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The predictions are in. And experts believe Americans are going to open their wallets this holiday season. That’s the topic of today’s Consumer Alert. In fact, the National Retail Federation predicts Americans will spend up to $989 billion, about $298 billion of which will be spent online. That’s about 30 percent. Scammers follow consumer behavior. […]
The All-State Festival & Winter Conference, hosted by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), is returning to Rochester for its 88th year. The event will take place at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center and the Eastman Theater from December 5 to December 8. This year marks a significant milestone as three additional ensembles […]
The YMCA of Greater Rochester, in partnership with MVP Health Care, is offering free swim lessons to local children as part of an effort to promote water safety and accessibility. Each ten-week session accommodates 50 kids, with 100 children served overall. Open to kids aged 6-18, the lessons aim to teach swimming as a vital […]
Join Monroe County Legislator Ricky Frazier and Councilman Willie Lightfoot Sr. at the Veteran’s Resource Fair! You could be owed $$$ from the VA. Saturday, November 16, 2024, 11am-1pm at Memorial AME Zion Church, 549 Clarissa St, Rochester, NY. Special appearance by the Buffalo Soldiers!
The Clean Slate Law, taking effect in New York today, aims to help rehabilitated individuals by automatically sealing certain criminal records. Under the law, misdemeanors are sealed three years after sentencing or release, while felonies are sealed after eight years, provided individuals complete their sentences and avoid further legal trouble. However, records for severe offenses […]
The New York State Public Service Commission has initiated an audit of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. following concerns about service quality, missed payments, and possible delays in broadband expansion. The commission cited Frontier’s failure to meet performance standards, report issues to state regulators, and address potential network reliability concerns. Additionally, Frontier’s slow infrastructure work on […]
The City of Rochester and RG&E are collaborating to distribute free energy efficiency kits to residents as winter approaches. These kits, aimed at helping households save energy year-round, include LED light bulbs, door sweeps, power strips, and faucet and shower head extenders. The kits will be available at Rochester’s neighborhood service centers on Monday, November […]
Monroe County has a new public health commissioner. Dr. Marielena Velez de Brown was confirmed Tuesday night at the county Legislature’s meeting. Velez de Brown joined the public health department in 2016 as deputy commissioner. She has been the acting commissioner since March, after Dr. Michael Mendoza’s sudden resignation. Mendoza’s departure came as a surprise […]
After 10 and a half months, WellNow Urgent Care will soon resume accepting Excellus BlueCross BlueShield insurance. WellNow stopped accepting BlueCross BlueShield Jan. 1 after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on reimbursement rates. According to a statement issued Monday by both companies, a new agree will take effect Friday. “Excellus BlueCross BlueShield […]
A photo radar SUV parked at a highway construction site on I-490 has issued numerous speeding tickets, catching drivers by surprise. One driver, Jim Blatt, received five tickets, all from the same location where the speed limit changes from 40 to 55 mph. Blatt, unaware of the 40 mph limit, described it as “an expensive […]