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More than 100 colleges and universities in New York will be eliminating their application fees for the entire month of October. Governor Kathy Hochul has announced initiative, marking the first time that SUNY, CUNY, and over 40 private institutions will offer free application options to high school seniors during New York State College Application Month. […]
The Laboratory for Laser Energetics at the University of Rochester is marking a significant achievement. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Friday to inaugurate “Conesus”, a new supercomputer. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Conesus will aid in advancing the university’s research. Stephen Dewhurst, Rochester’s vice president for research, stated: “The Laboratory for Laser Energetics […]
Events at Blue Cross Arena just got tastier (well, if you’re a Chick-Fil-A fan). Downtown Rochester is now home to the first Chick-fil-A at an indoor venue in New York State. The new stand is set to premiere today during the Amerks’ season opener. The menu will feature chicken sandwiches and waffle chips, with plans […]
The Town of Irondequoit proudly introduced two additions to its vehicle fleet. One of these is a bus dedicated to transporting seniors to and from the community center for different activities. Additionally, a new street sweeper was displayed to aid in road maintenance, including paving, oil, and stone tasks. These vehicles were funded by the […]
The town of Webster has announced that the new lakeside park, Sandbar Park (302 Lake Rd), will be completed by next month! Features of the park are a play zone, boat launch, and a general park space, complemented by walkways and sidewalks. As construction is still underway, these areas remain off-limits to visitors.It remains unclear […]
A historic landmark to our south is on the verge of revival. Funderburk Enterprises, a New York-based firm, has unveiled plans to renovate the iconic Jell-O factory in LeRoy, with intentions to transform it into a distillery.This factory was once the birthplace of Jell-O treats back in the 1960s. To jumpstart the Oatka Distillery, a […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, alongside Mayor Malik Evans, collaborated with the community at the Willow Domestic Violence Center to discuss the matter, which frequently extends to violence outside the household. Mayor Evans stated: “I am so very concerned with the numbers that I see regularly. I read […]
Rochester Regional Health is embracing innovative technology to assist its healthcare professionals. The robot named “Moxi” has been introduced at RRH, revolutionizing the delivery of medical supplies. At Unity Hospital, eight Moxi robots are already operational, saving staff approximately 200 hours weekly by transporting goods and drugs throughout the facility. Currently, RRH stands as the […]
Fox is marking the comeback of “Kitchen Nightmares” with a unique twist. This weekend, in specific regions including Rochester, the network introduces “culinary-themed destruction rooms and knife-tossing events.” In partnership with iSmash Rochester in Henrietta, Fox is setting up a kitchen-inspired wreck room. Guests can shatter plates, glasses, and more, all while being immersed in […]
Experience the vibrant hues of fall in Western New York like never before! Next month, the New York Museum of Transportation in Rush will introduce an electric trolley car ride through the scenic Genesee River valley. These 20-minute journeys are scheduled for Sundays – Oct. 8, 15, and 29. Your museum ticket covers the ride, […]