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Gas prices in the Rochester area have risen above $4 per gallon, continuing a sharp upward trend over the past month. Gas prices were up another 9 cents, topping $4 in Rochester
Each April 1, a small seasonal shift signals the start of warmer days around Irondequoit Bay. The Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge swings open to let boaters travel between the bay and Lake Ontario—and in doing so, closes to vehicle traffic. It’s a familiar tradeoff for locals: drivers take the long way around, while boaters get […]
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is launching a new undergraduate major and minor in Artificial Intelligence starting this fall—the first program of its kind in the Rochester area. According to Matt Huenerfauth, demand for AI professionals is rapidly growing, and the program aims to prepare students to develop and shape future AI technologies. RIT has a long […]
Monroe County is putting up a paywall for online access to many Clerk’s Office records. While basic details like names and addresses remain free to search, full digital documents now require a subscription—$35/month for New York residents, $100/month for out-of-state users, or $10 for a day pass, plus per-page printing fees. County Clerk Jamie Romeo […]
Construction on 590 near Monroe Avenue has begun, bringing lane reductions, ramp closures, and longer commutes. The $51.5 million project will replace aging bridges and improve safety, but delays are expected through 2028. While it may frustrate drivers and impact local businesses, many agree the upgrades are long overdue. People react to 590 construction project
Source: News10NBC (WHEC) Published: March 25, 2026 The Rochester Red Wings open their 2026 home season on Tuesday, March 31, at ESL Ballpark, the newly named home of the franchise following a 10-year naming rights deal with ESL Federal Credit Union. This will be the 136th season for the Red Wings as a member of […]
Source: WXXI News / 13WHAM Published: March 25, 2026 Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is expecting approximately 50,000 departing passengers during spring break week, with the busiest days falling on Thursday and Friday. Airport director Andy Moore said the airport has remained largely unaffected by the partial government shutdown that has created lengthy TSA […]
Drivers in New York are being denied license renewals due to decades-old issues flagged by new DMV software tied to the National Driver Registry. Some cases involve incidents from 20–40 years ago, including old tickets or medical-related revocations from other states. One Rochester driver was denied over a 2001 Florida seizure-related crash, despite having a […]
Dr. Nicholas Nicosia, a local dentist, is suing Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart and attorney Nate McMurray for defamation. The lawsuit comes after allegations that Nicosia hosted a 2022 party mocking Juneteenth, featuring Donald Trump cut-outs, Juneteenth flags, buckets of fried chicken, and a woman impersonating Barnhart amid sexually explicit comments. Nicosia denies the claims, […]
Source: News10NBC (WHEC) Published: March 20, 2026 Governor Kathy Hochul announced that major construction will begin soon on a $51.5 million project to replace and rehabilitate bridges along Interstate 590 in the Town of Brighton, Monroe County. The project replaces two bridges carrying I-590 over Monroe Avenue and rehabilitates two spans over Allens Creek Road. […]
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