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Low risk Section V sports will resume practicing today after the longest hiatus in recent history concludes. The Monroe County Public School Athletic Conference has elected to wait an additional week and will start practices on Monday, the 28th. This decision will allow more information on re-opening procedures to be analyzed and will give the […]
Despite Kodak clearing its own name with an internal investigation, several members of Congress are saying that this has no effect on the federal investigation into whether or not the company violated any securities laws. The controversy began when Kodak announced that it would be making a massive pharmaceutical deal with the government. The deal […]
Mayor Lovely Warren spoke with some of the families of the victims of the mass shooting that happened on Saturday night. She’s asking the community to keep the families affected in their prayers as they piece their lives back together after the tragic event. The Rochester Police Department is saying that two people were killed […]
Statement from Mayor Lovely A. Warren on this Morning’s Mass Shooting (Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020) – “I’ve been briefed by Acting Police Chief Simmons on the shooting event which occurred on Pennsylvania Avenue in the City of Rochester. Our Pathways to Peace Team is on the ground and working with the victims and their families. […]
Seneca Zoo has announced that they have acquired a new red panda named “Willie” a year to the date after “Blaze” died of a respiratory infection. He will be keeping his younger mate Starlight warm this winter in the Cold Asia Exhibit that began in 2018 and “Has quickly become a favorite,” according to Monroe […]
On Election Day, Lyft is offering 50% off a ride with the code “2020VOTE.” The discount only includes a single ride and it caps at $10 off the total. The ride-sharing company also announced that it’s partnering with nonprofit organizations through the LyftUp program to offer more free and discounted rides to communities with limited […]
In a statement on Wednesday, the Rochester City School District announced that there will be no fall sports for the 2020 school year. There are hopes of a late start to the season on March 1st according to Superintendent Dr. Lesli Meyers-Small. The full statement reads: “The Rochester City School District is committed to the […]
Last week it was reported that two students from Rush Henrietta school district tested positive for covid-19. This week a high school student in the Spencerport Central school district has also tested positive for covid-19. According to reports the student hasn’t been on school campus yet this new school year. My questions are where are […]
The Federal Bureau Of Investigations is seeking information or videos that show “agitators” inciting violence during the protests. The FBI out of Buffalo says they want to maintain a safe environment for protestors in Rochester. So they are asking for the communities help with any media or information regarding the agitators. According to 13WHAM News, […]
Protesters demonstrating against the murder of Daniel Prude by the Rochester Police Department met this morning at City Hall around 8:30am. According to City officials, the employees decided to close early around 11am because the peaceful demonstration blocked the entrance of City Hall and made it difficult for anyone to enter. Free the People ROC […]