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The Monroe County Legislature enacted the Fair Chance Employment Act and prohibited “the box,” banning inquiries about criminal history on county job applications. During yesterday’s legislative meeting, the lawmakers cast their votes, resulting in a 20 to 9 decision in favor of the act. Source: 13 WHAM
This year at Bills training camp, local health organizations are launching nutritional awareness campaigns featuring a two-for-one special. Foodlink has joined forces with others to tackle the issue of food insecurity within New York State. To address the vital need for food access, they have deployed mobile farm market trucks to the camp. Nichole Borch […]
This week, Monroe County is taking its Recycling Education Road Show to nearby farmers’ markets. This past Sunday at the Brockport Farmers’ Market, Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Services enlightened the community on the correct methods of recycling. Tina Stephens, the county’s waste diversion and education coordinator, emphasized the importance of proper recycling, stating: “The […]
The city’s annual Puerto Rican Festival began Thursday evening at Innovative Field. Recognized as Monroe County’s longest-standing ethnic festival, the celebration is filled with live music, dance, an array of delicious food, and more! The festival schedule is set for Friday night from 5 to 11 pm, and Saturday from noon to 11 pm. Advance […]
The Rochester Fringe Festival revealed the lineup for this year’s event, consisting of almost 500 performances and more than 30 diverse venues. Featuring a rich mixture of local, regional, national, and international artists, the extensive array of entertainment is set to attract new visitors to the festival. It will offer attendees the chance to explore […]
Nurses at Rochester General Hospital are prepared to strike today, a move that is creating widespread concern over the possible impact. The recent round of negotiations between Rochester Regional Health and the Rochester Union of Nurses and Allied Professionals has recently concluded without significant progress. RRH has expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome, leading to a […]
A multimillion-dollar enhancement is on the way for one of Rochester’s historical locations! Legislators from the state have revealed a $2 million grant that will be directed towards refurbishing the Auditorium Theatre. Earlier this year, the entire Auditorium Center complex was acquired by the Rochester Broadway Theatre League, who are now in the process of […]
Sunday night at the Center Stage Concert Series, the Center Park Amphitheater was alive with the rhythm of dance and groove as people ushered in the new week. Local jazz ensemble, “The Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters,” performed live, and an assortment of nearby vendors added to the festivity. Held at the Center Park […]
Starting in September, Monroe County is set to partner with Pittsford’s residents, the Monroe Community Hospital, and the Monroe County Jail in an initiative aimed at promoting sustainability. The goal is to collect food scraps such as meat trimmings, expired food items, and leftover food, from 500 households within the Pittsford community. These collected scraps […]
In celebration of National Cheesecake Day, Cheesy Eddie’s is set to distribute over 3,000 complimentary cheesecake slices on July 28th. The distribution starts at 10 am at the Henrietta outlet of Cheesy Eddie’s. These slices are available on a first-come, first-served principle, with a limit of one slice per individual. Alongside the celebration, there will […]
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