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A teenage girl in Webster was struck by lightning while taking photos on the Webster Pier on Saturday night, and quick action by bystanders helped save her life. Tammy White and her boyfriend were nearby when they heard a loud thunderclap and saw the girl collapse. White’s boyfriend immediately began performing CPR on the teen, […]
In response to a tragic shooting at Maplewood Park in Rochester, which left two women dead and seven people injured three weeks ago, the community is organizing a picnic to reclaim the space and restore its reputation as a peaceful area. The event, hosted by the Dezio and Gingello Foundation, will take place on August […]
Harlem Week, which began in 1974 as an effort to revitalize the struggling New York City neighborhood, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Launched by Manhattan borough president Percy Sutton, Harlem Week was initially called Harlem Day and aimed to shift the focus from the neighborhood’s decline to its rich cultural legacy. The event, featuring […]
The Buffalo Bills have officially submitted a request to the NFL to host the 2028 or 2029 NFL Draft, potentially bringing the major event to Western New York. The NFL Draft has grown significantly as a spectacle since moving from New York City in 2015, with the most recent event in Detroit attracting over 775,000 […]
Senator Cooney is presenting an annual summer bbq for the community! Saturday, August 24, from 11am-3pm. There will be food, games, music, and community resources open to all. Location: 141 Adams St., Rochester, NY 14608, at MT. Olivet Baptist Church.
Foodlink is gearing up for its 19th annual Festival of Food, its largest fundraising event of the year, set to take place on September 16 at the Rochester Public Market. The event will feature an all-you-can-eat experience with offerings from various Rochester food and drink vendors, including local farms, bakeries, and breweries. Live music will […]
Corning and L3Harris have collaborated to create the largest convex mirror, advancing scientific efforts to identify more objects in the solar system. The 11-foot, 1,500-pound mirror was installed at the Rubin Observatory in Chile. Corning manufactured the mirror using a specialized titania-silicate glass, known for its near-zero expansion properties, ensuring the telescope maintains its focus. […]
A 63-year-old woman in Rochester, New York, was shot inside her home on Arnett Boulevard after a bullet from outside went through her window. The incident occurred around 10:15 p.m., prompting police to respond to reports of gunshots and a person being shot. The victim was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital, where she is being […]
The second-to-last job fair of the season takes place at Aberdeen Square Park. The fairs give people the chance to connect with employers at a block-party-style event. All fairs run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and take place on Wednesdays at different city quadrants. Businesses, recruiters, non-profits, and community organizations will be there. Almost […]
Academy Award-winning actress Helen Hunt will visit Rochester this fall for a special screening of the film Twister at Kodak Hall. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m. Twister, which stars Hunt alongside Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes, and Rochester native Philip Seymour Hoffman, will be shown at the venue. After the […]
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