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The top 10 happiest cities to live in America are mostly in California even with the weather they have had lately. I have a few friends out in California and they say they are still happy and would not live anywhere else! As far as how and cities in New York State rank… Well New […]
If you’re an expecting mother the city of Philadelphia may be the place you would want to give birth. City officials announced they’re getting ready to launch a trial program that will give $1,000 to expecting Mothers that live in certain areas of the city. The program will be called the “Philly Joy Bank” and […]
The City of Rochester held a press conference Wednesday for young people in the community to get them more involved in programs. The press conference was about the opportunities available for youth in the community that are meaningful and help build skills in leadership. The city is asking young people to get more involved in […]
As we are in pothole season remember you can call 311 to report potholes in the City of Rochester. The reason this time of year potholes become an issue is because of the freeze and thaw cycle that happens day to day. When water freezes it makes the road expand and buckle so as the […]
Across the country, there is a serious problem with young people and pills especially right here in Rochester, NY. I don’t know if you are aware of how serious and big pills are with kids and young adults in our community. And maybe I’m missing something here but I don’t see too many people talking […]
A new study shows large metropolitan areas are more segregated now than they were in the 1990s. About 81% of areas with more than 200,000 residents showed they were more segregated even with equal housing laws in place. These segregated areas continue to increase and have led to poorer outcomes for Black people. According to […]
Its official, county legislature has approved a new law to crack down on illegal ATVs and dirt bikes. Lawmakers voted Tuesday for the new law that will help police impound or remove illegal vehicles. This is a county-wide move to keep roadways safe from the use of off-road vehicles. The new measures include increased fees […]
Today marks the first day that the RCSD will be offering in person learning since the pandemic began. The district is beginning the process by having students return in a three tiered system that begins with k-12 students with special needs. At this point, there have been over 600 people who have signed a petition […]
Have you seen July 64′? It is a documentary of the race riots in Rochester, NY from July 24 – 26 1964. What set off the riots is the arrest of then 19 year old Randy Manigault for public intoxication. He was at a block party on Nassau in the seventh ward. News of his […]
The city is offering grants to businesses that suffered damage and lost merchandise because of the rioting over the weekend. There are 86 local businesses that have been affected in the Rochester area and are eligible for the grant. City officials said some of the businesses hardest hit were in Goodman Plaza and in the […]
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