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Governor Kathy Hochul has unexpectedly paused New York’s congestion pricing plan, set to start June 30, citing economic concerns. The plan would have charged motorists up to $15 to enter Manhattan’s business district, aiming to reduce traffic and generate revenue for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Hochul expressed concerns about the financial impact on working […]
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 […]
Mayor Malik Evans and the City of Rochester pushing for the city’s housing task force to increase home ownership opportunities in Rochester along with other support for existing homeowners. For the next couple of months figure out other strategies to make things easier for future and existing home City of Rochester | Rochester Housing Quality […]
Beware of the Craigslist scams. A couple bought a home in Greece back in May but haven’t moved yet because they’re active Coast Guards stationed in California. Another family saw a Craigslist ad about a house in Greece for rent that was in their budget. The only problem it’s the same house the couple in […]
Rihanna, the award-winning singer and beauty mogul, has announced the launch of her new haircare line, Fenty Hair. Set to debut on June 13th on FENTYHAIR.COM, the line aims to cater to a diverse range of hair types and textures. The promotional campaign features people of various nationalities, highlighting the inclusivity and versatility of the […]
An 83-year-old woman was seriously injured after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred last Saturday when the bison, defending its space, lifted her about a foot off the ground. The woman’s current condition is unknown, and an investigation is underway. Bison, though not typically aggressive, can be defensive and […]
The New York State Senate and Assembly have passed a bill mandating warning signs in stores that sell or repair firearms. These signs inform customers that having a firearm at home significantly increases risks of suicide, lethal domestic violence, and accidental deaths, especially involving children. The warning message emphasizes the heightened danger and provides the […]
RCSD is looking to rename school number 33 longtime educator the late Iris Banister. It is not yet known when the school’s name will change. RCSD looking to rename School 33 after longtime educator Iris Banister – WHEC.com
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 […]
New regulations could be coming to New York when it comes to controlling what kids see on their social media feeds. New York lawmakers said they’re almost finished finalizing legislation that would allow parents to be able to block what their children see that’s curated by the social media’s platform algorithm. New York considers regulating what […]
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