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This week, Monroe County is taking its Recycling Education Road Show to nearby farmers’ markets. This past Sunday at the Brockport Farmers’ Market, Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Services enlightened the community on the correct methods of recycling. Tina Stephens, the county’s waste diversion and education coordinator, emphasized the importance of proper recycling, stating: “The […]
The city’s annual Puerto Rican Festival began Thursday evening at Innovative Field. Recognized as Monroe County’s longest-standing ethnic festival, the celebration is filled with live music, dance, an array of delicious food, and more! The festival schedule is set for Friday night from 5 to 11 pm, and Saturday from noon to 11 pm. Advance […]
The Rochester Fringe Festival revealed the lineup for this year’s event, consisting of almost 500 performances and more than 30 diverse venues. Featuring a rich mixture of local, regional, national, and international artists, the extensive array of entertainment is set to attract new visitors to the festival. It will offer attendees the chance to explore […]
Nurses at Rochester General Hospital are prepared to strike today, a move that is creating widespread concern over the possible impact. The recent round of negotiations between Rochester Regional Health and the Rochester Union of Nurses and Allied Professionals has recently concluded without significant progress. RRH has expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome, leading to a […]
A multimillion-dollar enhancement is on the way for one of Rochester’s historical locations! Legislators from the state have revealed a $2 million grant that will be directed towards refurbishing the Auditorium Theatre. Earlier this year, the entire Auditorium Center complex was acquired by the Rochester Broadway Theatre League, who are now in the process of […]
Starting in September, Monroe County is set to partner with Pittsford’s residents, the Monroe Community Hospital, and the Monroe County Jail in an initiative aimed at promoting sustainability. The goal is to collect food scraps such as meat trimmings, expired food items, and leftover food, from 500 households within the Pittsford community. These collected scraps […]
In celebration of National Cheesecake Day, Cheesy Eddie’s is set to distribute over 3,000 complimentary cheesecake slices on July 28th. The distribution starts at 10 am at the Henrietta outlet of Cheesy Eddie’s. These slices are available on a first-come, first-served principle, with a limit of one slice per individual. Alongside the celebration, there will […]
An executive action announced by Governor Kathy Hochul hopes to help address the housing crisis. Gov. Hochul said too much time will be wasted if the state waits until next year’s session to address the issue: “New Yorkers need houses built now. We’re going to start driving down the cost because guess what, it is […]
This week, the Rochester Red Wings are hosting a first-of-its-kind unique camp. Welcoming children between the ages of 7 and 13, the ballpark is set to be buzzing with the kick-off of the premier Nike Baseball Camp. Guided by Red Wings’ manager, Matt LeCroy, and a crew of other coaches and players, the camp participants […]
Different layers of the US government are struggling with the recruitment and retention of their employees. Yesterday, a nationwide recruitment campaign, fronted by a bus tour that included representatives of the country’s premier public employees union, made a stop at Rochester’s City Hall. The goal of the campaign was to inspire locals to consider roles […]