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A 2-year-old boy and a woman were seriously injured in an accidental shooting on Westmoreland Drive in Rochester. The gun discharged inside a home, prompting renewed calls for safe firearm storage. Advocates and police, including Moms Demand Action and the Brighton Police Department, stressed that securing firearms is key to preventing tragedies. New York law […]
Uber has expanded its cash payment option to more U.S. cities, including major ones like Los Angeles and Tampa, as well as smaller cities like Laredo, Texas. This feature allows riders to book through the app and pay their driver in cash at the end of the trip. Uber says the move aims to accommodate […]
Monroe One BOCES has announced the launch of two new programs designed to equip high school students with valuable trade skills starting next year. The initiative includes the “Human Performance and Exercise Science” program and the “Interactive Media and Game Design” program. These programs aim to provide students with practical skills and knowledge in their […]
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is holding a job fair this Friday to fill City Carrier Assistant and Rural Carrier Associate positions in Rochester. City carriers will deliver and collect mail in urban areas, while rural carriers will do the same in rural regions, with added retail duties. City carriers earn $20.73/hour; rural carriers […]
Montell Jordan has revealed his prostate cancer has returned, nearly a year after surgery. In a “TODAY” interview, the 56-year-old shared that cancer was found in his lymph nodes, and he’ll undergo radiation and hormone therapy. Diagnosed in early 2024, Jordan credits early detection from routine screenings. Now partnering with ZERO Prostate Cancer, he’s raising […]
The Powerball jackpot skyrocketed to $1.7 billion after no winner matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. The winning numbers were 3, 16, 29, 61, 69, and red Powerball 22, with a Power Play multiplier of 2. The next drawing is Saturday night. The new jackpot is the third largest […]
Event: 2025 Picnic and Walk Hosted by: Sickle Cell Advocates of Rochester (SCAR) Details: A day of fellowship, fun, food, excitement, and entertainment. Date & Time: September 7, 2025 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Genesee Valley Park – Roundhouse Pavilion 1000 E. River Road, Rochester, NY Cost: Free RSVP / Contact: sicklecelladvocatesofrochester@gmail.com Sponsors / […]
Each September, Sickle Cell Awareness Month shines a light on sickle cell disease—a serious, inherited blood disorder that impacts millions around the world. This month is dedicated to educating the public about the disease, its symptoms, and available treatment options. Awareness efforts also focus on advocating for increased research, better care, and stronger support for […]
A U-Haul police chase Tuesday night ended in the Erie Canal, leaving one man dead and another in custody. Police say the suspects stole items from a Walgreens in Brockport before fleeing. The driver led officers on a chase, then drove the U-Haul into the canal near the Monroe-Orleans county line. He swam to shore […]
Members of the Rochester city school board are calling on the state comptroller’s office to investigate alleged “pervasive financial mismanagement” regarding payroll mishaps with the human resources software Oracle. School board members Beatriz LeBron-Harris, Isaiah Santiago, and Cynthia Elliott signed a joint letter to the state comptroller’s office requesting an investigation into what they call […]
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