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Fashion Week Rochester has returned to the runway for its 13th year! The annual show features three nights highlighting local and national designers, retailers, community leaders, and talent, and is a fundraiser for The Center for Youth. Tonight is the closing show with the ‘Restore the Grace’ show at 8:00 pm. Elaine Spaull, Executive Director […]
‘Tis the season of allergies, colds, the flu, covid, and all of the in-betweens. Now, local doctors say they’re seeing a rise in respiratory illnesses in children — and it’s happening earlier than usual this year. Doctors say a lack of masking is a contributing factor. Dr. Colleen Markevicz, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist with […]
Rochester Police are looking to identify the individual in the photo above. Authorities believe he may have information about the shooting that took place on N. Clinton Avenue last month. Three-year old Marlo Joseph was shot and critically injured during the shooting. RPD believes Marlo was caught in the crossfire as two individuals were shooting […]
Yesterday, Strong Museum celebrated its 40th anniversary! The celebration included free train and carousel rides, a tea party, a photo booth, crafts, and more. Shane Rhinewald, senior director of public relations at Strong Museum stated: “If anyone remembered the museum 40 years ago, it’s a vastly different museum than it was then. It’s evolved over […]
This past Monday, the City of Rochester observed its first official Indigenous Peoples Day. Mayor Malik Evans joined members of the Haudenosaunee to plant a white pine tree, meant to symbolize peace, near the Cobbs Hill Reservoir. While this has not been officially changed across the nation, Indigenous Peoples Day will continue to be honored […]
Looking for a stop in Boston? Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and the Fredrick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport announced that Delta Air Lines is adding daily nonstop service to Boston Logan International Airport starting in November. Monroe County Executive Bello stated: “As one of Delta’s largest northeastern hubs, this route will benefit those looking […]
Less than three weeks ago in September, Pontillo’s Pizzeria in the Village of Pittsford shut down after being found in violation of 60 health codes. The discovery of the health codes began when a medical incident with a staff member led to the discovery of needles and blood in the restaurant. Now, the pizza shop […]
Rochester Police Accountability Board is back in the news. Mike Higgins was placed on paid administrative leave, there are no details on what happened other than personal reasons. Back in September two other members were fired from the board .PAB staff member placed on administrative leave | WHAM (13wham.com)
Here is the full statement from Mayor Malik Evans: After more than two years, the City of Rochester has come to a settlement agreement with the estate of Daniel Prude. In this agreement, the City will pay the estate the sum of $12 million. Given the costs of continued litigation, this settlement was the best […]
The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association put together Roc with your hands, an event that allowed students to explore skilled trades and automotive technology. Students in grades 7 through 12 participated. Executive Director, Robert Coyne, stated: “So what we have found by talking with employers, that they’re concerned about where the next generation of apprentices […]