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As News10NBC has reported, Rochester Regional Health is eliminating some “non-patient-facing roles”, the health system has confirmed. RRH announced the layoffs on Tuesday. News10NBC is working to learn how many workers are being laid off. A spokesperson described it as a “limited number.” RRH has been working to cut its spending and recruit and retain more nurses. […]
Jeff Knauss, organizer of the SNAP Relief fundraiser, responded to questions about transparency in a viral GoFundMe campaign that raised over $200,000. In a Facebook post, Knauss confirmed that 1,000 qualifying families will receive $150 Wegmans gift cards during the SNAP benefits shutdown. Remaining funds will go to Foodlink and the Food Bank of Central […]
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announced plans for a new 25,000-square-foot retail store in Irondequoit, set to open in 2026. Backed by $1.3 million in state funding secured by Senator Samra Brouk and Assemblymember Sarah Clark, the store will be located at Skyview on the Ridge, formerly the Irondequoit Mall. The project will create 45 […]
Compeer Rochester hosted the Compeer Mile: A Walk to End Loneliness, inviting the community to participate in a one-mile walk to support mental wellness through human connection. The inclusive route began in Rochester’s East End and concluded at Lila’s on South Union Street, offering participants incentives like discounted admission to The Strong Museum of Play […]
The Novel Affair, a book fair organized by RocOnlyEvents, took place at ARTISANworks and brought together local authors, readers, and vendors in a celebration of literature and creativity. With a $10 entry fee, attendees could meet writers, buy books, and explore booths offering everything from coffee and catering to book-themed merchandise like candles, stickers, and […]
A $3 million donation from Abby and Doug Bennett and the Sands Family Foundation has brought the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) halfway toward its goal of raising $6 million to offer permanent free admission. The endowment—named the Abby and Doug Bennett and Sands Family Foundation Free for All Endowment—aims to eliminate financial barriers to museum […]
The annual LIGHT[the]Hill: A Luminaria Celebration brought over 2,000 luminarias to Kershaw Park in Canandaigua, providing a moving tribute to lost loved ones. Hosted by Light Hill, a local comfort care home, the event encourages community members to purchase and decorate luminarias in memory of someone they’ve lost. The glowing display along Lake Canandaigua’s pathways […]
As the Trump administration’s attempt to freeze SNAP benefits stalls in court, Rochester Mutual Aid Network stepped in to support the community with a free grocery pop-up. Partnering with Flower City Pickers, Food Not Bombs, and Recovery All Ways, the volunteer-led effort responded to growing food insecurity driven by high grocery prices and disrupted government […]
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