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The Greece Police Department is seeking volunteers for its Special Police Unit to help with traffic, crowds, and parking at local events. Volunteers complete 180 hours of training. With low staffing, more community help is needed. Learn more at greecepolice.org/special-police. Greece Police seeking volunteers for Special Police unit
A USPS worker in Rochester was harassed Thursday when a woman struck their mail vehicle with a bottle. The worker was uninjured and called 911 after reaching safety. A 43-year-old woman was arrested in a separate incident. Police say the case appears isolated. Rochester woman arrested after postal worker harassed, vehicle struck
New York State has begun mailing inflation refund checks to 8.2 million households, aiming to help residents with rising costs due to inflation. Most residents are eligible for a one-time payment between $150 and $400, depending on income and filing status. You’re eligible if you filed a state income tax return for 2023, weren’t claimed […]
New York lawmakers are pushing a bill to ban anonymous child abuse tips. Officials say anonymous reports often lack enough information and can’t be followed up, burdening child welfare workers. Identities would still remain confidential. Governor Hochul is reviewing the bill. NYS lawmakers push for banning anonymous child abuse tips
The Rochester Teachers Association is taking part in a rally on Thursday to address payroll discrepancies they say continue to impact hundreds of Rochester City School District employees. Poster painting events have been held this week to prepare for the rally. The district moved from PeopleSoft to Oracle at the start of July because it […]
A new AAA study shows road rage is rising nationwide, with Rochester drivers noticing more aggression. Residents report impatience, honking, and frustration on the roads. AAA says 96% of drivers admit to aggressive behavior, with incidents like cutting others off up 67% since 2016. Experts urge drivers to stay calm, create space, and call 911 […]
In September, five assaults on Rochester letter carriers involved thefts of mailbags and equipment. The National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 210 is working with postal inspectors and local police to investigate and urges the public to report suspicious activity. A reward has been offered for information leading to arrests. Five Rochester letter carriers assaulted […]
Jimmy Kimmel joked as he opened his show Tuesday night to a standing ovation after nearly a week away. “I’m not sure who had a weirder 48 hours — me, or the CEO of Tylenol,” In a monologue that turned emotional, the comedian choked up addressing the family of Charlie Kirk, the right-wing activist who was […]
Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision on Sept. 13 in Las Vegas, claiming all four super middleweight titles and cementing himself as boxing’s pound-for-pound king. The win cost him his WBA super welterweight title, which now goes to Abass Baraou. Crawford plans to take time off and may not face David Benavidez or […]
Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs urged a U.S. judge late on Monday to impose a 14-month prison sentence on the hip-hop mogul after he was convicted of prostitution-related offenses, but acquitted on more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs, 55, faces a statutory maximum of 20 years in prison after a Manhattan jury found […]
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