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Rochester, New York is another step closer to launching the Guaranteed Basic Income program for about 350 low income families. Under the GBI pilot program selected families living at or below 200% of the federal poverty line will receive months payments of $500. The program is to launch this spring. The details of the pilot […]
Auto shops and drivers across New York state are adapting and preparing to change how their motor vehicle inspection process works. Replacing the current format of the sticker in your vehicle’s window, auto shops will transition from books of pre-written inspection stickers to blank rolls of stickers, where each individual inspection will be printed out […]
This weekend, a seasonal stable returned to Rochester. Saturday, going into today, was the beginning of the annual Lakeside Winterfest at Ontario Beach Park. The activities included ice skating on the park’s brand new synthetic ice rink, the popular ‘Chilly Chili’ challenge that gave local chefs a chance to show off their best chili recipes, […]
With inflation affecting the cost of almost everything, some families may face even more hardships. Starting next month, March, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive only one allocation per month, reverting to their regular benefit prior to COVID. The reduction in benefits varies by household, with most families seeing between $95-200 […]
Yesterday, Monroe County held the annual Winterfest at Mendon Ponds. The event featured a Mercy Flight Helicopter demonstration, arts and crafts, hay rides, sledding, food trucks, performances by the campfire at Stewart Lodge, and more. Mendon Ponds Park is the largest of Monroe County’s 22 parks, with 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds, wetlands, and glacially […]
The Strong National Museum of Play has been nominated by USA Today as one of the best pop culture museums in the country! 20 museums have been nominated across the country, and you can vote by clicking here Strong Museum opened to the public in 1982 and credits its world-class toy and video game collections […]
This past Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Rochester to highlight parts of her State of the State address, including housing and lead exposure proposals. Governor Hochul stopped at the Upper Falls Square Apartments on Hudson Avenue, urging local leaders to take steps back in reducing the risk of child lead poisoning in rental properties. Governor […]
Isaiah Santiago, who graduated from the School of the Arts last spring, is stepping up to take what he experienced in the classroom to the board room on West Broad Street. Santiago announced this week that he would run for a spot on the Rochester City School District’s Board of Education. Currently, the 18-year-old is […]
The City of Rochester will continue to be under a State of Emergency due to the violence that continues to impact the community. Mayor Malik Evans renewed the State of Emergency over gun violence. The comes after the attempted murder of a 16 year-old at Franklin High School on January 5th. Officers from the Rochester […]
In response to what happened to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during the Bills versus the Bengals, the importance of CPR/AED has been brought to light. Anyone who is looking to receive a CPR certificate can now attend a free CPR/AED demonstration from the Gates Volunteer Ambulance every Saturday until the Super Bowl. Check out […]