City of Rochester
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As most are aware, there is a spike in car thefts, specifically Kia and Hyundai. In Rochester alone, nearly 500 cars have been stolen this year. Well, it looks like Rochester residents are beginning to receive software update letters from Kia for qualifying cars. The letter reads: “You may be aware of media reports regarding […]
Daniel Durant, the actor from the Academy Award-winning film ‘CODA’ took time to inspire students at RIT. Durant, who graduated from RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, hosted a film screening on campus, as well as answered questions, and meet and greets. CODA’ is now streaming on Apple TV+. Source: 13 Wham
With all this warm weather, we can’t help but think of summer. One event to put on your calendar is the 2023 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival, set for Saturday, July 15th. The annual parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community will begin on Park Avenue, where the parade will work its way to the […]
The Rochester Police Department will be distributing anti-theft devices for Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The devices will be given to city residents with models that were manufactured from 2010 to 2020. This distribution of the anti-theft devices comes as a way to curb stolen vehicles until the car manufacturers create a fix to the software. […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Innovation Square, formerly known as Xerox Tower, to highlight what her proposed budget has in store for the region. Gov Hochul talked about her budget proposal which includes a major investment to address a housing shortage across the state. Governor Hochul stated: “Perfect example of the new Rochester being built […]
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 […]