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The Supreme Court just ruled in favor of the restaurants that are involved with the lawsuit against the state that would let them re-open if they fall inside a yellow zone. New York State Supreme Court Justice Henry Nowak heard the case from attorneys that represented the establishments involved. The restaurants claim that the micro […]
According to officials in Albany, around 7 million more New Yorkers are now eligible for the vaccine, but it could take months before they actually get the first round of shots. During his State of the State address on Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined a new portion of phase 1B that included new guidelines from […]
Pharmacies will be the main distributor of the COVID-19 vaccines as they become available across New York State in the coming months. While the powers that be have made this announcement, the pharmacies themselves say that it may be harder than they thought to make it happen. Places like Miller’s Pharmacy think that the State […]
Twins that were raised in Rochester have just made it onto Oprah’s Favorite Things List. Feven and Helena Yohannes were born in 1981 in a refugee camp in Sudan before their parents (who were originally from Eritrea,) were granted political asylum by the U.S. The twins started their education in city schools, No. 28 and […]
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has warned that if vaccination efforts aren’t increased dramatically, then it will be harder for everyone to reach herd immunity. Now that the first phase of vaccinations has passed, phase 1B will go into effect next week with an increased number of vaccination stations. In New York alone, there are […]
Do you live in the city of Rochester but want an alternative to the Rochester City School District? Some parents turn to private or Charter Schools to educate their child, but what about enrolling in a suburban school district? If you have family members who live outside the city, you may be tempted to illegally […]
Last night, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren released a 10 minute 2021 State of the City video. The video highlights what goals the city has for its community and improving its infrastructure. These goals include an increase in pay for healthcare workers, job creation and green initiatives. It shares information regarding plans for the new Office […]
The New York Attorney General has issued a warning regarding a phone scam that is targeting the elderly in Rochester and other communities across the state of New York. The “Grandparent Scam” is when scammers call elderly people and pretend to be a grandchild who needs money quickly to get out of an emergency situation. […]
The Senior Meal Program has entered phase two, according to the City of Rochester. The program is aimed at providing econimic assistance and food for older residents who can’t leave the house, while supporting local restaurants in the process. Louis Carrasquillo, Founder of Munchies Empanadas, is gearing up to cook meals for Rochester seniors. “When […]
Atlanta rapper and activist Killer Mike, one half of rap duo Run The Jewels, has recently made major statements upward movement and growth in the Black community. Most current is his advocacy for there being more beneficial placement in the marijuana industry. “There needs to be a presence of African-American ownership in Georgia’s marijuana. We […]