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2,200 cars have been stolen as of June 1, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said during a news conference held to address the wave of stolen vehicles in our region. Deputies say of the 112 youth who’ve been arrested by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office so far this year in car theft cases, 30 have […]
Wildfires in Canada have caused a fresh wave of smoke to descend on the region of Rochester. The Environmental Protection Agency has indicated that the Air Quality Index in the area exceeded 150 yesterday morning, which implies that breathing conditions were unsafe, particularly for those who are more vulnerable. To combat this, Monroe County has […]
Today is the primary election day in New York State, including several significant races. The polls will be open from 6am to 9pm. Candidates will be competing for nominations in seven districts of the Monroe County Legislature.There are Democratic nominations at stake for four seats in the Rochester City Council and four positions in the […]
Lollypop Farm broke ground on their $20M expansion. This helps them carry on their work for the community. Recently, they took in over 150 cats from a hoarder in Gates just last June, just one example of the scope of care they are now providing. They’re making their dog and cat homes better, upgrading tech […]
The 2023 Rochester International Jazz Festival is set to kickoff this Friday. However, an exclusive sneak peek of the anticipated events has been shared in advance. Anchors Dan Schrack and Abby Fridmann from 13 WHAM’s Good Day Rochester will host a special show titled “Jam Session — Inside the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival”. This […]
Mayor Malik Evans announced that Rochester is launching the guaranteed basic income program for 351 households. This program will provide participants to receive monthly payments of $500 for a year, unconditionally. Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years old, have been city residents for a minimum of one year, have a household income equal […]
Early voting is set to begin this upcoming Saturday June 17th and June 25th, they will be able to access any of Monroe County’s early polling sites. They will check in, receive the ballot with candidates representing their district, and they will be able to cast their ballot — the same as they would on […]
The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court has dismissed appeals aiming to reverse a judge’s verdict permitting the establishment of the first Whole Foods store in the Rochester area, specifically in Brighton. The court passed the verdict on Friday, turning down objections from two groups that were opposing the project due to […]
Lollypop Farm urgently seeks the community’s help. In collaboration with the Humane Law Enforcement Department, Lollypop Farm’s Animal Emergency Response Team successfully rescued over 100 cats from domestic property last week. Unfortunately, many of these cats are facing severe health challenges. Lollypop Farm is asking for any individual interested in offering a foster or forever […]
It’s official- the Regal Cinemas in Henrietta is now closed for good. Yesterday, a closed sign hung on the door and letters were being removed from the theater’s marquee. The closure comes after Regal’s parent company, Cineworld, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September last year. The Regal Victor is still open. Source: 13 WHAM
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