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Several people were found dead inside a home in Irondequoit following a fire early Saturday morning. Firefighters quickly controlled the flames, but the discovery of the bodies led authorities to investigate the incident as a homicide. The exact number of victims and their identities have not yet been released, and the Medical Examiner is working […]
Sibley Square in Rochester, once a vacant former department store, is undergoing significant redevelopment under the ownership of WinnCompanies. The 1.1 million square foot mixed-use development now houses 190 businesses and hundreds of apartments, with more on the way. Four new developments, totaling 100,000 square feet, are set to be completed by spring 2025. These […]
Legal experts are scrutinizing bail reform and the juvenile justice system after a 17-year-old, who had been arrested 12 times and was on parole, caused a deadly car crash in Brighton, New York. The teenager, who killed 92-year-old Thomas Chase while driving a stolen car, had previously been involved in numerous “smash-and-grab” incidents. Former Erie […]
Rochester marked the start of Black Breastfeeding Week with a Sunday celebration organized by the Healthy Baby Network. This national initiative, running through August 31, addresses the disparities Black families face in infant and maternal health, particularly through breastfeeding. Black babies have the lowest breastfeeding rates in the U.S., a situation linked to a painful […]
A fatal crash occurred early Thursday morning at the intersection of Holt and Ridge roads in Webster, New York, when a car collided with a utility pole and caught fire. The driver, who has not been identified, was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital but did not survive. The vehicle struck the pole around 5 a.m., […]
The Al Sigl community of agencies in Rochester, New York, has launched a new ‘Live-ability’ lab dedicated to student-driven projects aimed at addressing real-world accessibility challenges. This initiative, in partnership with RIT, allows students to develop, test, and refine prototypes with the goal of creating practical solutions for individuals with special needs. The lab also […]
In response to a tragic shooting at Maplewood Park in Rochester, which left two women dead and seven people injured three weeks ago, the community is organizing a picnic to reclaim the space and restore its reputation as a peaceful area. The event, hosted by the Dezio and Gingello Foundation, will take place on August […]
Foodlink is gearing up for its 19th annual Festival of Food, its largest fundraising event of the year, set to take place on September 16 at the Rochester Public Market. The event will feature an all-you-can-eat experience with offerings from various Rochester food and drink vendors, including local farms, bakeries, and breweries. Live music will […]
Corning and L3Harris have collaborated to create the largest convex mirror, advancing scientific efforts to identify more objects in the solar system. The 11-foot, 1,500-pound mirror was installed at the Rubin Observatory in Chile. Corning manufactured the mirror using a specialized titania-silicate glass, known for its near-zero expansion properties, ensuring the telescope maintains its focus. […]
A 63-year-old woman in Rochester, New York, was shot inside her home on Arnett Boulevard after a bullet from outside went through her window. The incident occurred around 10:15 p.m., prompting police to respond to reports of gunshots and a person being shot. The victim was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital, where she is being […]
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