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Monroe County announced its IT systems are experiencing disruptions amid a Microsoft and CrowdStrike outage. The county released a statement that County Executive Adam Bello activated the Emergency Operations Center at 4 a.m. Friday morning. The statement clarifies that 911 and emergency communications are functioning as normal, but it’s not clear what services are affected […]
Downtown Definitely is bringing back this popular summer event for three nights this summer. All screenings are free and family-friendly. Bring a blanket and chair for a comfortable viewing experience. Food and drinks are available to purchase from local food trucks and vendors. No pets or alcohol are allowed at MLK Park and Parcel 5 […]
JaziLupini, a Rochester-based food company founded by Jazz Sanchez, has received a $20,000 grant and business training from PepsiCo. Sanchez, originally from New York City, created a high-protein, low-carb pasta made from lupini beans during the pandemic. The pasta, boasting 26 grams of protein, three net grams of carbs, and 18 grams of prebiotic fiber, […]
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a brief EF-0 tornado touched down in Canandaigua on Monday afternoon, registering maximum winds of 75 mph and a track length of 0.7 miles. Chief Meteorologist Eric Snitil provided live coverage of the Tornado Warning and later assessed the damage reports, which included snapped poles and toppled trees. […]
After the announcement Dr. Thomas Putnam would step down as Superintendent to take a leadership role with Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Penfield Central School District has named a new Superintendent – Dr. Tasha Potter. Potter has served as Penfield CSD’s Assistant Superintendent for Equity and Access for the last three years. She also served as the […]
Rochester’s CrimeStoppers is offering a cash reward of $500 to $2,000 for information on the attack of an RTS bus driver on June 18. Mayor Evans, who contributed $1,000 to the fund, emphasized the importance of RTS and its bus drivers to the community. The incident occurred when the bus driver picked up two males […]
In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation from Monday, July 15, through Tuesday, July 16. City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be available so residents can remain safe and comfortable. Some locations will […]
Brenna Sniatecki of Rochester will compete on Jeopardy! tonight at 7:30 p.m. on WROC, joining host Ken Jennings. Originally from Pendleton, N.Y., Brenna is the drama club director at the Home School Academy, a homeschool co-op serving families in the Rochester area. Her appearance on the popular quiz show is highly anticipated, and the local […]
Amazon has donated $500,000 to support STEM programs for underserved youth in Rochester, NY. The funds were split between the Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) and the Greater Rochester Afterschool & Summer Alliance. Simeone Banister, President and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation, emphasized that such investments are crucial for preparing young people […]
A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Rochester, NY, at Maklan Food Inc. on Genesee Street, according to the NYS Lottery. Another ticket of the same value was purchased in Fresh Meadows, NY, for Wednesday’s drawing. Earlier in the month, a TAKE 5 ticket worth over $11,000 was sold at the Wegmans on […]