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Earlier this week, a proposed bill titled “Bigger, Better Bottle Bill” introduced by Senator Rachel May, would increase the deposit for cans and bottles to 10 cents from 5 cents. The increase in revenue would be worth an estimated $170 to $350 million for the New York State Environmental Protection Fund, which Sen. May said […]
If you are looking for help with a young person that is a family member or friend who is involved with gangs contact Pathways to Peace. If you know of a dispute between youth you can also get in contact with Pathways to Peace via text. You can text or call Pathways to Peace (585) 314-8666. […]
We receive calls in the morning on the Wake Up Club for help or information on services available in the city of Rochester. Here are some of the phone numbers or websites that you can go to for any help or information on frequently asked for services. Food Pantry Information: Church of Love Faith Center […]
Community Total Health & Wellness R-Center Pop Up Services. Community event for the services in housing, mental health and addiction, veteran, medical and food assistance resources. February 22nd at the Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint St. from 11 am- 1pm. If you have any questions contact: Willie Lightfoot – email Willie.Lightfoot@cityofrochester.gov or call 585-428-6554. Patricia Williams-McGahee […]
Aquinas graduate and Penn State men’s basketball senior guard Jalen Pickett has been named the ESPN National Player of the Week. Pickett was also named the NCAA March Madness Player of the Week and the Big Ten Player of the Week. Pickett becoming the first Division I men’s college basketball player in at least the last 37 years […]
The Rochester Teachers Association says 81 percent of its teachers don’t feel safe either while in school or when going in and/or coming out of school buildings. The union recently surveyed its faculty reps and only 19 percent of respondents reported that the teachers they represent feel “very” or “somewhat” safe. The RTA isn’t the […]
As most are aware, there is a spike in car thefts, specifically Kia and Hyundai. In Rochester alone, nearly 500 cars have been stolen this year. Well, it looks like Rochester residents are beginning to receive software update letters from Kia for qualifying cars. The letter reads: “You may be aware of media reports regarding […]
Yesterday, the white supremacist, Peyton Gendron, who killed 10 Black people at a Tops in Buffalo was sentenced to life in prison without parole after listening to relatives of his victims express the pain and rage caused by his racist attack. Gendron also faces separate federal charges that could carry a death sentence if the […]
With all this warm weather, we can’t help but think of summer. One event to put on your calendar is the 2023 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival, set for Saturday, July 15th. The annual parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community will begin on Park Avenue, where the parade will work its way to the […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Innovation Square, formerly known as Xerox Tower, to highlight what her proposed budget has in store for the region. Gov Hochul talked about her budget proposal which includes a major investment to address a housing shortage across the state. Governor Hochul stated: “Perfect example of the new Rochester being built […]