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Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, CEO of the Urban League of Rochester, has been sworn in as the chair of the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. The commission was established to examine the impact of slavery in New York and its ongoing effects on Black residents. Dr. Hawkins, a prominent community leader, expressed her […]
Spectrum has launched gigabit upload speeds for its Spectrum Internet Gig, Spectrum Internet Ultra, and Spectrum Internet plans in Rochester and surrounding areas. This upgrade, part of a multi-billion-dollar national network initiative, enhances connectivity at no additional cost to customers. The new upload speeds are up to 30 times faster than previous offerings, improving capabilities […]
Officer Steven Brongo, a four-year veteran of the Greece Police Department, recently faced one of his greatest fears during a rooftop rescue mission. Despite his fear of heights, Brongo responded to a call about a seven-year-old girl stuck on a steep roof. Arriving at the scene simultaneously with the Lake Shore Fire Department, Brongo and […]
Olympic Gold Medalist Chris Lillis, along with the US Ski Team, will host the Project Gold Freestyle Aerial Camp at Bristol Mountain this weekend. The camp, organized by the Greater Rochester Amateur Athletic Federation (GRAAF), aims to train top development-level freestyle aerial skiers for the 2034 Winter Olympics. Utilizing Bristol Mountain’s water ramp facility, designed […]
The new partnership between ‘Field and Fork Network’ and Tops Friendly Markets in Rochester, N.Y. aims to stretch the value of SNAP benefits through the expanded ‘Double Up Food’ initiative. This program matches every dollar spent on fresh produce with an additional dollar, up to $20, effectively doubling the purchasing power for SNAP users. For […]
The third annual “Diamonds in the Rough Fashion Show,” hosted by Miss Julie’s School of Beauty in Rochester, N.Y., took place on Saturday to benefit victims of human trafficking. Founded by Julie Chapus, known as Miss Julie, the school is a non-profit, therapeutic cosmetology institution dedicated to providing vocational training to human trafficking survivors and […]
Christopher Austin, a 38-year-old man from Rochester, N.Y., was fatally stabbed on North Street and Clifford Avenue on Friday night while his girlfriend, Jennifer, was giving birth to their child. Jennifer shared her heartbreak with News 8, describing the last 48 hours as the worst she could ever imagine. She expressed the difficulty of connecting […]
A recent study highlights Rochester, NY, as having one of the largest disparities between rent and wage increases in the nation. From 2022 to 2023, Rochester saw a 5.73% rise in median rent, while wages only grew by 3.17%. This imbalance places Rochester fifth on the list of cities where rent outpaced wage growth the […]
Wildfire smoke from Canada has created a thick haze over Rochester, New York, and extends across the region from New York to Maine. The smoke, originating from wildfires in Alberta and Saskatchewan, has traveled over a thousand miles via the jet stream. As of July 22, 2024, there are hundreds of active fires, categorized by […]
Parenting Village will host its 9th annual Family Fest on Sunday, July 21, at Rothfuss Park in Penfield, NY. The free event runs from 2-6 p.m. and offers a variety of activities for families, including face painting, bounce houses, a silent auction, and food trucks. Last year, the festival welcomed over 1,500 attendees and featured […]
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