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The Gregory E. Polisseni Living Hope Treatment Center in Rochester, NY, is now offering 24/7 services for individuals seeking substance use recovery care. The center provides vital support, resources, and programs to aid individuals at the beginning of their recovery journey. Jason Teller, Director of Detoxification, emphasized that addiction is a constant battle, not confined […]
Jamie Jo Busch, 53, is accused of strangling her sister, Penny Busch, in her home in Honeoye Falls, New York, on October 8, 2024, according to court documents. Police allege Jamie disposed of three cell phones in a dumpster and dumped her sister’s body in the Genesee River between October 8 and October 12. Penny […]
Seneca Park Zoo is hosting the “Afterhours Spooktacular” event now through Sunday, October 20th, offering a fun and spooky evening for families of all ages. The event, which begins after the zoo’s regular hours, will feature activities such as pumpkin carving demonstrations, trick-or-treating, storytelling, Halloween crafts, and more. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to […]
Fox’s Deli in Brighton and the House of Guitars in Irondequoit have both been nominated for the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Fox’s Deli, originally opened by Irving Fox in 1943 with roots dating back to 1929, is known for its traditional Jewish recipes and loyal customer base. Current owner Alex Rhinewald expressed […]
A design firm has been selected to develop plans for the new High Falls State Park in downtown Rochester. The contract has been awarded to OLIN, a landscape architecture and urban design firm, which will collaborate with several local firms, including Highland Planning, LiRo Engineers, TY Lin, Trophy Point, and Flaum Management. While some remediation […]
Business owners in Rochester face a January 1, 2025 deadline to submit a federal report aimed at preventing criminal activities such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, and money laundering. The Beneficial Ownership Information Report, required by the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), seeks to identify the real owners and controllers of businesses. The […]
Business owners in Rochester’s East Avenue and Alexander Street area are divided over the impact of street closures and age restrictions, which will continue for several weeks as part of a “Special Event Zone” under the city’s Gun Violence State of Emergency. The closures, from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Saturdays, restrict vehicle access […]
Domestic violence reports in Monroe County have significantly increased in 2023, according to the Willow Domestic Violence Center. More than half of Rochester residents and nearly half of those in surrounding suburbs reported experiencing physical abuse. The county’s domestic violence rates are approximately twice as high as the state average. One alarming trend is the […]
Six teenagers were arrested after a “night of chaos” involving stolen vehicles in Pittsford, New York, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The events began late Friday night when a deputy spotted a damaged Kia, suspected of being stolen, leaving St. John Fisher University. The driver fled by speeding across lawns. Over the next […]
The Little Theatre in Rochester, in collaboration with the Rochester Association of Black Journalists, screened the award-winning docu-drama “The Black Walnut” as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The film highlights the impacts of prostate cancer, particularly focusing on the health disparities faced by Black men. After the screening, attendees participated in a panel discussion […]