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Yesterday, the Rochester City School District employees were informed that they must be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing, making the RSCD the first local district to require this policy. Employees who don’t submit to testing will not be allowed to return to work and will be placed on unpaid leave and testing must be […]
If you have driven by the Elm Ridge Center in Greece, you might have noticed that the plaza has been undergoing extensive renovations, and the developers behind them are getting ready for a celebration this week. On Wednesday, the plaza will be hosting a ribbon-cutting of the Elm Ridge Courtyard to help celebrate the ongoing […]
Rochester Refugee organizations Keeping our Promise and the Catholic Family Center have been working hard to prepare housing, transportation, and job opportunities for those seeking refuge in Rochester, as the Taliban quickly invaded major cities in Afghanistan. These organizations say they are overwhelmed with calls and applications from hundreds of Afghan people seeking refuge over […]
Have you heard about Woodstock 2021? Starting this past Friday, Woofstock 2021 was held at Bones Bakery on South Goodman Street. Throughout the day people and their dogs could enjoy music, dog yoga, and visit vendors. The last day for this event is today, 8/15. At Woofstock, they feature such things as Nail trim clinic […]
Now that Monroe County is at a high transmission for Covid-19, many are starting to wonder if a booster vaccine is on the way. A local, Randy Stiefler who is a diabetic, two-time cancer survivor, diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1979 and again in 2013, is wondering the same thing; “I know, with my health […]
The spike of the Delta Variant, both locally and nationally, has sparked the notion of requiring patrons to show proof of vaccination upon entry to restaurants and bars. Some popular places in Rochester are taking part in this movement, which coincides with New York City officials announcing that by mid-August, anyone entering indoor restaurants, bars, […]
In just a short of two weeks, New York will have a new leader. Yesterday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation as governor, serving for over 10 years. He called Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul smart and competent and says the transition must be seamless. Kathy Hochul will be the state’s first female governor and the […]
Brady Putnam is 14-years-old from Brockport and lives with a chronic neurological disorder. Thanks to the Dream Factory, he fulfilled his dream of attending a NASCAR race and meeting his favorite drivers. The Dream Factory is a local, volunteer organization that fulfills dreams for children with critical or chronic illnesses. When the Dream Factory had […]
After New York State revealed it would not be issuing any guidance for school reopening, the Rochester City School District has put out its own. Their guidance mirrors that already put forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This guidance comes amid a local increase of COVID cases. According to the guideline, […]
This year, the Fringe Festival will be requiring proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 for indoor shows. The festival is set to run from September 14 to the 25th, with both in-person and virtual performances. Vaccination status will be checked at the door for those ages 12 and up. The full lineup for this year’s […]