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For the first time in the history of the Rochester City School District, one of its teams will have the opportunity to bring home a football state championship this weekend. The Monroe Red Jackets are currently in the midst of their best season in program history. They are 11-0, have outscored opponents by over 460 […]
Black Friday set a record with over $11.8 billion in online sales, but the surge in deliveries has fueled concerns about package theft. “Porch pirates” stole an estimated 104 million packages in the past year, costing Americans about $15 billion, according to SafeWise. To combat the rise in thefts, Rep. Josh Gottheimer has introduced the […]
Google has agreed to a $700 million settlement over alleged anti-competitive practices in the Google Play Store. If the court approves the settlement in April, most of the money will be distributed to consumers who made Play Store purchases between August 2016 and September 2023. Most people will receive their payments automatically, sent to the […]
071724.pdf New York motorists face stricter penalties with revised driver point system
Student Aide III – Legal Internship Opportunity NYS Unified Court System | Summer 2026 Position Title: Student Aide III (Legal Internship)Job Group: NSLocation: Multiple locations across New York StateCompensation: $30.00 per hourAppointment Type: Full-Time, TemporaryProgram Dates: July 6, 2026 – August 12, 2026 About the Program The New York State Unified Court System is committed […]
The Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP administrative funds from New York and 20 other states unless they provide recipients’ names and immigration status. Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP administrative funds from New York over data sharing – WHEC.com
A new notice released by TSA officials states that starting February 1, 2026, going through airport security without federally approved identification will cost you more than just extra time. TSA first unveiled this change in a notice published on November 20, in which it was stated that travelers “…will be required to pay an $18 fee.” In […]
Here’s a concise summary of the flu situation around Rochester for the week ending Nov. 22, according to the New York State Department of Health: Overall: Flu cases are spiking notably in Monroe and Wayne counties, while Livingston and Ontario counties saw minor changes. Flu cases spiking around the Rochester area, according to state’s Flu […]
The U.S. will not formally commemorate World AIDS Day this year, raising concerns amid recent federal funding cuts that threaten HIV/AIDS progress. While scientific advances have improved treatment and prevention, experts warn that disruptions in funding put hard-won gains at risk. Since 1988, Dec. 1 has been a global day to honor those affected by […]
The government-funded Home Energy Assistance Program (H.E.A.P.) has returned, just as the weather gets colder. Originally set to reopen at the start of November, the program was delayed due to the government shutdown but is now accepting new applicants. Eligibility for HEAP depends on annual income and household size. According to RG&E for a one-person household, […]
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