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The Young Women’s College Prep Charter School in Rochester hosted its annual “Cool Women, Hot Jobs” event on Friday, inspiring young girls to pursue ambitious career goals. The event featured over 50 female professionals from diverse fields who shared their career journeys, challenges, and achievements with the students. Principal Sherri Webber emphasized the importance of […]
The All-State Festival & Winter Conference, hosted by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), is returning to Rochester for its 88th year. The event will take place at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center and the Eastman Theater from December 5 to December 8. This year marks a significant milestone as three additional ensembles […]
The YMCA of Greater Rochester, in partnership with MVP Health Care, is offering free swim lessons to local children as part of an effort to promote water safety and accessibility. Each ten-week session accommodates 50 kids, with 100 children served overall. Open to kids aged 6-18, the lessons aim to teach swimming as a vital […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted three new toys: My Little Pony, Phase 10, and Transformers. After seven years as a finalist, My Little Pony finally secured a spot due to its enduring popularity and its encouragement of storytelling and creative play. Launched in the 1980s, these iconic ponies, known for their unique […]
A photo radar SUV parked at a highway construction site on I-490 has issued numerous speeding tickets, catching drivers by surprise. One driver, Jim Blatt, received five tickets, all from the same location where the speed limit changes from 40 to 55 mph. Blatt, unaware of the 40 mph limit, described it as “an expensive […]
Rochester’s Norton Village Park Playground unveiled its $500,000 renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Malik Evans. Emphasizing the importance of quality play spaces, Evans highlighted that the improvements make the park safer and more enjoyable for children. The nearly year-long project introduced slip-resistant surfaces, additional shade, and new swings, relocating the playground for […]
Isaiah Weathers, a 34-year-old recently paroled for prior carjacking and robbery convictions, was arrested following an assault in the Rochester General Hospital parking lot. Weathers is accused of attacking a woman, choking her for several minutes, and stealing her car. Police responded to the scene around 9:30 a.m. and later spotted the stolen vehicle, leading […]
Three Rochester residents were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in St. Lawrence County, New York. The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office reported that Eban Sternia, Javier Gonzalez, and Brooke Johnston were stopped on State Route 37 in Morristown. A search of the vehicle uncovered nine ounces of cocaine and three ounces of […]
The ROC Your Job initiative has expanded into a year-long after-school employment program, announced Monday. Supported by $3.9 million from New York State’s youth employment program, the initiative aims to connect teens in underserved neighborhoods with job opportunities. Last year, over 300 students participated, and with the expansion, nearly 350 teens are expected to benefit. […]
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 […]
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