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Law enforcement in Rochester is emphasizing the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, following two recent child abduction incidents. On Saturday night, a car was stolen on Dr. Samuel McCree Way with a two-year-old child inside. The vehicle was quickly recovered with the child unharmed. Earlier in the week, another abduction occurred, leading to […]
Sticky Lips Juke Joint in Henrietta, known for its barbecue and live music, will host an antique sale on Monday, offering a chance to own a piece of Rochester restaurant history. The sale will take place from noon to 6 p.m., with all transactions being cash-only. According to their Facebook event, buyers will negotiate prices […]
Miss Sweet Potato Pie, a beloved business with a 25-year history of bringing smiles to children in Rochester, has opened a new space in the Marketplace Mall. The grand opening of Miss Sweet Potato Pie World took place on Monday, offering a new event space that owners describe as similar to Chuck-E-Cheese. During the celebration, […]
A new indoor playground, “Roc Kid City,” celebrated its grand opening on Saturday at 3300 Monroe Avenue, Suite 122, in Rochester, NY. Designed for children of all ages, the playground offers a fun and safe environment for kids to explore, imagine, and play. “Roc Kid City” features various sections equipped with ball pits, slides, tunnels, […]
Primetime 585, in partnership with News 8, held its 19th annual Coach Iglesia Free Basketball Camp in Rochester, N.Y., on Sunday. The camp offered 175 athletes from various Section V schools the chance to train, compete, and learn together. Besides basketball training, participants attended life skills workshops led by guest speakers, covering topics such as […]
Rochester, NY, is set to welcome two major new store openings: ALDI and Shake Shack. ALDI will open its latest location on East Ridge Road on Thursday, June 27 at 8:45 a.m., offering the first 100 customers gift bags filled with fan favorites and a gift card. The store will provide delivery and curbside pickup […]
In Newark, New York, a 17-year-old boy drowned in the Erie Canal. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident occurred on Monday night near Main Street and Van Buren Street. The teenager reportedly jumped into the canal and failed to resurface. Despite the efforts of a passerby who attempted a rescue, the teen […]
Dr. Lesli Myers-Small, former Superintendent of the Rochester City School District (RCSD), has been appointed as the Interim Executive Director of the Police Accountability Board (PAB) in Rochester, New York. She will begin her role on June 24, pending confirmation by the City Council. The PAB highlighted her leadership experience and commitment to diversity and […]
The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect is making the current heat wave in Rochester feel even hotter. This phenomenon occurs because urban areas, with their large expanses of asphalt, concrete, and stone, trap and store heat during the day and re-radiate it at night. As a result, city temperatures can be 2 to 6 degrees […]