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Monroe County’s early voting ended with an impressive turnout, as over 133,000 residents, roughly 27% of registered voters, cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. The Perinton Square Mall emerged as the busiest voting location, with more than 13,000 ballots submitted there alone. Site manager Paul Wagner noted that enthusiasm remained high despite a brief […]
A school bus carrying 10 high school students from the East Irondequoit Central School District was struck by a bullet while traveling along Route 104 on Monday morning. The incident shattered two windows, but thankfully, no injuries were reported among the students on board, who were en route to The Aquinas Institute. While school district […]
Peanut, a popular squirrel who inspired an animal sanctuary in Pine City, New York, was euthanized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to test for rabies. The DEC, in coordination with the Chemung County Health Department, seized Peanut and a rehabilitating raccoon on October 30 due to concerns over public health […]
As clocks fall back on Sunday, parents might gain an extra hour of sleep, but children may struggle with the shift. Dr. Alice Hoagland, Director of the Insomnia Clinic at Rochester Regional Sleep Disorder Center, explains that the end of daylight saving time often causes younger kids to wake up earlier than usual and feel […]
The application fees for both SUNY and CUNY schools will be waived. The SUNY system is waiving up to five application fees per student through November 3. CUNY application fees will be free from November 4-15 for students applying as freshmen. For a list of participating schools, click here. This will be the second year they have offered the […]
On the evening of October 30, 2024, residents of a Henrietta neighborhood were evacuated due to elevated carbon monoxide levels. Firefighters responded to Navajo Circle after reports of a gas odor and detected dangerous carbon monoxide concentrations upon arrival. As a precaution, they evacuated neighboring homes due to concerns of a possible explosion hazard. RG&E […]
A tragic incident occurred at Niagara Falls on Monday night, resulting in the deaths of a mother and her two young children. New York Park Police reported that 33-year-old Chaianti Means, along with her 9-year-old and 5-month-old children, crossed over the guard rail on Luna Island before falling into the Niagara River. Authorities responded to […]
Join us for a safe night of Halloween fun on October 31 from 5 to 7 pm at The Thurston Road YMCA Neighborhood Center. The event will feature 20 local organizations, including People’s Choice, Wegmans, RPD, RFD, and the Mayor’s Office. Activities will include: • Photo booth • Costume contest • Pumpkin painting • Games […]
Rochester’s Norton Village Park Playground unveiled its $500,000 renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Malik Evans. Emphasizing the importance of quality play spaces, Evans highlighted that the improvements make the park safer and more enjoyable for children. The nearly year-long project introduced slip-resistant surfaces, additional shade, and new swings, relocating the playground for […]
Isaiah Weathers, a 34-year-old recently paroled for prior carjacking and robbery convictions, was arrested following an assault in the Rochester General Hospital parking lot. Weathers is accused of attacking a woman, choking her for several minutes, and stealing her car. Police responded to the scene around 9:30 a.m. and later spotted the stolen vehicle, leading […]
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