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Fashion Week Rochester has returned to the runway for its 13th year! The annual show features three nights highlighting local and national designers, retailers, community leaders, and talent, and is a fundraiser for The Center for Youth. Tonight is the closing show with the ‘Restore the Grace’ show at 8:00 pm. Elaine Spaull, Executive Director […]
‘Tis the season of allergies, colds, the flu, covid, and all of the in-betweens. Now, local doctors say they’re seeing a rise in respiratory illnesses in children — and it’s happening earlier than usual this year. Doctors say a lack of masking is a contributing factor. Dr. Colleen Markevicz, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist with […]
All 23 school districts in Monroe County will be using a new safety technology to stop cars from speeding past the school bus when the stop arm is out. The County is working with the national bus safety company called Bus Patrol. The company uses AI technology that detects when vehicles speeds past the school […]
Yesterday, Strong Museum celebrated its 40th anniversary! The celebration included free train and carousel rides, a tea party, a photo booth, crafts, and more. Shane Rhinewald, senior director of public relations at Strong Museum stated: “If anyone remembered the museum 40 years ago, it’s a vastly different museum than it was then. It’s evolved over […]
This past Monday, the City of Rochester observed its first official Indigenous Peoples Day. Mayor Malik Evans joined members of the Haudenosaunee to plant a white pine tree, meant to symbolize peace, near the Cobbs Hill Reservoir. While this has not been officially changed across the nation, Indigenous Peoples Day will continue to be honored […]
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is asking the county Legislature for $100,000 to cover the costs for record sheriff’s deputies overtime. Monroe County Sheriff’s have been working with Rochester police to curb the violent crime in the City of Rochester. The city has recorded over 65 homicides and 258 shooting incidents this year, according to […]
Looking for a stop in Boston? Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and the Fredrick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport announced that Delta Air Lines is adding daily nonstop service to Boston Logan International Airport starting in November. Monroe County Executive Bello stated: “As one of Delta’s largest northeastern hubs, this route will benefit those looking […]
Less than three weeks ago in September, Pontillo’s Pizzeria in the Village of Pittsford shut down after being found in violation of 60 health codes. The discovery of the health codes began when a medical incident with a staff member led to the discovery of needles and blood in the restaurant. Now, the pizza shop […]
The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association put together Roc with your hands, an event that allowed students to explore skilled trades and automotive technology. Students in grades 7 through 12 participated. Executive Director, Robert Coyne, stated: “So what we have found by talking with employers, that they’re concerned about where the next generation of apprentices […]
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Willow Domestic Violence Center has joined Monroe County to spread the word that victims are not alone and help is available 24/7. According to a recent report, there were close to 5,000 reports of domestic violence in Monroe County in 2021, including five homicides. Meaghan de Chateauvieux, […]
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