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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’ […]
Yesterday, federal judge David Hurd in Utica temporarily blocked the New York State upcoming vaccine mandate from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of healthcare workers sued. The protestors stated that their Constitutional rights were violated because the mandate disallowed religious exemptions. Judge Hurd gave New York State until September 22nd to […]
UR Medicine and other health care systems are concerned about the potential for a staffing crisis given the new government mandate. There is a debate amongst healthcare workers, as some workers choose to quit rather than get vaccinated. This upcoming mandate is supposed to take effect in less than two weeks, and the uncertainty is […]
Small business owners there is some good news if and you didn’t get help from the first grant initiative. You will have another opportunity for help if you are in need of financial relief. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced the Fast Forward Monroe 2.0 initiative Wednesday. The initiative is to help small businesses affected […]
Due to an upcoming federal mandate, 80 million workers will be given the choice to get the COVID vaccine or get tested weekly, or if you work in healthcare there may not be a testing option. In the greater Rochester area, the mandate could affect nearly 700 businesses that employ more than 100 workers. Mary-Joy […]
Get ready for the iconic Naples Grape Festival. After last year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, this year the festival will be extra safe due to COVID. The Naples Grape Festival, which is held every September with few exceptions since 1961, brings in tens of thousands of people to the village of Naples to celebrate […]
With the school year coming to a start, it was no secret that there is a bus driver shortage. This caused delays in the school year as the majority of the students from the Rochester City School District depend on bus transportation. Superintendent Dr. Lesli Myers-Small said that a total of nine additional drivers resigned […]
Yesterday was Labor Day and to celebrate Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation pertaining to the state’s workforce. The legislation that the New York governor signed was legislation for speed monitoring in work zones, including speed cameras to keep DOT workers safe in work zones. On top of that, the legislation is also […]
With the school year steadily approaching, the New York health regulators are recommending K-12 schools maintain at least three feet of distance between students as they return to the classroom. The 12-page guidance came after the Health Department had previously canceled plans that were originally supposed to release something similar in early August, amid then-Governor […]