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On Thursday, U.S. Congressman and Republican Governor nominee Lee Zeldin were attacked and faced an attempted stabbing during a gubernatorial campaign event. The man accused of attacking Zeldin is 43-year-old David Jakubonis. Jakubonis reportedly jumped on the stage where Zeldin was addressing supporters near Rochester. Zeldin and Jakubonis tussled before Jakubonis, who reportedly attempted to […]
Yesterday, Monroe County announced the installation of naloxone cabinets to make the medication more available and help prevent overdose deaths. The generic form of Narcan, naloxone rapidly reverses overdoses by blocking the effects of opioids on the brain and restoring normal breathing. In addition to the accessible medication, Monroe County is also launching a new […]
The event that brought many Rochesterians to shut down at the Main Street Armory is now, unfortunately, being held at Cornerstone Church in Batavia. The event was just canceled earlier this week, announced by the Armory owners after months of people boycotting the event space, as well as well-known acts canceling gigs. Many protested that […]
Yesterday, New York State announced the launch of a new hotline, 1-800-HARASS-3 (1-800-427-2773), for issues of workplace sexual harassment. This confidential hotline will be operated by the New York State Division of Human Rights and will connect workers who have faced sexual harassment with experienced pro-bono attorneys to advise them. Governor Kathy Hochul stated: “Every […]
Yesterday, New York State announced that they will be awarding grants totaling $12 million through February 28, 2026, to fund family opportunity centers, which are community-based or school-based programs that provide services that strengthen families and improve safety and wellbeing of children and families. This initiative is a collaboration between the New York State Office […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that SUNY and CUNY community colleges will receive $5 million in funding to support the creation or enhancement of short-term credential programs or course offerings that provide pathways to employment in the cannabis industry. Governor Hochul stated: “New York’s new cannabis industry is creating exciting opportunities, and we will ensure […]
If you’ve been following the Main Street Armory, you might have noticed that many acts have started to drop performances or locals protesting the Armory due to them planning to host a very conservative event, the ReAwaken America Tour. According to the organizers of that event, it hosts speakers on “freedom, faith, family, health and […]
On the evening of July 16th, the New York Lottery officials announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold at a Wegmans in Webster, New York. This unidentified individual won 37,556.50 from the New York Lottery’s Take 5. If you haven’t played, Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of 1 through 39. The drawing […]
After a two-year hiatus, the Rochester Pride Parade made its triumphant return! The Parade started at 1:00 p.m. and went down Park Avenue between Alexander street and Brunswick street with 140 groups marching. Rochesterians were lined all up and down Park Avenue to show their love and support for the LGBTQ+ community. After the parade, […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that prohibits smoking on all state-owned beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group camps. Smoking in these areas will be punishable with a civil fine of $50. The Adirondacks and Catskills are exempt from the ban, as well as the parking lots, sidewalks adjoining parks, and areas […]