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Today, Sunday, October 2nd, the first-ever service truck rodeo is happening at St. Michael’s Church from 12 pm to 4 pm. Rochester Hope, a new organization, is putting on the event hoping to connect people in need with the services they need the most, featuring over 20 social service organizations. Daniel Ruiz, volunteer director of […]
Exciting news for Rochester: The American Chemical Society plans to name Kodak a National Historic Chemical Landmark. According to a press release, the honor recognizes Kodak’s “legacy in chemistry and future in advanced materials and chemicals.” On Monday, there will a celebration in a ceremony at the Kodak Center on West Ridge Road. The American […]
New study shows New York State ranked 4th in the country when it comes to pedestrian fatalities with 2,534 people killed over an 8 year time period. California ranked at number one with almost 8,000 pedestrian fatalities. The study was done between 2012 – 2020. NY ranks 4th in states with highest pedestrian deaths – […]
Avenue BlackBox Theatre, a local Black-owned theatre, has been awarded a combination of grants and donations to improve its operations and community outreach. The theatre secured $190,000 to hire new employees, improve youth and community relations, and improve its building on Joseph Avenue. New York State Senator Samra Brouk stated: “The Avenue BlackBox Theatre is […]
Over the weekend, Flower City Comic Con returned to Rochester. The comic book style convention run by fans is a celebration of local and national pop culture. The event was back in full force at Total Sports Experience. Flower City Comic Con featured a plethora of activities for people to do, including discussion panels, board […]
Over the weekend, many gathered to celebrate, honor and remember those touched by blood cancers at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night event. The funds raised by the community fund lifesaving research, advocacy and support for blood cancer patients and their families. There will be a virtual event experience provided for any participants […]
After being found with violations of 60 health codes, Pontillo’s Pizzeria in the Village of Pittsford has been temporarily closed. According to Pittsford Town Supervisor Bill Smith, code enforcement officers also found used needles in the bathroom, dining tables, and food preparation area. Source: 13 WHAM
Happy Fall! As we approach the cold months, New York State Public Service Commission Chair Rory Christian and Governor Kathy Hochul are urging measures to mitigate anticipated extreme price increases over the winter as well as enhance customer communications. Governor Hochul stated: “Just like the heat waves experienced earlier this summer, New Yorkers should be […]
New York’s Attorney General Letitia James sued Donald Trump and his company yesterday, alleging business fraud involving some of their most prized assets, including properties in Manhattan, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Attorney General James’ lawsuit is the culmination of the general’s three-year civil investigation of Trump and the Trump Organization. Three of Trump’s adult children, […]
Are you a fan of NASCAR and Kodak? An Oldsmobile Delta 88 featuring yellow No. 4 Kodak livery is up for sale on the auction website BringATrailer.com. While this isn’t the same car, it is a rebuilt version of the car Rick Wilson drove for Morgan-McClure Motorsports from 1986-1989. Kodak sponsored the team, with several […]