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Monroe County’s July Pride festivities in Brighton got off to a vibrant start on Sunday at the local Farmers Market. Many in the community gathered at the Famers Market for a ceremony held by local leaders to kick off the area’s Pride. A diverse range of vendors representing numerous LGBTQIA+ businesses were on hand, offering […]
Monroe County is proudly displaying the colors of Pride this month. Even though Pride Month is nationally observed in June, it is celebrated in July within this county. Allan Richards, the legislative coordinator for Assemblyman Harry Bronson, emphasized the importance of Pride by stating: “The significance of Pride lies in its assertion of our dignity, […]
Lollypop Farm invites you to discover your next lifelong companion during their “Clear the Shelter Week.” This free event, aimed at finding forever homes for the animals, is taking place from Sunday, July 9th to Saturday, July 15th. There’s no adoption fee, and anyone can drop in without an appointment. The main event hub is […]
Gates Chili Central School District has initiated efforts to make sure every child is supplied with nutritious meals throughout the summer. The district kicked off its no-cost summer meal service for all district children. Gates Chili Middle School will be serving breakfast on weekdays until August 11, between 8 and 8:30 am, and lunch will […]
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has introduced a new license plate design for the Finger Lakes region. This design is part of a novel collection of plates, each symbolizing one of the state’s ten officially recognized regions. The latest plate highlights a scenic view of a hillside, casting a gaze upon […]
Wildfires in Canada have caused a fresh wave of smoke to descend on the region of Rochester. The Environmental Protection Agency has indicated that the Air Quality Index in the area exceeded 150 yesterday morning, which implies that breathing conditions were unsafe, particularly for those who are more vulnerable. To combat this, Monroe County has […]
Today is the primary election day in New York State, including several significant races. The polls will be open from 6am to 9pm. Candidates will be competing for nominations in seven districts of the Monroe County Legislature.There are Democratic nominations at stake for four seats in the Rochester City Council and four positions in the […]
Lollypop Farm broke ground on their $20M expansion. This helps them carry on their work for the community. Recently, they took in over 150 cats from a hoarder in Gates just last June, just one example of the scope of care they are now providing. They’re making their dog and cat homes better, upgrading tech […]
The 2023 Rochester International Jazz Festival is set to kickoff this Friday. However, an exclusive sneak peek of the anticipated events has been shared in advance. Anchors Dan Schrack and Abby Fridmann from 13 WHAM’s Good Day Rochester will host a special show titled “Jam Session — Inside the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival”. This […]
Mayor Malik Evans announced that Rochester is launching the guaranteed basic income program for 351 households. This program will provide participants to receive monthly payments of $500 for a year, unconditionally. Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years old, have been city residents for a minimum of one year, have a household income equal […]
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