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Early voting in Monroe County begins Saturday, with 17 locations available to voters. Monroe County Elections Commissioners Lisa Nicolay and Jackie Ortiz, representing the Republican and Democratic parties, joined ARC Rochester to discuss the process. Ortiz highlighted that New York is a no-ID state, meaning voters do not need to bring identification unless they did […]
Three Rochester residents were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in St. Lawrence County, New York. The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office reported that Eban Sternia, Javier Gonzalez, and Brooke Johnston were stopped on State Route 37 in Morristown. A search of the vehicle uncovered nine ounces of cocaine and three ounces of […]
Rochester Animal Services will host a fee-waived, Halloween-themed Bark or Treat adoption event from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m., or until all featured dogs have been adopted, Sunday, Oct. 27 at Brown Square Park, 251 Verona St. Bark or Treat is a fun-filled experience that features delicious treats, great vendors, and an opportunity to help […]
New York State is getting new red light cameras. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a measure to expand red light camera programs across the state, aiming to increase road safety. You may recall, Rochester had red light cameras but removed them over community complaints they were disproportionately placed in poor neighborhoods. The new legislation addresses penalties […]
The ROC Your Job initiative has expanded into a year-long after-school employment program, announced Monday. Supported by $3.9 million from New York State’s youth employment program, the initiative aims to connect teens in underserved neighborhoods with job opportunities. Last year, over 300 students participated, and with the expansion, nearly 350 teens are expected to benefit. […]
The Rochester City Council voted unanimously to enter an agreement with BusPatrol, a provider of school bus safety camera services, to keep Rochester’s kids safe. The vote came during National School Bus Safety Week. For the first time, the Rochester City School District will have technology that will take a snapshot of cars that pass […]
The Gregory E. Polisseni Living Hope Treatment Center in Rochester, NY, is now offering 24/7 services for individuals seeking substance use recovery care. The center provides vital support, resources, and programs to aid individuals at the beginning of their recovery journey. Jason Teller, Director of Detoxification, emphasized that addiction is a constant battle, not confined […]
As of October 21, New York students can apply to SUNY and CUNY schools without paying application fees, as part of an initiative announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. This effort is aimed at reducing financial barriers and encouraging students to pursue higher education. SUNY applications are free until November 3, while CUNY applications are free […]
Jamie Jo Busch, 53, is accused of strangling her sister, Penny Busch, in her home in Honeoye Falls, New York, on October 8, 2024, according to court documents. Police allege Jamie disposed of three cell phones in a dumpster and dumped her sister’s body in the Genesee River between October 8 and October 12. Penny […]
A tragic dock collapse occurred on Sapelo Island, Georgia, during the annual Cultural Day festival, which celebrates the island’s Gullah-Geechee heritage. As visitors boarded a ferry, the aluminum gangway collapsed, plunging at least 20 people into the water. Island residents quickly formed a human chain to rescue survivors, while others wrapped bodies in blankets. Seven […]
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