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Who’s ready for snow? While it’s not set to hit us too bad here in Rochester (if any), Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for 11 counties as she and other leaders briefed the public yesterday morning ahead of a lake-effect snowstorm that’s expected to dump feet of snow on some parts of […]

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation, declaring November as Transgender Awareness Month. In addition to this announcement, Governor Hochul also stated that New York State landmarks will be lit pink, white, and light blue on Sunday, November 20 in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Governor Hochul stated: “This November, I’m proud to celebrate […]

If you are in need and you would like a Thanksgiving food basket come to the Unity & Healing Through Hope of Monroe County’s Thanksgiving Community Church and Resource Fair. You will be able to register for a FREE Thanksgiving food basket. If you qualify you could also receive a free tablet, cell phone, or […]

You ever just wonder ‘is there an app for that?’ Or looking for an app? Well, you no longer have to worry or wonder about an app to tell you what you can and can’t recycle in Monroe County! Monroe County launched a new skill on Amazon’s Alexa app to help with recycling awareness. Alexa […]

Edison Tech is holding the second annual College & Career Fair and all are welcome! Tuesday Nov. 15th from 5 pm to 7:30 pm at Edison Tech 655 Colfax Street. For questions you  can contact Chennita Gartrell at 585-324-9700 ext. 1256. There will be pizza and prizes and this is open to the community. Local […]

Governor Kathy Hochul has wasted no time after the election season and has announced the 11 projects in Buffalo’s Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood as part of her ongoing efforts to revitalize the Western NY economy. Gov Hochul made this announcement in Buffalo at the Matt Urban Center in Buffalo. In total, Buffalo is to receive $10 million […]

Happy Holidays! In celebration of the holiday season, over this past weekend, the George Eastman Museum’s annual Sweet Creations gingerbread display returned. The display includes more than 60 cleverly designed decorated gingerbread creations. Anyone looking to check it our can do so now until January 1st. In order to manage crowds, the museum recommends advance […]

Did you know Rochester is among the worst performing cities in New York in terms of health equity? The goal of our art contest is to give students in grades K-12 a forum to share what health equity means to them and why it’s important. Enter here! bit.ly/OHERartcontest Students have until 11/25 to enter the URMC […]

A new exhibit is headed to the Rochester Museum & Science Center! The brand new ‘Wonders of Water’ exhibit combines past exhibits with some new experiences, to help visitors learn about Lake Ontario, the Erie Canal, and various water species. Calvin Uzelmeier, director of featured content at RMSC, stated: “It’s a great interactive experience. It’s […]

Late last night with 69 percent of precincts reporting, Governor Kathy Hochul was declared the winner over Republican challenger Lee Zeldin in the race for governor of New York. Hochul had 55 percent of the vote, while Zeldin had 45 percent. She took to the stage last night to address supporters, thanking them for electing […]