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Yesterday was the final day that hospitals and nursing home employees will need to have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before the end of the day. Ahead of this mandate, Monroe County has seen an increased turnout at vaccines clinics. Dr. Stephen Cook of the University of Rochester Medical Center stated: […]
Monday, September 27th, is the New York State deadline of when healthcare workers need to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19. As New York prepares for the fallout of workers from this mandate, yesterday Governor Kathy Hochul released her plan to combat staffing shortages in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan includes declaring […]
Rochester City School District Superintendent Dr. Lesi Myers-Small sent out her weekly email newsletter stating that all students not currently on a bus route should be by the end of September. Myers-Small stated that affected families will be getting a call and a letter from the transportation department early next week with the details. On […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Rochester to help announce that there is a major company is moving its headquarters into downtown Rochester. Constellation Brands will be moving to downtown Rochester. The company said it would be relocating its headquarters from the Town of Victor in Ontario County to the iconic Aqueduct Building in Rochester. Construction […]
The upcoming deadline for healthcare workers being vaccinated against COVID-19 is vastly approaching, and an alarm is being sounded in Monroe County as it approaches. On September 27th, which is next Monday, with rare exception, employees at hospitals and nursing homes who have not had a covid vaccine won’t be allowed to work. Due to […]
Yesterday, Foodlink announced its first ever curbside mobile market. This market is designed to link families and communities in the Rochester area with fresh and affordable food. Adding the curbside market is a major milestone for Foodlink. In addition, the curbside market provides WIC-eligible grocery items. This means that the Foodlink curbside markets eligibility provide […]
According to Monroe County health officials, the County’s rising daily new COVID-19 case total can be attributed in part to increased testing, which is driven by the start of the school year. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello reported 213 new cases and a seven-day average of 193, with last week’s numbers being 169 and 142. […]
Yesterday, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello spoke on the upcoming deadline for health care workers in New York to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, stating that local hospitals are still sorting through legal issues and support plans. Bello stated: “All of us are doing everything possible to get the rest of our citizens and employees vaccinated. […]
To help combat the recent uptick in catalytic converter thefts a new bill has passed for Monroe County. The new bill adds to the legislation that was passed back in 2013 that helped then to lower thefts of converters. The new law that was passed Tuesday includes the following to help combat theft: Mandates cash […]
It’s been nearly two years since a touring Broadway cast took the stage at Rochester’s Auditorium Theatre. After a long time coming, it’s finally ready to happen. In less than a week, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” will launch its national tour in Rochester on Tuesday. “Cats” from September 21st-26th. Executive producer Kori Prior stated: “’Cats’ […]