today, many school districts across New York will head back to school full-time. This is the first time since the March of 2020, the beginning of the pandemic. This decision follows after the state issued updated guidance earlier this month, where the state eases social distancing requirements from six feet apart to three feet. Many […]

Northwood Elemantary School principle, Kirk Ashton, has been transferred to Niagara County Jail. After pleaging not guilty to five counts of sexual miscounduct against children, six counts of sexual abuse in the first degree, and nine counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The Rochester First website states, “Ashton is due in court later this […]

This week, Business Insider took the liberty to compile rankings to determine the best place to live in a post-COVID world. Their rankings were based on several factors, such as the ability to work from home, housing affordability, and cost of living. In the northeast, Rochester was made the number one city to live in […]

Yesterday, New York Attorney General Letitia James released the 1,200 pages of transcripts from the empanelment. This is the first time in state history that grand jury transcripts from a police-involved death have been made public. Back in February, the grand jury’s decision was to not indict three of the seven Rochester police officers in […]

In a press conference yesterday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo stated that the current 11 pm curfew for bars and restaurants is extending an extra hour. Starting on April 19th, they now have permission to be open till 12 am. Catered events will also gain an extra hour and will be able to continue until 1 am. […]

The ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag or the ‘Blue Lives Matter’ flag was found hanging in a Greece Odyssey window, and it caused some controversy within the community.  There was a board meeting to discuss the flag and how it made people feel. One speaker said, “Black students said the flag makes them feel unsafe. We […]

With the COVID-19 relief bill most Americans received a stimulus check but there are other resources available. Through the recent stimulus package passed by congress, you could qualify for additional help. For example, there is an increase in SNAP benefits that is available for New Yorkers in need. You can find more information or apply […]

Jose Peo, Rochester City Councilman, addresses the fatal accidents that have occured with drivers of ATVs and dirtbikes. The article states that Jose Peo says, “with summer on the way, if something isn’t done to stop this illegal activity, more accidents and more deaths will most certainly occur.” Rochester First

The City of Rochester and Monroe County are working to vaccinate people in several communities. Over the next three weeks, residents aged 16 and over who live in the zip codes of 14604, 14605, 14606, 14607, 14608, 14609, 14610, 14611, 14613, 14614, 14615, 14619, 14620, 14621, 14622 can access COVID-19 vaccination appointments at one of […]

A new movie titled ‘As I Lie Awake’ is being filmed at LeRoy Jell-O Factory. This film has more ties to Western New York than just it’s location. The Director Ben Tomson is a Genesee County native who thought the Jell-O Factory would make the perfect setting. ‘As I Lie Awake’ is a horror film […]