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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 […]
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is showing his appreciation for those who have supported him during his recovery so far by sharing a video via social media. This is the first time Hamlin has officially spoken to the public since the scare in Cincinnati. Hamlin stated: “It was just a lot to process within my […]
People are leaving New York and California and heading South. This is according to a new report from analysts led by Rafe Jadrosich at Bank of America Global Research. Texas saw the largest net population gain for the one-year period ended July 1, 2022, with more than 450,000 people moving to the state,. The firm cited data […]
The Covid-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers has been lifted. However, Governor Kathy Hochul is indicating that the overturning will not allow any unvaccinated individuals to return to their roles. The mandate, which asked hospitals and nursing homes throughout the state to develop individual policies enforcing vaccinations, was implemented by then-Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2021. […]
The Strong National Museum of Play has been nominated by USA Today as one of the best pop culture museums in the country! 20 museums have been nominated across the country, and you can vote by clicking here Strong Museum opened to the public in 1982 and credits its world-class toy and video game collections […]
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