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Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Innovation Square, formerly known as Xerox Tower, to highlight what her proposed budget has in store for the region. Gov Hochul talked about her budget proposal which includes a major investment to address a housing shortage across the state. Governor Hochul stated: “Perfect example of the new Rochester being built […]
Auto shops and drivers across New York state are adapting and preparing to change how their motor vehicle inspection process works. Replacing the current format of the sticker in your vehicle’s window, auto shops will transition from books of pre-written inspection stickers to blank rolls of stickers, where each individual inspection will be printed out […]
Super Bowl Sunday is almost here and while the Buffalo Bills may not be in the major game, safety Damar Hamlin made an appearance in Phoenix to receive the NFLPA’s Alan Page Community Award. Hamlin stated: “One of my favorite quotes: it’s a blessing to be a blessing. With that being said, I plan to […]
Every year we have to go through the same type of situation where a school has to apologize For serving fried chicken waffles and watermelon during black history month. A school in Nyack, New York which is located not too far from New York City and its food vendor issued an apology after serving fried […]
This weekend, a seasonal stable returned to Rochester. Saturday, going into today, was the beginning of the annual Lakeside Winterfest at Ontario Beach Park. The activities included ice skating on the park’s brand new synthetic ice rink, the popular ‘Chilly Chili’ challenge that gave local chefs a chance to show off their best chili recipes, […]
Missing the mall? Eastview is now adding four additional tenants for you to check out. Cinderella Nails, which offers manicures, pedicures, and other spa services, will fill two spaces in the Macy’s wing. Daily Thread will also be located in the Macy’s wing, featuring “inclusive sizes and affordable fashion.” Dry Goods, specializing in young women’s […]
With inflation affecting the cost of almost everything, some families may face even more hardships. Starting next month, March, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive only one allocation per month, reverting to their regular benefit prior to COVID. The reduction in benefits varies by household, with most families seeing between $95-200 […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the Grieving Families Act bill, just before the deadline. The bill, which “Provides for the types of damages that may be awarded to the persons for whose benefit an action for wrongful death is brought,” was passed with bipartisan support in both chambers of the state Legislature. Governor Hochul wrote […]
Two New York mothers are suing their children’s public school district, Riverhead Central School District located on Long Island, for causing “emotional distress” by enforcing mask-wearing despite the overturning of a state mandate. The mask mandate policy went into effect in August 2021, and has been accused of being “cruel” and “unusual” due to alleged […]
Yesterday, Monroe County held the annual Winterfest at Mendon Ponds. The event featured a Mercy Flight Helicopter demonstration, arts and crafts, hay rides, sledding, food trucks, performances by the campfire at Stewart Lodge, and more. Mendon Ponds Park is the largest of Monroe County’s 22 parks, with 2,500 acres of woodlands, ponds, wetlands, and glacially […]