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Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul shared that Coca-Cola will construct a new dairy production site in Webster. The 745,000-square-foot facility will create 250 jobs and produce Fairlife milk. It will be built on Tebor Road and is anticipated to begin construction in autumn with hopes to open by 2025. Governor Hochul stated: “We were in tough […]

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul shared that Coca-Cola will construct a new dairy production site in Webster. The 745,000-square-foot facility will create 250 jobs and produce Fairlife milk. It will be built on Tebor Road and is anticipated to begin construction in autumn with hopes to open by 2025. Governor Hochul stated: “We were in tough […]

Yesterday, Senator Chuck Schumer visited the Upper Falls neighborhood to push the federal government to send funding to Rochester to plant 6,000 new trees in parts of the city suffering from the declining tree canopy. Senator Schumer stated: “Too many neighborhoods are stuck in what you’d call concrete deserts without green space. The beauty of […]

Mayor Presents Opportunity While Decrying the Loss of Another Pharmacy in the City The City of Rochester will invest $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to increase the availability of healthy foods to city residents. Today, in a press conference in which the Mayor and City Council President Miguel Meléndez decried the […]

The Strong National Museum of Play will temporarily shut down for 11 days next month in preparation for the grand unveiling of its major expansion. The museum will be closed from June 19 to June 29, with its much-anticipated reopening scheduled for June 30 at 10 am. The impressive 90,000-square-foot expansion boasts several exciting additions, […]

No one will be held criminally responsible after three women died in a stampede at a concert at the Main Street Armory on March 5. The City of Rochester made the announcement Monday, nearly two months after Rhondesia Belton, 33, of Buffalo; Aisha Haskins-Stephens, 35, of Syracuse; and Brandy Miller, 35, of Rochester died during a GloRilla […]

After three women were killed in a crowd surge at the Main Street Armory earlier this year, yesterday, the Rochester Police Department and the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office have determined criminal charges are unfounded against the Main Street Armory. In a statement released by the city, it says; “Based on the information and evidence, […]

Congratulations to Rochester’s Own Music Artist Tweet and Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan for being inducted into the Rochester music Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The soulful vocalist and songwriter Tweet has had chart-topping hits. She also has provided backing vocals on recordings for Missy Elliott, Madonna, Whitney Houston, and more. Tweet grew up […]

Downtown Rochester has been given a fresh dose of excitement with the arrival of a new eatery and lounge. Astor on Main held its grand opening yesterday, located within the Hyatt Regency. With a promise of weekly live performances throughout the year, Astor on Main is sure to captivate visitors. Their menu blends comfort food […]

City of Rochester Mayor Malik Evans announced three legislative plans to address property issues and vacant homes. This comes after Mayor Evans was alerted to property issues such as code violations and fires in vacant buildings over the past few months. Mayor Evans along with other city officials want to hold the small number of […]