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Linian Song, the former owner of S Wellness Spa in Rochester, New York, has been charged with running a prostitution ring involving her current business, New Elegant Shiatsu in Lockport, as well as her previous establishment. A federal court criminal complaint alleges that both locations advertised sexual services on websites similar to Backpage and have […]
The City of Rochester has closed a section of Elm Street downtown due to safety concerns arising from the deteriorating condition of the former Cadillac Hotel and the adjacent Richford building. Loose materials on the buildings’ exteriors pose a threat to motorists and pedestrians. The closure spans from Atlas Street to Chestnut Street, including the […]
Rochester residents are encouraged to attend a Disaster Preparation Training Course aimed at equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond to and recover from disasters. The training, provided by the New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps, will cover essential steps and supplies needed for both natural and man-made disasters. Mayor Malik Evans […]
The recent passage of a $237 billion state budget has brought significant changes to eviction rules in Rochester, New York, sparking controversy among both tenants and property owners. The revised rules are meant to make evictions more difficult, particularly to protect tenants who pay rent and comply with their lease terms from unfair evictions and […]
The 13th annual Dr. Lemuel and Gloria Rogers African American Health Symposium recently focused on Alzheimer’s and dementia among African Americans in Rochester, N.Y. This symposium aimed to raise awareness about the higher incidence of these cognitive disorders in the African American community, which is reported to be twice as likely to experience Alzheimer’s and […]
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has announced that police officers will disguise themselves as highway maintenance workers along State Route 104 as part of “Operation Hardhat.” This initiative aims to crack down on traffic violations within work zones, such as speeding, using cell phones while driving, ignoring flagging directions, not wearing seat […]
Dr. Michael Mendoza, the former Monroe County Commissioner of Public Health, signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) upon his sudden resignation, prohibiting any discussion regarding the specifics of his departure. Serving since 2016, including through the COVID-19 pandemic, Mendoza resigned in March 2024, shortly after his reappointment in August 2022. The terms of the NDA prevent […]
Lollypop Farm, a humane society based in Rochester, NY, has appealed to the public for assistance following a significant animal rescue operation. On April 16, the organization’s Humane Law Enforcement, with the aid of the Animal Emergency Response Team, executed a warrant related to a hoarding investigation on Leopard Street. During this 12-hour operation, they […]
The Rochester Public Market is set to host its popular Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas throughout 2024. The series begins on April 14 and will run on select Sundays until October 13, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 280 N. Union St. This event, open rain or shine with free admission, will […]
In Rochester, New York, a child was inadvertently kidnapped when their mother left them in a car that was subsequently stolen. This incident occurred on April 4, as reported by the Irondequoit Police Department (IPD). The mother had left the child in the vehicle with the keyfob in the ignition while she visited a dollar […]
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