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Test your nerve against the chilling, thrilling, extravaganza of fright and fun that will descend upon the shadowy corners of Edgerton R-Center’s Spooktackular Haunted House! From witches’ dens to Dr. Frankenstein’s lab, to eerie ghosts and goblins, this phantasmic fun will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct 29. The community center […]
Applications for the federal Home Energy Assistance Program open Friday, November 1. HEAP benefits help recipients pay heating costs for their homes. Benefits are available through March 17 or until the funds are exhausted. Regular HEAP benefit amounts for the 2024-2025 year are: $21 Eligible households that live in government subsidized housing or a group […]
Monroe County has seen a significant increase in animal-related vehicle crashes, placing it second only to Orange County in New York for the most crashes involving animals, primarily deer. According to a recent AAA report, animal collisions are the fifth most common cause of accidents in the state, with peak incidents occurring in fall and […]
Youth Costume Party Presented By Vertus High School & Roc Royal Date: Thursday October 31st Time: 5pm – 7pm Location: Vertus High School 21 Humboldt Street, Rochester, NY 14609 Music, Candy, Raffles, Fun While Supplies Last
At a recent rally in Rochester’s Parcel 5, opponents voiced concerns over New York’s Proposition 1, which aims to add protections against discrimination based on ethnicity, gender, age, reproductive health, and more to the state constitution. Those against the proposal, including Ayesha Kreutz of the Coalition to Protect Kids, argue that its language is vague […]
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. […]
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