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State officials have confirmed Governor Andrew Cuomo’s new order that says all Yellow and Orang Zone restrictions in Monroe county have been lifted. Restaurants like Radio Social can now operate under the less rigid restrictions that were in place before the microcluster rules went into place. Radio Social has been closed for 8 out of […]
According to officials at the Seneca Park Zoo, two of their animals have passed away. The zoo released a statement on Facebook that read: “Seneca Park Zoo is sad to share the news of the passing of two iconic, long-term residents: American bald eagle Abe, and Burmese python Abby. A testament to the extraordinary care […]
Registration for all Monroe County sites is required, with a limit of one registration per household during each phase of distributions. Residents in need of food assistance are encouraged to call ahead to learn about current hours of operation. Residents also can contact 2-1-1 or (or text 898-211) to learn about additional social-service resources in the area. Click […]
Samsung Electronics is considering making a $17 billion chip factory in Genesee County according to the Wall Street Journal. The electronics manufacturing giant is also considering Phoenix, Arizona and Austin, Texas as possible locations. The factory would create almost 2,000 jobs and be fully functional by 2022. If they move forward with Genesee County as […]
Emergency crews are still sifting through the wreckage 2 days after the fatal crash of a U.S. Army Reserve Blackhawk helicopter crash in Mendon. Investigators and their working dogs spent yesterday looking across the field for clues that could tell us what went wrong in those final moments. Mark Kokinda witnessed the crash from his […]
Officials in Albany have announced that their updated COVID-19 guidelines now include letting local health departments determine for themselves if high-risk youth sports can be played after February 1, 2021. According to Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza, its a great idea – in fact the’ve already agreed that […]
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has just been hired as the new Director of Community Relations by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia. While details are scarce, WSB-TV interviewed sheriff Reginald Scandrett, who said: “O’Neal will help bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement.” O’Neal has been vocal about his stance on police […]
Yesterday, Mayor Lovely Warren announced the launch of the city’s new program aimed at “providing a compassionate, non law -enforcement emergency response for people experiencing mental or emotional turmoil.” The Person In Crisis (PIC) team will run through june as a pilot program and will hopefully turn into a full time city asset after that. […]
Last night around 6:30, a Blackhawk helicopter belonging to the National Guard crashed into a farmers field in Mendon. Witnesses reported hearing sputtering sounds before seeing the chopper flying low to the ground. According to Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter parts of the helicopter were on fire in the field and when first responders got […]
Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, President and CEO of the Urban League of Rochester called into the WDKX Wake-Up Club to talk about the Sustaining Small Businesses and COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. ‘ This grant will support small business owners through direct and immediate assistance to combat the impact of COVID-19. Plus, connect these individuals with the knowledge, tools […]