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Over the weekend, Flower City Comic Con returned to Rochester. The comic book style convention run by fans is a celebration of local and national pop culture. The event was back in full force at Total Sports Experience. Flower City Comic Con featured a plethora of activities for people to do, including discussion panels, board […]

Over the weekend, many gathered to celebrate, honor and remember those touched by blood cancers at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night event. The funds raised by the community fund lifesaving research, advocacy and support for blood cancer patients and their families. There will be a virtual event experience provided for any participants […]

Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region. October is breast cancer awareness month; however, it is always important to get screened regularly for breast cancer. A mammogram is the best way to find breast cancer early. The Cancer Services Program (CSP) can cover the cost of breast cancer screening for eligible, uninsured New York […]

After being found with violations of 60 health codes, Pontillo’s Pizzeria in the Village of Pittsford has been temporarily closed. According to Pittsford Town Supervisor Bill Smith, code enforcement officers also found used needles in the bathroom, dining tables, and food preparation area. Source: 13 WHAM

If you’re looking to earn some extra income for the holiday season Walmart will be looking to fill about 40,000 positions across the US. Walmart is looking for seasonal store associates to assist customers who are shopping in-store or using Walmart’s pickup and delivery services. Full-time, permanent truck drivers. Customer care associates in its call […]

  DJ Akademiks who has a huge following with the hip hop youth had some negative comments to say about the pioneers of the culture who paved the way for people like himself and others to make a great living caught the attention of LL Cool J and uncle L gave him a nice lecture. […]

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced the community organizations and vendors who will receive a share of the county’s $144 million federal American Rescue Plan Act allocation. 40 initiatives will be funded with the hope that they bring positive change in the high-priority areas the county designated: workforce development and economic recovery, public health/wellness, and more. ARPA […]

Happy Fall! As we approach the cold months, New York State Public Service Commission Chair Rory Christian and Governor Kathy Hochul are urging measures to mitigate anticipated extreme price increases over the winter as well as enhance customer communications. Governor Hochul stated: “Just like the heat waves experienced earlier this summer, New Yorkers should be […]

City Of Rochester officials announced that a Rochester Firefighter Elvis Reyes died after complications from having surgery. Elvis Reyes served 20 years with the department. City officials announce the passing of Rochester firefighter Elvis Reyes | RochesterFirst

An Ohio man named Daryl R. Harrison was caught scamming people for more than $800,000 by pretending to be an African Prince. The suspect ran a church with his step father. He faces 20 years in prison after having people invest money into a couple of African companies and then withdrawing the money to live […]