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Governor Hochul’s statewide cellphone ban in schools is now in effect, and News10NBC is examining the early impacts. While some celebrate improved classroom focus, others worry about student safety and communication gaps. The new mandate required each district to submit a formal compliance plan. The investigation into how schools are adapting and whether students and […]
Veo’s popular scooters and e-bikes will stay on Rochester’s streets until mid-December, weather permitting. In 2025, ridership increased by 33%, with 567,000 trips logged. A recent survey of 684 riders found that most used the scooters to save money, reduce car usage, and access public transit. Veo reports 63% of users earn less than $50,000 […]
Various places in Rochester will be closed Monday in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Back in 2022, Rochester City Council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance establishing Indigenous Peoples Day. Rochester was the first major city in New York State to replace Columbus Day. Rochester City Hall, Rochester Public Libraries, Rochester Animal Services, Neighborhood Service […]
New York voters are deciding on Proposition 1, a measure to amend the state constitution’s “Forever Wild” clause to allow the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex to continue operating on protected land. A “yes” vote enables 323 acres for Nordic skiing and biathlon trails and requires the state to add 2,500 acres of preserved […]
The historic Hotel Cadillac in downtown Rochester is being converted into 42 affordable apartments, with construction beginning in 2026 and applications opening in 2027. The project is funded in part by a $1.1 million approval from City Council. Tenants will be selected through a lottery system, factoring in income, background, and credit. Interested renters can […]
A 41-year-old man, Vincent Roselli, was arrested after allegedly calling in a false bomb threat at the Woodspring Suites hotel in Greece, New York. Police determined no explosives were present and traced the call to another hotel, the Extended Stay America. Investigators say Roselli made the hoax after he, his spouse, and children were asked […]
A new Constellation Brands report projects beer sales will drop by $185 million and wine and spirits by $253 million in 2026. The decline is driven by shifting cultural attitudes toward alcohol, growing cannabis use, and rising health concerns. Studies show only 54% of Americans consumed alcohol in 2025, down from 67% in 2022, while […]
The National Governors Association, long a symbol of bipartisan cooperation, faces internal division as Democratic governors threaten to withdraw over federal troop orders. California’s Gavin Newsom and Illinois’s JB Pritzker criticized the organization’s silence on what they view as federal overreach into state National Guards. They argue the group’s credibility depends on defending state sovereignty […]
Sorority to Host Free Event Saturday, Oct. 11 The Rochester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. , a public service organization, is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its chartering during October with a series of events and activities. The public is invited to “Radiant in Red,” a free event Saturday, October […]
Henry Smith, a 22-year-old from Lockport, accomplished a rare fitness feat—running every one of Buffalo’s 1,600 streets, totaling more than 680 miles. What started as a personal challenge to occupy his mind became a symbol of endurance and community exploration. Smith completed his final stretch before family and friends, celebrating months of dedication and thousands […]
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