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The Rochester Police Department is actively seeking new officers, with the application deadline fast approaching on Friday, April 4. Interested candidates will need to take a written exam on Saturday, May 4, followed by an agility test scheduled for June 20-22. To apply, candidates must meet the following criteria: Be a U.S. citizen Hold a […]
A statewide burn ban is now in effect across New York State, prohibiting brush burning and open fires to reduce the risk of wildfires. The ban, which began Sunday, March 16, is due to warm temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds, which make it easier for fires to spread. Despite the ban, campfires and small […]
Event: The Blueprint for Financial SuccessDate: March 19, 2025Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: F.I.G.H.T Village, 186 Ward St, Rochester, NY 14605 Are you ready to build a strong financial foundation? Don’t miss our free financial seminar, where you’ll gain valuable insights and practical strategies for achieving financial success. Hosted by: Clianda Florence, Founder of […]
Five Section V teams secured spots in the state semifinals after intense matchups in the Far West Regionals. Boys Basketball Class AA: Greece Athena edged Health Sciences 56-55, with Russell Ellis (17 points) and I’zick Reaves (13 points) leading the charge. They will face Niskayuna on March 20. Class A: Cam Blankenberg’s 32 points powered […]
World of Inquiry topped Akron 58-46 in its first ever regional appearance. The Griffins now move onto the NYS Class B final four. World of Inquiry grabbed a 3-0 lead to start the game and did not trail the rest of the way. World of Inquiry is in its 12th season as a program and […]
The Portraits of Hope Gala in support of Villa of Hope is set for Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Rochester. This year’s theme, “Villa Proud!”, highlights the organization’s mission to provide mental health and substance use treatment, special education, community care services, and workforce development programs. Funds raised from the […]
The 2025 Tops St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, starting at 12:30 p.m. in downtown Rochester. The event will be live-streamed online for those unable to attend in person. Parade Route & Schedule The parade begins at the corner of East Avenue and Alexander Street, moves down Main Street, […]
Rochester police are searching for a suspect after a dog was shot early Friday morning on St. Paul Street. According to the Rochester Police Department (RPD), the dog’s owner was walking with the dog off-leash when he suddenly heard a gunshot. Upon checking, he discovered that his dog had suffered a gunshot wound. Fortunately, the […]
Skywatchers in North America will have a prime view of a total lunar eclipse from Thursday night into early Friday morning. Unlike a solar eclipse, no protective eyewear is needed as the Moon will pass through Earth’s shadow, creating a stunning deep orange/red hue for just over an hour. The eclipse will reach totality from […]
Health officials have confirmed a measles case in Suffolk County, marking the first case outside New York City this year and the third overall in the state. The patient, a child under 5 years old, is receiving treatment at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in Queens. Potential exposure may have occurred at the hospital’s pediatric emergency […]
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