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The Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, NY, shared details about its upcoming $100 million Tropics Exhibit and entry plaza project, which will complete Phase II of the zoo’s capital improvements. County Executive Adam Bello announced that CambridgeSeven, a national architecture firm, will design the project, which includes a 22,000-square-foot entry plaza with education, classroom, and […]
Did you get an unwelcomed surprise in the mail last year? New York’s Automated Work Zone speed Enforcement Program issued more than 44-thousand speeding citations in Monroe County. The construction or maintenance zone cameras were placed along spots on I-390, I-490 and NY 104 for several weeks toward the back half of 2024. If the radar […]
A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, has pleaded guilty to stealing over $121,000 in state pension checks sent to her deceased grandmother. According to the New York State Comptroller’s Office, Roberts’ grandmother, a retired maintenance supervisor for Monroe County, received monthly pension checks after retiring in 1998. However, the pension system was not notified of her […]
As the temperatures continue to drop, Rochester city and Monroe County leaders shared some new resources for folks struggling to stay warm. In Rochester when temperatures drop below 32 degrees, a “Code Blue” is enacted. This means additional services are offered to protect folks from the frigid temps. This year, those opportunities are expanding. “So, […]
Monroe County has successfully transitioned all asylum-seeking families housed in a local hotel since July into their own apartments, according to the Ibero American Action League. The organization reports that 130 families have been integrated into the community, with 70 more expected to arrive over the next two years. Families will be directly assigned apartments […]
Residents in Irondequoit, N.Y., near Ridge Road and Route 104, have raised concerns about unusually strong and unpleasant odors in the area. Described as a “wicked” scent, the smell has affected neighborhoods around N. Clinton Ave., Seneca Ave., and even near the Walmart on Hudson Ave. Local business owner Gregory Genrich of the Irondequoit Sports […]
As Thanksgiving approaches, Monroe County grocery stores are gearing up for one of the busiest shopping weeks of the year. Gates Big M in North Gates has been preparing for the holiday rush by stocking shelves and readying its baking and meat departments. This year, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner is down 2% from 2023, […]
Monroe County has a new public health commissioner. Dr. Marielena Velez de Brown was confirmed Tuesday night at the county Legislature’s meeting. Velez de Brown joined the public health department in 2016 as deputy commissioner. She has been the acting commissioner since March, after Dr. Michael Mendoza’s sudden resignation. Mendoza’s departure came as a surprise […]
Monroe County has two new work zone speed cameras as part of New York’s Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Program. One camera was installed on I-490 at Alexander Street in September, and another was added last week on I-390 Southbound between I-490 and Chili Avenue. These mobile units, which take photos of speeding vehicles, will […]
Monroe County’s early voting ended with an impressive turnout, as over 133,000 residents, roughly 27% of registered voters, cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. The Perinton Square Mall emerged as the busiest voting location, with more than 13,000 ballots submitted there alone. Site manager Paul Wagner noted that enthusiasm remained high despite a brief […]
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