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Town of Irondequoit Older Adult Expo– Wednesday, August 20th! Join us for a fun, informative, and FREE day at the Irondequoit Older Adult Expo! Wednesday, August 20th Irondequoit Community Center, 450 Skyview Centre, 14622 (Formerly the Old Medley Center, located off East Ridge Rd) 9am – 12noon Connect with local organizations, discover helpful services, and meet […]
Around 150 Rochester City School District employees have not received full or any paychecks due to a payroll system change on July 1. The Rochester Teachers Association is offering interest-free emergency loans of up to $2,000 through a partnership with Advantage Federal Credit Union. The union plans to meet with district leaders this week to […]
The FIT program aims to identify all homeless students and ensure they receive their full educational rights by removing barriers to school attendance and academic achievement. Elizabeth Reyes Associate Director of Families in Transition Elizabeth.Reyes@RCSDK12.ORG Chrisandra L. Mareus FIT Lead Social Worker 585-324-9983 Chrisandra.Mareus@RCSDK12.ORG Gladys Williams FIT Secretary 585-324-9982 Gladys.Williams@rcsdk12.org Elda Lopez Santana FIT Home […]
A highly anticipated ESPN Films documentary on Colin Kaepernick, directed by Spike Lee, will not air due to unresolved creative differences. Titled “Da Saga of Colin Kaepernick,” the project was meant to explore Kaepernick’s journey from NFL quarterback to civil rights activist. The collaboration between ESPN, Lee, and Kaepernick dissolved, with Lee citing a nondisclosure […]
Cardi B’s latest single, “Imaginary Players,” is doing more than turning heads—it’s breathing new life into Jay-Z’s 1997 original. After Cardi announced the track last week, which samples Hov’s diss aimed at Mase, Jay-Z’s In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 made its debut on the iTunes Hip Hop charts—28 years after its release. According to Music […]
Back-to-School Shopping Study 2025 Study Overview The National Student Trends Institute conducted a survey of 2,500 parents and 1,000 college students across the U.S. in July 2025 to analyze spending habits, shopping preferences, and emotional attitudes around back-to-school shopping. Spending Habits Average family spending: $378 per K–12 student (↑ 8% from 2024). College students: $642 […]
Several McDonald’s locations in the Rochester area are hosting back-to-school events, offering free backpacks filled with school supplies to students. Events run from August 18–20 at various locations in Spencerport, Williamson, Rochester, Manchester, Geneva, Waterloo, and Wolcott. 8/18, 10AM-12PM — 44 Nichols St, Spencerport 8/19, 2-4PM — Route 104 + Route 21, Williamson 8/19, 9:30AM-11:30AM […]
A 15-year-old boy died Sunday after drowning in a backyard pool in Greece, NY. Police say he may have suffered a medical episode, and foul play is not suspected. He was unresponsive when pulled from the pool and later died at Strong Memorial Hospital. Police: Boy, 15, drowns in backyard pool in Greece – WHEC.com
Seabreeze amusement park in Rochester will debut a major new water slide attraction in summer 2026. The ride features two 50-foot tall slides extending over 1,000 feet, including a high-speed saucer and spiral segment called the Hive. Riders will compete in a race format, adding a thrilling, interactive element. The park claims it’s the first […]
WNBA star Angel Reese will release her first signature sneaker, the Angel Reese 1, with Reebok on September 18. She becomes the second WNBA player to land a Reebok signature shoe, following Rebecca Lobo in 1997. The $120 shoes, available in three colorways, reflect 90s style and Reese’s bold personality. Reese, a two-time All-Star and […]
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