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Please be careful during this time of year! According to recent data, a third person in Monroe County has died from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Health leaders are reminding everyone about the triple threat posed by RSV, the flu, and COVID-19 this holiday season. All three people who have died from RSV in Monroe County […]
Yesterday, the Next Generation Men of Transition, Blaque/Out Magazine, and W.A.V.E Woman Inc. partnered up with the City of Rochester to host a free community brunch to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance. Transgender Day of Remembrance began in 1998 after the murder of Rita Hester, a transgender woman from just outside of Boston. This day […]
Today is the last day of the 50th Holiday Bazaar Arts and Crafts sale held at the Rochester Museum and Science Center Council. More than 170 vendors are being showcased and selling their jewelry, crafts, knits, and paintings. Kim Ozur, an RMSC council member, stated: “We’re so happy to have everyone back here after the […]
Should red light cameras come back to Rochester? We had a discussion during the WDKX WaterCooler about people running red lights and almost causing accidents. The front line seems split about the question, some say yes and think the lights should come back while others believe it’s unfair to bring back the red light cameras. […]
You ever just wonder ‘is there an app for that?’ Or looking for an app? Well, you no longer have to worry or wonder about an app to tell you what you can and can’t recycle in Monroe County! Monroe County launched a new skill on Amazon’s Alexa app to help with recycling awareness. Alexa […]
Happy Holidays! In celebration of the holiday season, over this past weekend, the George Eastman Museum’s annual Sweet Creations gingerbread display returned. The display includes more than 60 cleverly designed decorated gingerbread creations. Anyone looking to check it our can do so now until January 1st. In order to manage crowds, the museum recommends advance […]
A program through the City Of Rochester is getting close to the deadline. City of Rochester’s “The Buy The Block” Program is giving an opportunity to potential first time homeowners. The deadline to apply is November 15th click on the link below to access the application. https://www.cityofrochester.gov/BuyTheBlock/
A new exhibit is headed to the Rochester Museum & Science Center! The brand new ‘Wonders of Water’ exhibit combines past exhibits with some new experiences, to help visitors learn about Lake Ontario, the Erie Canal, and various water species. Calvin Uzelmeier, director of featured content at RMSC, stated: “It’s a great interactive experience. It’s […]
Looking to fish, but don’t have a license? The last day to fish in New York State for free in 2022 is this Friday, November 11th, Veterans Day. The Free Fishing Program began in 1991 to give people who might not fish the opportunity to try the sport at no cost and encourage people to […]
The Flower City Tattoo Convention was held this past weekend at the Dome Arena. The event featured more than 200 tattoo artists, ranging from local tattoo parlors to stars from Ink Master. Live entertainment, contests, and more were also a highlight of the event. Robert D’Piazza, the organizer of the Flower City Tattoo Convention, stated: […]