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It is the second big round of store closures under Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who joined the company in 2024. Last September, Starbucks closed 627 stores in North America and Europe. In a letter to employees, Starbucks Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams said the locations targeted either aren’t delivering acceptable financial results or […]
The Rochester Red Wings’ hopes of making it into the Triple-A National Championship Game all hinges on Thursday night’s game three. The Red Wings won game one 4-3 against the Memphis Redbirds in the team’s first playoff series in 13 years. However, the Wings lost 15-4 in Wednesday night’s game two, leaving the best-of-three International […]
AriZona Iced Tea co-founder John Ferolito is fighting former employee Fayssanya “Fay” Pratt over an $820,000 Florida home she says he promised to give her. Pratt says Ferolito’s assistant confirmed the promise when she was fired in 2022, in a conversation secretly recorded by Pratt’s Ring doorbell. Ferolito denies promising the house and says Pratt […]
he FDA has given a thyroid medication recall its most serious Class I warning. Vitruvias Therapeutics recalled one lot after tests found the tablets could be too strong. The medication may cause symptoms of an overactive thyroid, including rapid heartbeat, chest pain, nervousness, and weight loss. People with the recalled tablets should contact their healthcare […]
Rochester police conducted a pedestrian safety detail on Lake Avenue this week, targeting traffic violations and working to improve safety for both pedestrians and drivers. The department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit issued 92 traffic tickets during the operation. Three vehicles were towed, and one person was arrested on an outstanding warrant. The enforcement effort comes as […]
Former employees say DraftKings used AI and customer data to target gamblers with promotions that could encourage them to bet more. Critics say this could be especially harmful to people with gambling problems. DraftKings denies targeting customers based on losses and says it has a large responsible-gambling program. DraftKings used AI to target losing bettors: […]
The Rochester Red Wings (1-0) were victorious in their return to the postseason, 4-3, over the Memphis Redbirds (0-1). SS Seaver King recorded three of Rochester’s 10 hits, including a go-ahead solo home run in the fifth inning. Seven Red Wing pitchers saw time on the mound, with RHP Joe Glassey earning the game one […]
Members of the City of Rochester’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will continue the in-person budget outreach activity series from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the ROC the Block Community Employment Fair, at Parcel 5, 285 E. Main St. The series of in-person budget input sessions will continue through Oct. […]
In a New York State first, Rochester emergency crews can now administer life-saving blood transfusions at trauma scenes or during transit. This new partnership between UR Medicine, CHS Ambulance, and Strong Memorial Hospital’s blood bank helps significantly lower mortality rates. A seven-day rotation protocol ensures unused blood is safely returned to the bank long before […]
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