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If you thought that Romeo & Juliet was a masterpiece back in the day, well, get ready for a side of the story that asks: “What if Juliet didn’t die?” From the moment I walked into the theater, everything—the lighting choices, the music, and the setup of the stage itself—hinted at the amazing show that […]
With frigid temperatures in the 10-day forecast, Monroe County leaders are reminding people about free transportation to warming centers. The county issues “Code Blue” any time temperatures dip below 32 degrees or winter weather conditions pose a serious risk. During that time, RTS bus services offer free transportation to shelters, including the Open Door Mission […]
The Esther Project, in partnership with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, delivers “Christmas Bundles of Love” to families recently transitioned out of homelessness. At the Rochester Police Locust Club, volunteers distribute trees, ornaments, wreaths, and lights to help make new homes festive for the holidays. The Esther Project supports women leaving shelters with transitional housing and resources […]
A two-alarm fire is currently being fought at the Uneeda Tire Shop on Hudson Avenue. The Rochester Fire Department reported seeing two tractor-trailers and a pile of tires on fire. Over 40 firefighters are on scene. The cause of the fire is unknown, and no injuries have been reported. The shop also experienced a fire […]
Marketplace Mall is closing all remaining interior stores by year’s end, while exterior-entrance businesses stay open. After years of major closures and decline, Wilmorite says it has large pending redevelopment deals for the mall’s interior, and town officials confirm confidential discussions are underway. https://www.whec.com/top-news/im-not-happy-jewelry-store-owner-among-handful-of-businesses-forced-to-vacate-henriettas-marketplace-mall-by-new-years-eve/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=onsite&utm_campaign=recommended
MonroeAlert is the County’s and city of Rochester’s new emergency notification system that delivers alerts about critical situations through text, email, phone call, or mobile app. These include public safety incidents, severe weather, travel restrictions, and shelter information. “This new system is faster, smarter, and it’s built for today’s modern world,” said County Executive Adam […]
Rochester’s Own & Edison Tech Grad Marquan Grimes Plays Football for the Mansfield Mountaineers and today they are playing in PSAC Football Championship Game at 1pm vs. Army. It’s 2025 Senior Day & Military Veterans Appreciation Game. You can watch the steam here starting at 12:45 p.m. Source: PSAC
Councilmember Martin and VOCAL-NY announced an Emergency Family Support Grant designed to provide assistance to families impacted by the federal government’s failure to provide food assistance to families. Through this initiative, 25 families will each receive a one-time $200 grant for food and nutritional needs. The initiative aims to support families at risk of food […]
The government shutdown is now causing significant disruptions to air travel. The FAA says it will cut flights at some airports starting Friday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says this is about seeing where delays are and working to relieve that pressure. Flight data shows there were nearly 4,000 domestic and international delays yesterday along with […]
Three iconic toys—Battleship, Slime, and Trivial Pursuit—have been inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY. These toys were selected from a shortlist of 12 finalists that included classics like Connect Four, Spirograph, and Tickle Me Elmo, which did not make the cut this year. This […]
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