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This year at Bills training camp, local health organizations are launching nutritional awareness campaigns featuring a two-for-one special. Foodlink has joined forces with others to tackle the issue of food insecurity within New York State. To address the vital need for food access, they have deployed mobile farm market trucks to the camp. Nichole Borch […]
The next ROC the Block employment fair will take place Wednesday, Aug. 9 at Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus St. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ROC the Block employment fair series is a community-based initiative that brings businesses, recruiters and community agencies together in a fun, localized, block-party atmosphere where job seekers can discover […]
As the 50th anniversary of hip-hop draws nears, New York City continues to show its appreciation to hip hop by unveiling four distinct MetroCards. These cards celebrate the contributions of LL Cool J, the late Pop Smoke, Rakim, and Cam’ron. The limited edition MetroCards will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis from vending […]
This week, Monroe County is taking its Recycling Education Road Show to nearby farmers’ markets. This past Sunday at the Brockport Farmers’ Market, Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Services enlightened the community on the correct methods of recycling. Tina Stephens, the county’s waste diversion and education coordinator, emphasized the importance of proper recycling, stating: “The […]
The city’s annual Puerto Rican Festival began Thursday evening at Innovative Field. Recognized as Monroe County’s longest-standing ethnic festival, the celebration is filled with live music, dance, an array of delicious food, and more! The festival schedule is set for Friday night from 5 to 11 pm, and Saturday from noon to 11 pm. Advance […]
The Rochester Fringe Festival revealed the lineup for this year’s event, consisting of almost 500 performances and more than 30 diverse venues. Featuring a rich mixture of local, regional, national, and international artists, the extensive array of entertainment is set to attract new visitors to the festival. It will offer attendees the chance to explore […]
The Rochester PAB, along with the United Christian Leadership Ministry are hosting a public input session on August 3rd to educate the public about our Right to Know legislative proposal. Hosted by UCLM @ the First Church of God 334 Clarissa Street In-Person Session August 3 from 6-7:30 p.m. www.rocpab.org/RightToKnow We are asking the community […]
Nurses at Rochester General Hospital are prepared to strike today, a move that is creating widespread concern over the possible impact. The recent round of negotiations between Rochester Regional Health and the Rochester Union of Nurses and Allied Professionals has recently concluded without significant progress. RRH has expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome, leading to a […]
The Rochester Puerto Rican Festival returns to Innovative Field on Thursday with three days of cultural events, live music, and authentic food. The 53rd annual festival runs from Thursday, Aug. 3 and Saturday, Aug. 5. The Puerto Rican Festival is the longest running cultural festival in Monroe County and about 7,000 people attend each day. […]
Weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations have risen by more than 12% across the country, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marking a second straight week of this key indicator of the virus climbing. At least 8,035 hospital admissions of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 were reported for the week of July 22 nationwide, the CDC said late Monday, […]