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Yesterday, the New York State travel advisory rules were updated. Per the update, domestic travelers coming into New York State will no longer have to follow the mandatory quarantine, but rather take a second COVID-19 test. Previously the NYS requirement was that anyone traveling from states that are not neighboring New York must self-quarantine for […]
New York State residents over 30 are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Everyone over 16 will be eligible starting April 6th. 15.2% of 19 million New Yorkers are fully vaccinated – the 39th lowest level in the nation, according to The Associated Press’s analysis of federal data. Due to limited supply, the state says people are encouraged […]
The 3rd Chapter of the State of the City address was presented by Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren this week, The video presentation focused on the success of the city prior to the pandemic, efforts to assist employers, and plans to improve wages for local healthcare workers. The address included the city’s Office of Community Wealth. Which […]
Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer held a press conference in Rochester at The Bug Jar on Monroe Ave. Sen. Schumer stated that the new coronavirus relief bill funds will be spread across schools, the airport, and live and independent entertainment venues under a new grant called Save Our Stages. Applications for this bill will […]
Tuesday afternoon, the third fatal shooting in 24 hours occured in Rochester. Monday afternoon a man was shot and killed and 12 hours later a young 16 year-old boy was shot, and now the fatal shooting yesterday. After the third shooting yesterday afternoon, Captain Frank Umbrino was quoted saying: “As far as what’s going on, […]
Two days ago at the beginning of the weekend, thousands of people from Orleans to Yates County lost power as 60mph wind gusts whipped through the region. RG&E, NYSEG and National Grid estimate somewhere over 7500 outages occurred in homes and businesses across the greater Rochester area. In Mendon, the wind knocked down several telephones, […]
New York State is developing a new piece of technology called an “Excelsior Pass” that will allow users to verify if they’ve been vaccinated or tested. The app based program displays a QR code that can be scanned to provide the information to entertainment venues and outdoor events in Rochester. Erica Fee, a festival producer […]
Sources say that the new teaching style that the pandemic has forced upon the education system is turning students away from wanting to be come teachers. Teachers are already in short supply in the US and the numbers show that they will continue to be so. What was once a cut and dry profession now […]
Due to severe weather predictions that are forecast in the Rochester area, Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that all of the second dose appointments for Friday are being postponed and rescheduled for tomorrow, Sunday and Monday. Anyone who had their appointment today should be receiving text or email with more specific details on rescheduling. Governor […]
Comedian/Radio Jock Rob Lederman is “toast” after making racist comments on Buffalo’s 97 Rock’s morning show. According to a press release, parent company Cumulus Media “swiftly terminated him and suspended the remainder of the show’s talent on-air talent” for violating the company’s clearly defined programming principles Wednesday morning. He also lost his gig as the […]