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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a sweeping ban on social media use for those under 16, joining other countries around the world seeking to protect children online. “It’s a big step for our country,” Starmer said in a recorded video message released Monday. “Social media is making our children unhappy and unsafe, and […]
It’s been almost a month since the Rochester City School District approved a $1.1 billion budget, but it still needs to pass the Rochester City Council. Folks are pushing back on staffing cuts. This includes positions like social workers and guidance counselors, despite the overall budget increasing by $43 million. Rochester City Council is expected to […]
The Monroe County Board of Elections must have your voter registration by the end of the day in order to vote in this Primary Election! To do so, visit this link (https://www.monroecounty.gov/elections-voter) Primary Election Day is June 23rd from 6:00 AM until 9:00 PM! Early voting takes place Today, June 13th until June 21st! You […]
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At his state of the county address, County Executive Adam Bello shared video of drivers passing stopped school buses, a violation that could cost up to $300 in fines. News 8 showed that video to county residents, including one clip showing a driver veering onto the sidewalk to pass a stopped school bus. “Can’t nobody be in that […]
The city of Rochester has released a new detailed report that paints a clearer picture of the gun violence in the area. It breaks down incidents, where guns come from and more. The city worked with the organization Brady United Against Gun Violence to put this report together. Mayor Malik Evans says that of the […]
The state budget includes $1 billion set aside to help with rising utility rates. The state budget has not yet been passed, as it has been extended several times. Joint filers with incomes below $150,000 a year will get a $200 check. Joint filers making between $150,000 and $300,000 will get $150. Single filers with […]
Rochester Memorial Day Parade The Rochester Memorial Day Parade steps off on the morning of Memorial Day at 10:30 a.m. Drivers are warned of the following street closures: • East Avenue between Alexander Street and Arnold Park• Sibley Place at East Avenue• Meigs Street between Park Avenue and East Avenue• Arnold Park from East Avenue to Park Avenue• Strathallan […]
Local leaders broke ground on East Main Street on Tuesday, beginning a project that will use $72.3 million to transform a seven-story office building into affordable homes. The former Gateway Building, which was built in 1905 and was vacant for 20 years, is located in the Central Business District. It will soon become Gateway Apartments, […]
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