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The City of Rochester is continuing its efforts to disperse a massive crow roost, estimated at 20,000 to 30,000 birds, using pyrotechnics, spotlights, lasers, and distress call recordings. The program, led by biologists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, follows a previous attempt in January, which faced backlash from animal advocates who argued the methods […]
The 15th Annual Bachelor Auction is set to take place on Saturday, March 22, at Anthology in Rochester. This exciting event benefits the Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club, helping families facing cancer. Featuring 26 eligible bachelors from various professions—business owners, medical personnel, law enforcement, and lawyers—attendees can bid on a date while supporting a […]
Online Call 311 (outside City limits call 585-428-5990) Pothole repairs are generally completed within 24 to 48 hours on City-maintained streets. Pothole complaints that are received by noon will be repaired by the end of the next business day. Pothole repair is an ongoing aspect of the City of Rochester’s street maintenance program. Repairs include the […]
With spring approaching, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding residents to steer clear of coyotes, as they may become territorial and protective during pup-rearing season. While coyotes generally avoid human contact, conflicts can arise if they lose their fear of people—especially if they associate humans with food sources like garbage […]
New Orleans embraced Mardi Gras Day on March 4, 2025, with colorful costumes, lively parades, and rich traditions, despite looming thunderstorms and high winds. Revelers gathered in historic Treme, where the North Side Skull and Bone Gang upheld its 200-year tradition of waking the city at sunrise with drums and chants. Along Jackson Avenue, families […]
“Wicked’s” Paul Tazewell has made Oscars history by becoming the first Black man to win for best costume design. Tazewell, a previous nominee for “West Side Story,” already has an Emmy award (“The Wiz Live”) and Tony award (“Hamilton”) under his belt. He triumphed over fellow costume designers: Arianne Phillips (“A Complete Unknown”), Linda Muir (“Nosferatu”), Lisy Christl (“Conclave”) and […]
The Houston Rockets converted guard Nate Williams from a two-way contract to a standard NBA deal, the team announced Sunday. To clear a roster spot for Williams, the Rockets waived center Cody Zeller, who was acquired in a trade with Atlanta last month but had not been with the Rockets since the trade. Williams’ new four-year deal is […]
The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (NYSCCRR) will host a public hearing in Rochester on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Memorial Art Gallery. The event will provide a platform for community members to share personal testimonies and discuss the long-term effects of slavery and institutional discrimination on African Americans and descendants […]
New film release, “No Address,” is hitting theaters with a powerful message and direct support for non-profits addressing chronic homelessness. The film, starring Ashanti, William Baldwin, and Isabella Ferreira, follows a young woman who becomes homeless and forms a community with others on the streets. Recognizing its potential impact, Rochester non-profits partnered with the film’s […]
As Ramadan began on Friday night, Muslim American parents prepared their children for their first full fast from dawn to sunset. While children typically begin fasting around puberty, some were eager to start earlier, like 8-year-old Dunya Esfahani from Michigan, who said fasting made her feel “closer to God.” Her mother, Maryam Jelvani, made it […]
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