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Councilmember Martin and VOCAL-NY announced an Emergency Family Support Grant designed to provide assistance to families impacted by the federal government’s failure to provide food assistance to families. Through this initiative, 25 families will each receive a one-time $200 grant for food and nutritional needs. The initiative aims to support families at risk of food […]
Monroe County leaders and organizations are hosting a food drive on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Innovative Field to help families affected by SNAP benefit delays. Donations of healthy, nonperishable foods, baby supplies, hygiene items, and cleaning products will go to Foodlink for local distribution. Donors should enter through Lot […]
The government shutdown is now causing significant disruptions to air travel. The FAA says it will cut flights at some airports starting Friday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says this is about seeing where delays are and working to relieve that pressure. Flight data shows there were nearly 4,000 domestic and international delays yesterday along with […]
Some KeyBank customers reported being double-charged for debit card transactions made on November 3, 2025, causing some accounts to go negative. The issue has persisted for more than two days. KeyBank confirmed a technical error is responsible and said it is working to fix the problem. The bank apologized for the inconvenience and advised affected […]
Incumbent Mayor Malik D. Evans won re-election Tuesday, securing a second term after defeating Conservative Party candidate Louis Sabo. Voters in Rochester went to the polls Tuesday for the 2025 mayoral and city council elections. Evans had earlier overcome Democratic challenger Mary Lupien in the party primary. Incumbent Malik D. Evans ran for a second term, emphasizing […]
The New York DMV says 343 fake IDs have been seized this year, including 125 in the Rochester area. Officials warn that buying fake IDs—often from overseas sellers—can lead to identity theft and financial fraud. About 32% of college students admit to owning one. DMV report: 125 fake IDs seized in Rochester region so far […]
After over 15 years of delays, Westport Crossing, the long-stalled residential development at 75 Monroe Avenue in Pittsford, is now accepting applications for Fall 2026 move-ins. Initially plagued by lawsuits and leadership turnover, the project finally began progressing significantly in 2024. The updated website now features floor plans and application information for those interested in […]
Rochester Regional Health launched GenoWell, a free genetic screening program for up to 100,000 adults over five years. Participants give a blood sample and get confidential DNA results in 2–4 weeks. If health risks are found, Rochester Regional Health provides follow-up care.
A nationwide listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta meals has expanded, according to the FDA. There are now 27 reported illnesses across 18 states, including six deaths and one fetal loss. The contaminated ready-to-eat pasta salads and meals were produced by Nate’s Fine Foods and distributed to major grocery chains such as Trader Joe’s, Sprouts […]
Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84. Cheney died Monday night due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to a statement from his family. “For […]
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