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It’s the start of a new school year and with that comes the annual policy handbook, which caused backlash from parents at a local private Christian school, the Charles Finney School. The new policy says the school “reserves the right to discontinue enrollment of LGBTQIA+ students.” Many parents are taking action against this new homophobic […]
Today is the opening of the 11th annual Fringe Festival. The festival features more than 500 performances across 34 different venues through Sept. 24. In preparation for the event, the City of Rochester has announced several street closures that will begin Friday. Here’s the list of street closures: Cortland Street and Andrew Langston Way closed […]
There might be some changes to your grocery shopping. If you were a fan of the SCAN App brought to you by Wegmans, unfortunately, it is coming to an end on Sunday, September 18th. If you are unfamiliar with the SCAN app, this app allowed shoppers to scan their items while they shopped, and then […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/rnvjN2H3c7s?feature=share Over the weekend a video surfaced with Cardi B and Lil Kim in the studio with super producer Swizz Beatz. Could there be something brewing?
Over this past weekend, Rochester Hearing and Speech Center celebrated its 100th anniversary in style with a Roaring Twenties Centennial Gala. Festivities included cocktails and a silent auction followed by dinner. The Gala kicked off with 100th-anniversary proclamations with Congressman Joe Morelle and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. Source: 13 WHAM
Today marks the 21 years since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. On Friday, the Veterans Outreach Center hosted a remembrance ceremony. It was held at the Gary Beikirch Memorial Park at Highland Park. The Veterans Outreach Center, “Operation We Remember” honors the lives that were lost and the lives forever changed that day, […]
Yesterday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation that will aid victims, first responders, and families impacted by the September 11, 2001 attacks to have more of an opportunity to claim compensation. As a part of that legislation, fallen first responder James W. Kennelly will also be honored with a portion of the State […]
Yesterday, a new entertainment venue, the Focus Theater, held its grand opening. The new theater, located in Sibley Square, is a comedy theater and training center. The fully accessible venue includes a 92-seat theater, and a classroom, and is fully designed to accommodate artists and audiences of all backgrounds. Keith Gomez, co-owner and co-artistic director, […]
Yesterday, new legislation was announced about free school lunches for all children regardless of income was announced. The announcement was made by Congressman Joe Morelle at Foodlink. The new bill coincided with Hunger Action Month and also calls for expanding summer food service and grants for new equipment in kitchens. Source: 13 WHAM
After years of mistreatment, the Pines of Perinton, and its parent company, Winn Residential are facing legal action from the tenants. Over this past week, a summons with notice was filed on behalf of 13 current and former residents of the Pines, many of which were impacted by a fire that displaced 65 residents in […]