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Just a quick heads up on some possible changes coming to our area regarding illegal dirt bikes. Keeping you informed is what we do here at WDKX. The recent accidents involving illegal dirt bikes causing two deaths one a 9-year-old boy will prompt some changes. New York State as a whole is cracking down on […]
The officials in charge of the Lilac Festival have announced that the annual fair will return this year after being cancelled due to COVID-19. Organizers confirmed that the proposed plans were approved by Monroe County and New York state. The 123rd Rochester Lilac Festival will take place in May, over three weekends: May 7-9 May […]
Yesterday, activists organized by Free the People ROC attended a rally to commemorate the one year mark since Daniel Prude encountered the Rochester Police department, which led to his death one week later. They encouraged others in Rochester to call out of work and school to demand justice for Prude, calling March 23rd “Daniel’s Day” […]
After a small fire broke out inside of the Dome Arena on Monday, occupants were evacuated and vaccinations were temporarily suspended. The fire was caused by an electrical problem in the rafters, which in turn caused an LED light fixture malfunction. Everyone was asked to evacuate and sit in their cars while firefighters responded. About […]
According to new rules that the New York State Department of Health quietly issued last week, the list of individuals who qualify for a COVID-19 vaccine has greatly expanded. Until the new rules were put in place, the only individuals who qualified for the vaccine were school faculty and staff and those over the age […]
Sources say that former first lady Michelle Obama is organizing a non profit called Pass The Love With Waffles And Mochi. She has teamed up with Partnership For A Healthier America to provide over 1 million meals to families across the nation who are suffering from food insecurity. The campaign will reach its goal by […]
Greece Central School District has now been assisting families affected by the pandemic for a year. Their partnership up with Foodlink gives theme the ability to help families facing food insecurity by providing them with a two week supply of food. Since they started the program last year, they have given out over 10,000 boxes […]
Rochester Regional Health has launched a new online vaccine eligibility and scheduling tool this week and officials are claiming that it works better than the tool the the New York State Department of Health has. According to RHH vice president chief nursing officer for ambulatory services Rebecca Alley, if someone answers “yes” to any of […]
Lollypop farm is using a new tool aimed at reuniting people and their lost pets and it’s called “Lost to Found.” Communications director Ashley Zeh explains: “It’s really meant to help people go through those steps to help them find their pet or reunite a pet they may have found with its family. We know […]
According to a statement by Rochester Police Department, 1 person is now in custody after after a bomb threat was made at City Hall. Officials at City Hall are saying that the bomb threat was made around 12:30 pm on Wednesday. The building was evacuated and inspected – no explosive devices were found. No details […]