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It’s rare to see a Black man cry, so when I seen all five members of Day 26 tearing up on a recent interview my heart SANK!
Rochester and Monroe County are in “Code Blue” when temperatures drop below 32 degrees. When there is a “Code Blue” there are warming centers for people who don’t have a warm place to go. RTS provides free transportation to the warming centers from any bus stop or via RTS Connect. The centers are open 24/7 […]
Mary Lupien, a Rochester city councilmember, will be running for mayor. Lupien formally announce her candidacy, her campaign manager, Dylan Dailor, confirmed her intention to run to News 8 Tuesday night. A resident of the North Winton Village, Lupien, a Democrat, represents the East District. Asked why Lupien is challenging a fellow Democrat, Dailor says […]
Shashi Sinha announced Wednesday that he’s throwing his name in the race for Rochester mayor. He said his focus will be on education, public safety, local business and housing. Shashi Sinha has been in Rochester for about 15 years. Shashi Sinha announces candidacy for Rochester Mayor
M&T Bank is offering Bills fans the opportunity to show their team spirit with free “Billieve Together” banners as part of its 2025 “Football Brings Us Together” campaign. The banners feature the Buffalo Bills’ signature red and blue colors and celebrate the unity and diversity of the Bills Mafia fanbase. Available on a first-come, first-serve […]
RPD is investigating the findings of four abandoned vehicles found on Thomas Street after one of the cars was reported stolen from Gates and was tracked to that location. Police believe the other 3 stolen vehicles are from Brighton, Irondequoit and Rochester. Rochester police find four abandoned stolen vehicles during investigation
The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) has released a report with recommendations to cut child poverty in New York by 50% by 2031. The proposed measures, costing $9 billion, aim to build on prior initiatives like expanding the Empire State Child Credit, raising minimum wages, and allocating $7.5 billion for childcare, which have already […]
First-time homebuyers struggling to find an affordable house in Rochester now have a new resource to help. Applications are open for the “Buy the Block” program. The initiative began as a way to get new homes built in under-invested areas of the city. The houses are then sold to qualified, first-time homebuyers who will spend […]
As the temperatures continue to drop, Rochester city and Monroe County leaders shared some new resources for folks struggling to stay warm. In Rochester when temperatures drop below 32 degrees, a “Code Blue” is enacted. This means additional services are offered to protect folks from the frigid temps. This year, those opportunities are expanding. “So, […]
Kodak is looking to phase out its pension plan to put the company in a better financial spot. Kodak’s current pension plan covers about 35,000 people. If the company makes this move Kodak could make at least $500 million dollars and financial experts say both the company and people would benefit from it. The pension would […]
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