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The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (NYSCCRR) will host a public hearing in Rochester on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Memorial Art Gallery. The event will provide a platform for community members to share personal testimonies and discuss the long-term effects of slavery and institutional discrimination on African Americans and descendants […]
The Seneca Park Zoo is celebrating the birth of three North American river otter pups, born on January 28 to nine-year-old Ashkii. The litter includes two males and one female, with Gary, a male otter transferred to the zoo in 2023, as the father. Ashkii, born in 2016, arrived at the Seneca Park Zoo during […]
Ronald Houston, WROC-TV’s first Black reporter, is finally receiving recognition for his role in Rochester’s media history. Houston worked at WROC from 1968 to 1975, serving as a disc jockey, newscaster, announcer, and television reporter. Despite his significant contributions, his name was largely absent from historical accounts of Rochester’s Black broadcasters. His daughter, Carla Davis, […]
A Rochester man has been arrested and charged after an 11-year-old boy accidentally shot himself while handling a family member’s gun. Incident Details Date: February 14 Location: Lorimer Street, Rochester Victim: 11-year-old boy (hospitalized after self-inflicted gunshot) Suspect: Maximus Floyd, 20 (a family member temporarily living at the home) Charges & Investigation Officers recovered a […]
JOANN, the popular craft retailer, has announced going-out-of-business sales at all locations, pending approval of a weekend auction that will transfer ownership of the company’s assets. The company previously announced the closure of 530 underperforming stores but has now confirmed a full shutdown. GA Joann Retail Partnership won the auction, acquiring all of JOANN’s assets. […]
Professional and clinical workers from UR Medicine Home Care began a strike Monday morning, citing unfair labor practices. Union 1199SEIU stated that key issues remain unresolved, including affordable health insurance, fair wages, and manageable caseloads. The strike follows stalled negotiations between the union and UR Medicine. Workers from seven Upstate NY counties have been bargaining […]
The 2025 Special Olympics New York Winter Games officially kicked off in Rochester with an exciting opening ceremony at the Riverside Convention Center on Friday night. Nearly 900 athletes and coaches gathered to celebrate and prepare for a weekend of competition across Monroe County. Athletes will compete in seven sports, including cross-country skiing, figure skating, […]
A new partnership between Lollypop Farm and the Bissell Pet Foundation is giving long-term shelter pets a greater chance at finding loving homes. The New York Intrastate Transport Program and Long-Stay Pet Initiative creates a statewide network of shelters to help pets that have been adoption-eligible for more than 30 days. Through the program, shelters […]
General Motors (GM) has announced indefinite layoffs for employees at its Rochester plant, set to take effect on March 24, 2025. According to a notification from local management, 26 workers at the Lexington Avenue facility will be impacted by these layoffs. In response to inquiries, GM confirmed the decision, citing “operational changes” as the reason […]
Local restaurants in Rochester, NY, are feeling the strain of the nationwide egg shortage, which has driven egg prices up significantly over the past several months. With inflation and supply chain challenges already affecting the industry, business owners are forced to make difficult decisions to keep serving customers. Rene Spallina, owner of Pane Vino on […]
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