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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 […]
Cafe Manzara, a new Turkish cafe, has officially opened its doors in Brighton, NY, at 2341 Monroe Avenue, next to the Hotel on Monroe. The cafe is the creation of 22-year-old first-time business owner Huseyin Sula, who wanted to bring the cozy and social atmosphere of Turkish cafe culture to the area. Sula, a second-generation […]
Rochester police are investigating an incident in which at least two adults boarded a Rochester City School District (RCSD) bus and assaulted a 12-year-old student who was involved in a fight with a classmate. The attack, which occurred on January 27, 2025, was captured on a cell phone video and has sparked outrage in the […]
On February 5, Rochester Border Patrol agents arrested eight undocumented immigrants, four from Nicaragua and four from Mexico. Five of the individuals had final orders of removal, meaning an immigration judge had already ordered their deportation, but they had failed to leave the country. These five are now awaiting deportation, while the remaining three are […]
The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) in Rochester hosted its 24th annual Black History Month celebration on Sunday, bringing the community together for an afternoon filled with music, dance, art, and cultural appreciation. The event featured a diverse lineup of live performances, including African dance and drumming, step teams, spoken word, contemporary dance, poetry, and a […]
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