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Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the Grieving Families Act bill, just before the deadline. The bill, which “Provides for the types of damages that may be awarded to the persons for whose benefit an action for wrongful death is brought,” was passed with bipartisan support in both chambers of the state Legislature. Governor Hochul wrote […]
The public hearings will begin on Tuesday for RG&E poor customer service practices with a 1pm and 6pm virtual hearing. The hearings will address the public complaints with RG&E on the delay in meter readings, issues with billing, and poor customer service. According to the New York State Department of Public Service there was a […]
Yesterday, Monroe County held the annual Winterfest at Mendon Ponds. The event featured a Mercy Flight Helicopter demonstration, arts and crafts, hay rides, sledding, food trucks, performances by the campfire at Stewart Lodge, and more. Mendon Ponds Park is the largest of Monroe County’s 22 parks, with 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds, wetlands, and glacially […]
The Covid-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers has been lifted. However, Governor Kathy Hochul is indicating that the overturning will not allow any unvaccinated individuals to return to their roles. The mandate, which asked hospitals and nursing homes throughout the state to develop individual policies enforcing vaccinations, was implemented by then-Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2021. […]
The Strong National Museum of Play has been nominated by USA Today as one of the best pop culture museums in the country! 20 museums have been nominated across the country, and you can vote by clicking here Strong Museum opened to the public in 1982 and credits its world-class toy and video game collections […]
Kindness and action equals change! This is what a second grade student from Dr. Walter Cooper Academy School No. 10 embodied in her mission to provide blankets to the homeless. Kalena Guadalupe went to her principal and said she wanted to collect blanket donations at school after she learned of the need for blankets for […]
After shots were fired at a 16-year-old student outside Franklin High School earlier this month. Rochester City Council voted 8-1 to approve police presence outside five city high schools. Five high schools will have police presence during arrival and dismissal times on a permanent basis during the school year. The majority of the City Council approved an […]
This past Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Rochester to highlight parts of her State of the State address, including housing and lead exposure proposals. Governor Hochul stopped at the Upper Falls Square Apartments on Hudson Avenue, urging local leaders to take steps back in reducing the risk of child lead poisoning in rental properties. Governor […]
According to a new study by researchers in the housing market. The City of Rochester outpaced the entire Northeast region of the country in rent for single-family homes. Rentometer said that Rochester has much fewer options for single-family homes compared to demand since buying a home has become out of reach for more middle-class and […]
If you are a regular at the Regal, unfortunately, you will have to find a new theater. The Regal Cinemas movie theater at The Mall at Greece Ridge is reportedly closing as part of its parent company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Cineworld will be closing 39 theaters, in Greece, Buffalo, Williamsville, Ithaca, and other locations across […]