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The Rochester Fringe Festival is back for its 11th year! The festival will run from September 13th to the 24th. Organizers say more than 500,000 people have attended nearly 4,000 performances and events at the Rochester Fringe Festival since its inception. Looking for a ticket? They will go on sale next week Monday. Source: 13 […]
Yesterday, the Erie Canal just got easier for rowers in the Rochester area. Along the canal in Pittsford, in front of the town’s sewer department offices on Monroe Avenue, a handicap-accessible kayak launch was installed. Bill Smith, Pittsford Town Supervisor, stated: “It’s important to the entire community because everyone uses the canal, everyone can use […]
Pride week has kicked off in Monroe County with its 50th annual Pride Picnic! Yesterday, Monroe County held the picnic at the Roundhouse Shelter at Genesee Valley Park. Katiejo Suddaby, Pastor of Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, stated: “It’s so good to see everyone back post-pandemic. It was so sad, and now with everyone, here […]
Those who are seeking to own a gun in New York State must now hand over a list of their social media accounts. In the wake of the Buffalo mass shootings, New York is launching a new strategy to prevent guns from ending up in the wrong hands by checking gun applicants’ social media accounts. […]
According to the Ontario Public Health Office, Ontario County is seeing a spike in Lyme Disease and has already well surpassed last year’s numbers. Public Health Director for Ontario County Mary Beer stated: “We had some really good weather to get out there and people not being careful enough and checking for ticks…You come in […]
Beware of suspicious texts from the “DMV.” The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is warning residents about a scam that aims to steal personal information via text messages that are falsely claiming the state is offering $1,500 rebates as a result of high gas prices. While we all wish for that to be […]
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? The Corn Hill Arts Festival is back! The festival will have arts, music, food, fairy houses, and more today, Saturday, July 9th and Sunday, July 10th. Held in the historic Corn Hill neighborhood in Rochester, it features over 300 artists and creations spread across nine streets. There […]
Yesterday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state is seeking proposals for $10 million that’s available to reproductive health care and abortion service providers to help improve the security of their facilities and the safety of their staff and patients. Governor Hochul stated: “I will continue to do everything in my power to […]
As travel begins to increase, New York State Attorney General Letitia James has provided hotels and tourism associations across the state with cards that contain human trafficking information and hotline numbers, reminding lodging facilities of their obligation to post the cards in visible locations to help victims of human trafficking. NYS AG James stated: “Human […]
Earlier this week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that applications are now open for child care providers to apply for funding from a $343 million grant, aimed at boosting the industry’s workforce. This announcement comes after the U.S Department of Labor announced earlier this year there were more than 100,000 fewer childcare employees in 2022 than […]
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