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The Supreme Court has weighed in on some of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “orange zone” restrictions. The Courts decided that religious freedom was more important than pandemic precautions on Wednesday night, resulting in a temporary block on the rules that limited houses of worship’s occupancy to 10 – 15 people at a time. The court’s unsigned […]
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo paid a visit to Rochester yesterday to address the growing number of COVID-19 cases that will undoubtedly grow higher due to Thanksgiving travel and family get-togethers. Cuomo gave his talk at the Baber A.M.E. Church on Meigs street. He mentioned that it would be next to impossible to predict […]
According to the new regulations surrounding the “orange zone” designation, gyms are required to close their doors this morning. Most gyms made the necessary preparations on Tuesday, but the designation goes by infection zone, so not everyone is closing up shop. There are two LA Fitnesses in Rochester that will be temporary closing their doors: […]
The city announced the following changes to operations as a result of the City of Rochester being upgraded to a COVID-19 Orange Zone, effective Wednesday, Nov. 25. R-Center Learning Labs will close on Wednesday, Nov. 25 and nine R-Centers will convert to Meal Distribution Sites beginning Monday, Nov. 30, serving grab-and-go meals. Meals will include breakfast, […]
Another one of Rochester’s own is going to the NBA. Anthony Lamb signs with the Detroit Pistons. The former Greece Athena Trojan and University of Vermont player, Lamb signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Detroit Pistons. That type of one-year contract means a player can earn a bonus and remain on an NBA franchise’s […]
Certain parts of Monroe County have officially been designated as an “orange zone” by the powers that be in Albany. Parts of Rochester, Brighton, Gates, Greece, Irondequoit and Pittsford are now officially subject to restrictions and regulations close to what they were back in March. The regulations include schools ending in class sessions, a ban […]
Monroe County’s abnormally high COVID-19 infection rate is threatening to push it’s designation into an “orange zone” unless it drops significantly in the coming weeks. According to New York State guidance principles, if the county gets an “orange zone” rating places of worship would be limited to 33% capacity or 25 people maximum, and restaurants […]
The Central Church Of Christ Winter Coat Drive This Thursday November 26th From 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. The coat giveaway will be at the Central Church of Christ 101 South Plymouth Avenue or give them a call 585-325-6043 You can drop off Coats From now until Wednesday November 25th From 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 […]
A second Chick-fil-a has opened in Monroe County and Henrietta residents couldn’t be happier. Hundreds of people flocked to 100 Marketplace Drive in Market Commons plaza to grab breakfast, lunch and dinner at the new fast food chain location. The franchise’s hours are 6:30 am to 10 pm Monday – Saturday. Due to COVID-19, the […]
In February, the Rochester City School District plans on allowing some students to return to school, following a plan that was presented by the Superintendent, Lesli Meyers-Small. Meyers-Small showed the school board her ideas on Thursday and suggested that elementary students should be allowed to return to school in February, followed by students in grades […]