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Looking to get ahead of voting? Voters looking to cast a ballot in this month’s primary elections can get a head today as Monroe County will have 14 polling sites for early voting over the next nine days. The primary elections include the New York governor and lieutenant governor. You must be registered as a […]

Gov. Kathy Hochul just announced, low-income families in New York that are struggling to pay their energy bills will receive a boost with a one-time credit. It’s meant to help them pay down the arrears. The credit is part of a program that was formally adopted by the state Public Service Commission, with $250 million […]

Monroe County is offering cash incentives to keep recent college grads from from leaving the area. The pilot program is called Rochester Emerging Talent and Innovations Network, or RETAIN. It offers recent college graduates a $2,000 payment, providing they live and work in Monroe County for one year. Monroe County is currently accepting applications for businesses […]

A commercial charter bus driver was arrested after passing out behind the wheel with 38 passengers. The driver was charged 38 counts of reckless endangerment after eating gummies that was infused with high levels THC. The driver said he had no idea the gummies were laced with marijuana and thought he was snacking on regular […]

In the latest list from the Best Workplaces in New York, Wegmans is number one of the best companies to work for that are based in New York state. According to a survey, 89 percent of Wegmans employees said it is a great place to work. Kim Peters, executive vice president of global recognition, research […]

Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers gave a thumbs-up to vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for ages 6 months old up to 5 years and older. They are the last age group in the U.S. without access to COVID-19 vaccines. One FDA panel member, Dr. Jay Portnoy of Children’s Hospital in Kansas City, […]

It’s official! The Rochester City Council unanimously voted to permanently recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Rochester. Indigenous People’s Day takes place each year on the second Monday in October. Rochester Mayor Malik Evans stated: “I am so pleased to stand with City Council in my strong support of Indigenous Peoples’ Day here […]

A manager of a gas station in northern California was fired after he mistakenly set the wrong gas price. Gas stations prices were set at $.69 cent per gallon after he mistakenly put the decimal in the wrong spot causing the gas station to lose over $16,000. Hundreds of customers took advantage of the discounted […]

WNBA star Britney Griner who’s been in a Russian jail for the last 5 months will remain in custody for least 2 to 3 more weeks. Grinder was taken into custody back in February after airport officials said they found a vape cartridge with an illegal substance in it. Let’s keep Britney Griner in our […]