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A motion has been filed with the Public Service Commission to dismiss RG&E and NYSEG plans to raise rates. The motion has been filed by environmental and consumer advocacy groups. The organizations argue in the motion that the two utility companies are “legally deficit”, full of errors, and are “unjustified”. They also say it’s not […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Strong Memorial Hospital will receive $50 million from New York State to help Strong triple the size of its emergency department. The expansion includes the creation a nine-story bed tower for inpatient care, set to be complete in 2027, along with more than 100 private inpatient rooms. Kathleen Parrinello, Strong’s […]
This weekend, a fundraiser for the Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Park was held at the Spiritus Christi Church. The Minister Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Park is being developed at Baden Park by the Spiritus Anti-Racism Coalition and the Black Community Focus Fund. Dr. Wilson, who serves as the president and CEO of the […]
Earlier this week, a proposed bill titled “Bigger, Better Bottle Bill” introduced by Senator Rachel May, would increase the deposit for cans and bottles to 10 cents from 5 cents. The increase in revenue would be worth an estimated $170 to $350 million for the New York State Environmental Protection Fund, which Sen. May said […]
Last night the Rochester Red Wings hosted a screening of the movie “42,” a biopic about Jackie Robinson, the first Black player in Major League Baseball history, for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester for a Black History Month celebration. Red Wings general manager Dan Mason stated: “Just to make sure that the kids […]
Quick heads up on the new proposal for the age requirement changes with young ATV drivers. There is a new proposal on the table to change the age requirement from 10 years old to 14 years for ATV drivers. New York State does not require ATV drivers to have a license. However, children 10 years […]
As most are aware, there is a spike in car thefts, specifically Kia and Hyundai. In Rochester alone, nearly 500 cars have been stolen this year. Well, it looks like Rochester residents are beginning to receive software update letters from Kia for qualifying cars. The letter reads: “You may be aware of media reports regarding […]
Daniel Durant, the actor from the Academy Award-winning film ‘CODA’ took time to inspire students at RIT. Durant, who graduated from RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, hosted a film screening on campus, as well as answered questions, and meet and greets. CODA’ is now streaming on Apple TV+. Source: 13 Wham
Yesterday, the white supremacist, Peyton Gendron, who killed 10 Black people at a Tops in Buffalo was sentenced to life in prison without parole after listening to relatives of his victims express the pain and rage caused by his racist attack. Gendron also faces separate federal charges that could carry a death sentence if the […]
With all this warm weather, we can’t help but think of summer. One event to put on your calendar is the 2023 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival, set for Saturday, July 15th. The annual parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community will begin on Park Avenue, where the parade will work its way to the […]
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