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This weekend, Monroe Community College hosted its Give Kids A Smile Day at their Brighton Campus. Dental hygienist students were able to get some clinical experience they need to graduate while helping kids in need learn the importance of dental care. Nicole Pierce, an instructor at MCC’s Dental Studies Clinic, stated: “The most important thing […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Strong Memorial Hospital will receive $50 million from New York State to help Strong triple the size of its emergency department. The expansion includes the creation a nine-story bed tower for inpatient care, set to be complete in 2027, along with more than 100 private inpatient rooms. Kathleen Parrinello, Strong’s […]
March first in Monroe County the 4 percent sale tax on clothes under $110 will be charged anymore. This will apply for in person or online purchases. https://www.rochesterfirst.com/monroe-county/monroe-co-to-drop-clothing-sales-tax-for-certain-purchases-wednesday/
Starting March 1st, clothing and shoe purchases under $110 will no longer have a four percent sales tax from the county. The exemption will apply to every individual item (or pair, for shoes) under $110 in an order. The purchases can be made either in person or online. Click Here To Read More. Source: Rochester […]
This weekend, a fundraiser for the Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Park was held at the Spiritus Christi Church. The Minister Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Park is being developed at Baden Park by the Spiritus Anti-Racism Coalition and the Black Community Focus Fund. Dr. Wilson, who serves as the president and CEO of the […]
Community Total Health & Wellness R-Center Pop Up Services. Community event for the services in housing, mental health and addiction, veteran, medical and food assistance resources. February 22nd at the Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint St. from 11 am- 1pm. If you have any questions contact: Willie Lightfoot – email Willie.Lightfoot@cityofrochester.gov or call 585-428-6554. Patricia Williams-McGahee […]
Last night the Rochester Red Wings hosted a screening of the movie “42,” a biopic about Jackie Robinson, the first Black player in Major League Baseball history, for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester for a Black History Month celebration. Red Wings general manager Dan Mason stated: “Just to make sure that the kids […]
As most are aware, there is a spike in car thefts, specifically Kia and Hyundai. In Rochester alone, nearly 500 cars have been stolen this year. Well, it looks like Rochester residents are beginning to receive software update letters from Kia for qualifying cars. The letter reads: “You may be aware of media reports regarding […]
Daniel Durant, the actor from the Academy Award-winning film ‘CODA’ took time to inspire students at RIT. Durant, who graduated from RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, hosted a film screening on campus, as well as answered questions, and meet and greets. CODA’ is now streaming on Apple TV+. Source: 13 Wham
Get ready because in March RG&E said that they will be installing 2,600 smart meters in certain counties in our area. The county’s that will receive the smart meters will be Wayne and Cayuga. No word yet if any of those meters will be installed in Monroe County. RG&E will begin installing smart meters in […]
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