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The Monroe Community College board of trustees has voted to avoid cutting jobs. Not long after MCC students and faculty protested pending teacher layoffs, the board approved a new measure, which includes voluntary retirement and separation incentive plans for eligible full-time employees. The decision comes after the faculty union made cost-saving recommendations last month after […]
Rochester Red Wings outfielder James Wood has been named the International League Player of the Month for May. This marks the first time a Red Wing has received the honor since Jake Alu in September 2022. Wood, a top prospect in the Washington Nationals system, had an impressive month, leading the league with a .394 […]
The New York State Department of Health has issued a Public Health Alert after discovering a dangerous mix of drugs in unregulated substances in Central New York. The substances, found in bags labeled “Super Mario,” contained fentanyl, xylazine, heroin, and carfentanil. Carfentanil is a veterinary drug that is up to 100 times stronger than fentanyl […]
Last night we had the opportunity to visit Do Portugal at Greece Ridge Mall. It was an amazing experience with incredible performers, and I hope you get the chance to see them before they leave town on June 23rd. Dates & Tickets
Excellus is proposing a 19.5% increase in premium rates for certain health plans in 2025. This proposed adjustment targets community-rated small group plans and individual plans, affecting about 11.5% of Excellus’ membership, or around 167,000 members across 39 counties in upstate New York. The rate increase request was filed with the Superintendent of the Department […]
After teaching at his alma mater of Wilson High School, Steven Miller worked at the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office. He followed this by serving the people in Rochester City Court. Today we are celebrating Steven for his appointment by Governor Hochul to become a justice with the New York State Court of Claims. Congratulations […]
Wegmans Food Markets has launched its Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack campaign to provide food for school-aged children during the summer months when they lack access to free or reduced-price school lunches. Running from June 5-19, the campaign allows customers to donate $3, $5, or any amount at checkout, with all proceeds supporting local Feeding […]
Students at Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School Commencement Academy will have the opportunity to engage with organized labor unions from across the Rochester area. These unions will provide valuable insights into trades such as plumbing, electrical work, automotive, sheet metal, and more. This event offers students a firsthand look into potential career paths aligned […]
The Greece Central School District has seen a steady decline of bus drivers post-COVID. It started the year with 140 drivers and ended the year with 130 — a nearly 20-percent drop in drivers from 2019. The district is looking to cut down on late bus arrivals with new changes. Greece is now considering having […]
Robert Persichitti, a 102-year-old World War II veteran from Fairport, NY, died while traveling to Normandy, France, for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Known for his generosity and zest for life, Persichitti frequently attended WWII commemorations and shared his wartime experiences with younger generations. Pastor William Leone, a friend for 46 years, praised his vibrant […]