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Monroe County is proudly displaying the colors of Pride this month. Even though Pride Month is nationally observed in June, it is celebrated in July within this county. Allan Richards, the legislative coordinator for Assemblyman Harry Bronson, emphasized the importance of Pride by stating: “The significance of Pride lies in its assertion of our dignity, […]

Lollypop Farm invites you to discover your next lifelong companion during their “Clear the Shelter Week.” This free event, aimed at finding forever homes for the animals, is taking place from Sunday, July 9th to Saturday, July 15th. There’s no adoption fee, and anyone can drop in without an appointment. The main event hub is […]

Gates Chili Central School District has initiated efforts to make sure every child is supplied with nutritious meals throughout the summer. The district kicked off its no-cost summer meal service for all district children. Gates Chili Middle School will be serving breakfast on weekdays until August 11, between 8 and 8:30 am, and lunch will […]

Wildfires in Canada have caused a fresh wave of smoke to descend on the region of Rochester. The Environmental Protection Agency has indicated that the Air Quality Index in the area exceeded 150 yesterday morning, which implies that breathing conditions were unsafe, particularly for those who are more vulnerable. To combat this, Monroe County has […]

The Aquinas Grad and Penn State college All-American Jalen Pickett was the 32nd overall NBA pick by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the NBA Draft. The journey for Pickett to reach the NBA was a long one. He left Aquinas as a state champion, but with no Division I offers. After a […]

The 2023 Rochester International Jazz Festival is set to kickoff this Friday. However, an exclusive sneak peek of the anticipated events has been shared in advance. Anchors Dan Schrack and Abby Fridmann from 13 WHAM’s Good Day Rochester will host a special show titled “Jam Session — Inside the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival”. This […]

After the state Assembly chose not to move forward with a vote on the proposal for a casino controversy in Rochester. The Seneca Nation released a statement, the Seneca Nation saying the blame for keeping Rochester officials out of the loop lies directly with the governor, the Assembly and the Senate. The Senecas are now imploring […]

This week Mayor Malik Evans announced the launch of Rochester’s Guaranteed Basic Income program. The pilot program that would give $500 a month to around 350 families. Starting Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m. with an application form, and will be available for one week. To qualify applicants must: Be 18 years of age or […]

Irondequoit Juneteenth Celebration (Saturday) The Town of Irondequoit and E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminating Racism and Seeking Equity) are hosting their fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday. The event kicks off with a Youth Basketball Classic at the Irondequoit Community Center at 9 a.m. Then, the Freedom Celebration runs from noon to 4 p.m. at Irondequoit Town Hall […]