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On Saturday, April 18, Mayor Lovely Warren released a statement to the public about the passing of Rochester community leader Donald Starver who had previously served from 2014 to 2017 as one of her top aides in the position of Deputy Director of Communications and Special Events. In her statement, Mayor Warren stated: “It is […]
Important information regarding time changes for the City of Rochester R-Centers meals distribution. The city’s Department of Recreation and Youth Services grab-and-go meals will continue for school aged youth Monday-Friday. City R-Centers meal distribution hours will be 8am-5:30pm at all nine city R-Centers. As the City of Rochester continues to analyze the R-Centers on a […]
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting everything across the country from the economy to this year’s high schools graduating class. With governor Andrew Cuomo’s executive order New York on pause in full effect until May 15th there’s still a great chance that there will not be a traditional graduation ceremony for high school seniors this year. […]
Many restaurant owners around the country haven’t been able to make up their dine-in losses with take-out and delivery. As a result, they’ve had to come up with other ways to generate revenues. Subway, for example, has started offering bread, cheeses and meats that it usually puts into its sandwiches in five states at 250 […]
Retailers throughout the country are having difficulty reaching their customers because of non-essential business closures. As noted by NBC WHEC News 10 on Saturday, April 18, the Retail Council of New York State has come up with an online solution to drive traffic to retailer websites. Known as “RetailNewYork,” a website provides a list of […]
On Friday, April 10, Walmart’s CEO Doug McMillon told hosts on the “Today Show” that Americans are increasingly purchasing beard trimmers and hair clippers. They’re also panic-buying hair dye in bulk. Over the past several weeks, people have been stocking up on overall groceries, baking supplies, hand sanitizer, disinfectants and toilet paper: “People are starting […]
On Saturday, April 18, CNN hosted an hour-long, nighttime special, “Color of Covid,” to spread messages of hope and support to members of minority communities and workers of color throughout the United States. Hosted by journalist Don Lemon and commentator Van Jones, the event brought together some of the biggest names in entertainment for heartfelt […]
As of this week, the Fairport Canal Days, Corn Hill Arts Festival, and Park Ave Summer Art Fest have all been canceled until 2021. The Fairport Canal Days, which were to take place from June 5 to 7, 2020, were canceled with no new date yet scheduled for 2021. Organizers for the 2020 Corn Hill […]
On Friday, April 10, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced that The Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, which previously served as a Foodlink command, distribution and volunteer operations hub, had been chosen as the next site for an area COVID-19 field hospital. County and health officials have no plans to move patients into […]
Adjusted Hours Remain in Place at City R-Center Meal Distribution Sites; RCSD Adds Four New Locations (Thursday, April 16, 2020) – Adjusted meal distribution hours will remain in place at all nine City R-Center distribution sites to better serve the community. The City’s Department of Recreation and Youth Services (DRYS) will continue to provide grab-and-go […]