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This past Monday, the City of Rochester observed its first official Indigenous Peoples Day. Mayor Malik Evans joined members of the Haudenosaunee to plant a white pine tree, meant to symbolize peace, near the Cobbs Hill Reservoir. While this has not been officially changed across the nation, Indigenous Peoples Day will continue to be honored […]
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is asking the county Legislature for $100,000 to cover the costs for record sheriff’s deputies overtime. Monroe County Sheriff’s have been working with Rochester police to curb the violent crime in the City of Rochester. The city has recorded over 65 homicides and 258 shooting incidents this year, according to […]
National average price for a gallon of gas up 12 cents from the week before, but local pump prices are still down. Could that be changing soon? According to a cost analysis from AAA, yes! Still, Gas prices in Rochester are 36.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 32.3 cents per […]
Looking for a stop in Boston? Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and the Fredrick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport announced that Delta Air Lines is adding daily nonstop service to Boston Logan International Airport starting in November. Monroe County Executive Bello stated: “As one of Delta’s largest northeastern hubs, this route will benefit those looking […]
Less than three weeks ago in September, Pontillo’s Pizzeria in the Village of Pittsford shut down after being found in violation of 60 health codes. The discovery of the health codes began when a medical incident with a staff member led to the discovery of needles and blood in the restaurant. Now, the pizza shop […]
Here is the full statement from Mayor Malik Evans: After more than two years, the City of Rochester has come to a settlement agreement with the estate of Daniel Prude. In this agreement, the City will pay the estate the sum of $12 million. Given the costs of continued litigation, this settlement was the best […]
We all want to earn extra cash. There was a lucky person from Rochester that won a $1,000 for life lottery ticket. The winning ticket was sold October 4th at Tucci’s on Lyell Avenue in the city. The winning number were 9,15,32,40,42 and a cash ball of 1 The winner is guaranteed $1k a week […]
Faith Leaders Roundtable, Pastors on Point, Faith Alliance, & Baptist Minister’s Alliance, are working together to help Stop Gun Violence. The Town Hall meeting will be on Thursday, October 6th from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams Street. One of the main topics of discussion will be the Dangerousness […]
The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association put together Roc with your hands, an event that allowed students to explore skilled trades and automotive technology. Students in grades 7 through 12 participated. Executive Director, Robert Coyne, stated: “So what we have found by talking with employers, that they’re concerned about where the next generation of apprentices […]
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Willow Domestic Violence Center has joined Monroe County to spread the word that victims are not alone and help is available 24/7. According to a recent report, there were close to 5,000 reports of domestic violence in Monroe County in 2021, including five homicides. Meaghan de Chateauvieux, […]
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