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After a mild winter with fewer snow days, some school districts in the Rochester area are giving back the unused days by granting additional days off or ending the school year earlier. Brighton students received an extra day off during the April 8 eclipse, and Gates-Chili announced an extra day off on May 23, creating […]
The first class of GiGi U, a learning program designed for adults with Down syndrome, celebrated their graduation on May 2, 2024, in Rochester, NY. This program, hosted by GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester, has successfully equipped its graduates with the necessary skills to secure employment. The curriculum at GiGi U included both group programs—such as cooking, […]
On June 14th at 7 p.m., at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, FLO kicks-off its 2024 Summer Festival with a free program that will be emceed by News 10 NBC-WHEC anchor Deanna Dewberry. The program will feature the Mount Olivet Sanctuary Choir with Wings of Praise Flag Ministry and FLO singers from the cast of Two Corners, FLO’s newly […]
A Rochester man, identified as Kyle Monroe, was arrested after being caught in a stolen car which had a disabled woman and a child inside at the time it was taken. The incident occurred when the vehicle was reported stolen from a parking lot on Lyell Avenue in Rochester, NY, around 2:15 p.m. The occupants, […]
The Rochester school board intends to rename School 33 on Webster Avenue for the late Iris Banister, it announced Saturday during Banister’s memorial service at the school. Banister, who died in March at age 77, spent more than 30 years working in the Rochester City School District, part of a career of service in education. She and […]
The Wegmans Super Kids Market exhibit at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester is set to temporarily close from April 29 to May 22 for renovations. This popular kid-sized grocery store simulation allows children to shop and act as cashiers, offering a unique hands-on experience. The upcoming renovations will refresh the exhibit with […]
Governor Kathy Hochul of New York referred Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley to the New York State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct following the release of police body-cam footage. The footage captured Doorley during a traffic stop where she behaved unprofessionally and claimed she was above the law, attempting to use her public office to […]
The City of Rochester has announced the lineup for the 2024 Party in the Park, set to take place every Thursday from July 11 through August 15 at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Now in its 27th year, the event will feature a mix of established and tribute bands, starting at 6:00 p.m. with opening […]
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On Saturday, May 4th at 1pm, Assemblyman Demond Meeks and Monroe County IMPACT are partnering together to provide Narcan Training. This event is open to the community and will be held at 175 Genesee St. Rochester, NY 14611. To RSVP, scan the QR code down below!
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