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The City of Rochester is working to turn around a recent shortage of lifeguards with a new program to train them. The Lifeguard Development Program will kick off on December 2 at indoor city pools, ensuring the lifeguards will be certified in time for summer. “We’re encouraging students that have some trouble with their swimming […]
St. John Fisher University juniors Marissa Terech and Emma Muchow have turned a class project into an inspiring bilingual children’s book, Mia La Cerdita. Written in English and Spanish, the book aims to promote literacy and cultural connection in Rochester City School District (RCSD) classrooms. Starting with bilingual poems for a class assignment, Terech partnered […]
The Young Women’s College Prep Charter School in Rochester hosted its annual “Cool Women, Hot Jobs” event on Friday, inspiring young girls to pursue ambitious career goals. The event featured over 50 female professionals from diverse fields who shared their career journeys, challenges, and achievements with the students. Principal Sherri Webber emphasized the importance of […]
The City of Rochester and RG&E are partnering to give out free energy efficiency kits ahead of the winter season. The kits include LED light bulbs, door sweeps, power strips, and faucet and shower head extenders. RG&E said the items can help residents save energy year-round. Kits will be divided among Rochester’s neighborhood service centers […]
The City of Rochester and RG&E are collaborating to distribute free energy efficiency kits to residents as winter approaches. These kits, aimed at helping households save energy year-round, include LED light bulbs, door sweeps, power strips, and faucet and shower head extenders. The kits will be available at Rochester’s neighborhood service centers on Monday, November […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted three new toys: My Little Pony, Phase 10, and Transformers. After seven years as a finalist, My Little Pony finally secured a spot due to its enduring popularity and its encouragement of storytelling and creative play. Launched in the 1980s, these iconic ponies, known for their unique […]
A photo radar SUV parked at a highway construction site on I-490 has issued numerous speeding tickets, catching drivers by surprise. One driver, Jim Blatt, received five tickets, all from the same location where the speed limit changes from 40 to 55 mph. Blatt, unaware of the 40 mph limit, described it as “an expensive […]
Anthony Hall, a former City of Rochester employee and former leader of the violence prevention organization “Pathways to Peace,” pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing funds from a local nonprofit. Hall, 38, admitted to taking over $1,000 from the Coalition of North East Associations, Inc. (CONEA), where he volunteered. The nonprofit, focused on housing, […]
Rochester’s Norton Village Park Playground unveiled its $500,000 renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Malik Evans. Emphasizing the importance of quality play spaces, Evans highlighted that the improvements make the park safer and more enjoyable for children. The nearly year-long project introduced slip-resistant surfaces, additional shade, and new swings, relocating the playground for […]
The ROC Your Job initiative has expanded into a year-long after-school employment program, announced Monday. Supported by $3.9 million from New York State’s youth employment program, the initiative aims to connect teens in underserved neighborhoods with job opportunities. Last year, over 300 students participated, and with the expansion, nearly 350 teens are expected to benefit. […]
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