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General Motors (GM) has announced indefinite layoffs for employees at its Rochester plant, set to take effect on March 24, 2025. According to a notification from local management, 26 workers at the Lexington Avenue facility will be impacted by these layoffs. In response to inquiries, GM confirmed the decision, citing “operational changes” as the reason […]
Our hearts have been with Lenora’s family and all those she touched during her extraordinary life. Throughout a remarkable career that spanned nearly four decades, Lenora was a fierce, strategic, and unwavering advocate for people living with mental health challenges and addiction – and their fundamental right to receive the care they need, within the […]
Local restaurants in Rochester, NY, are feeling the strain of the nationwide egg shortage, which has driven egg prices up significantly over the past several months. With inflation and supply chain challenges already affecting the industry, business owners are forced to make difficult decisions to keep serving customers. Rene Spallina, owner of Pane Vino on […]
The City of Rochester’s Summer of Opportunity Program and Monroe County’s Summer Youth Employment Program are inviting community partners to help provide local youth with valuable summer internships. Over six weeks, hundreds of young people will gain meaningful work experiences across various sectors, including government, nonprofits, and private businesses. Interns will work 20 hours per […]
Cafe Manzara, a new Turkish cafe, has officially opened its doors in Brighton, NY, at 2341 Monroe Avenue, next to the Hotel on Monroe. The cafe is the creation of 22-year-old first-time business owner Huseyin Sula, who wanted to bring the cozy and social atmosphere of Turkish cafe culture to the area. Sula, a second-generation […]
The Genesee Cat Fanciers Annual Cat Show is set to return on March 1-2 at The Dome in Henrietta, NY. This highly anticipated event will bring together fancy felines from across the country, competing for the prestigious Top Cat status. In addition to the competition, attendees can enjoy feline agility demonstrations, get an up-close look […]
Students in the Greece Central School District honored Black History Month with a “Celebration of Black Excellence” event at the Greece Performing Arts Center. The special double-matinee performance showcased students singing, dancing, and speaking on stage. Adding to the excitement, Alan Mingo Jr., the lead actor from the Broadway musical “The Wiz,” joined the students, […]
New York State Police have arrested five individuals in connection to the brutal torture and murder of Sam Nordquist, a Minnesota man who had been reported missing. Investigators revealed that Nordquist was subjected to prolonged physical and sexual abuse at Patty’s Lodge in Ontario County between December 2024 and February 2025. His body was later […]
On February 5, Rochester Border Patrol agents arrested eight undocumented immigrants, four from Nicaragua and four from Mexico. Five of the individuals had final orders of removal, meaning an immigration judge had already ordered their deportation, but they had failed to leave the country. These five are now awaiting deportation, while the remaining three are […]
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