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Gas prices in Rochester are going up and down at the same time. The national average gas price according to AAA is $3.54 per gallon and the average price in Rochester is $3.72 per gallon. AAA says the national price for oil continues to be low which is why the gas price nationally has not […]
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced the community organizations and vendors who will receive a share of the county’s $144 million federal American Rescue Plan Act allocation. 40 initiatives will be funded with the hope that they bring positive change in the high-priority areas the county designated: workforce development and economic recovery, public health/wellness, and more. ARPA […]
Two New York teens are leading the charge in ending animal cruelty and puppy mills in NY. Joey Nowacki and Cooper Strep are both 13 years old and are on a mission. They both go to Merton Williams Middle School. They have big plans to end animal cruelty, and they first want to put an […]
One of the top high school boys basketball players in greater Rochester Damani Barley, has a deal in place to profit from the use of his likeness and image by a local business. The agreement will allow the Rochester City School District senior to receive compensation for promoting Salvatore’s Pizzeria. “Damani has a huge social […]
This fall, the Hill Haven Rehabilitation and Transitional Care Center will be closing after more than 40 years. Jill Graziano, RN, BSN, MBA, Senior Vice President of Extended Care at Rochester Regional Health said in a press release Tuesday: “Hill Haven has been a staple of our community. Following months of deliberation and careful consideration, […]
Following a search warrant that was carried out in May at Mayor Lovely Warren’s home, there have been new charges placed against her and her husband, Timothy Granison. Rochester First reported: “According to the indictment unsealed Friday by the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, they are each charged with criminal possession of a firearm, a […]
Rochester will be launching a new Community Choice Aggregation, Rochester Community Power. This new program’s aim is to move the city’s energy supply toward renewable energy. Some steps that will be taken include, adding electric charging stations and clean energy programs for residents. Rochester First gave some background and stated: “Currently, electricity comes from RG&E, with […]
Saturday morning, dozens gathered at the Memorial AME Zion Church parking lot to build beds for children in need. This special event had help from local organizations, Sleep in Heavenly Peace and Beyond the Sanctuary. Rochester First stated: “Organizers at this event say something as simple as a bed can make a difference in not […]
On Thursday, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced the end of phase one of Operation Guardian. Rochester First reported: “The operation began May 17 and resulted in 60 arrests. Five of those arrests were for homicides. Officials say the number of homcide arrests by the Task Force in the first half of 2021 already is the […]
So far this year, Rochester has seen 30 homicides and some areas have been hit harder than others. Just in the month of June, Genesee Street in the 19th Ward Neighborhood, has seen three horrific homicides. Rochester First reported: On June 12: An 18-year-old and 14-year-old were shot on Genesee Street during broad daylight. The […]