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Malcolm Jenkins, founder and coach of the Roc City Warriors, is using basketball to change lives in Rochester, NY. Starting with just five kids in February, his program has grown to 30 players ranging from third to ninth grade. Practices are held three evenings a week at School 17’s gym. Jenkins, who funds the program […]
A number of federally supported programs aimed at helping families in need are at risk under President Trump’s proposed budget. This includes expected cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits. However, there’s also uncertainty surrounding Head Start programs, which offer education and child care for low-income families. Just over one week ago, House Republicans passed President […]
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans announced the city will join other sanctuary cities in a lawsuit against the federal government, following threats to strip funding from non-compliant jurisdictions. At the ROC Resilience Roundtable, held at New Genesis Missionary Baptist Church, Evans emphasized that cities should not be forced to enforce federal immigration laws. The lawsuit challenges […]
Authorities are continuing their search for a 5-year-old boy who fell into the Genesee River on Sunday afternoon. Around 4:40 p.m., police received multiple reports of a child going over a railing into the water. The boy had been walking with his mother, who was pushing another child in a stroller, when he ran ahead, […]
The Town of Greece has officially opened a new skate park at the Town Hall campus off Long Pond Road, providing a fresh space for skaters to hone their skills. The 27,000-square-foot park welcomes skaters of all ages and skill levels, said Town Supervisor Bill Reilich. The grand opening took place Thursday afternoon, and the […]
Local leaders at Rochester’s Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning are concerned about losing federal funding after the CDC’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention program staff were fired in April. Though officials claim the program remains funded, its future is unclear. The coalition relies on a $200,000 annual federal grant to support staff and outreach. Cuts could […]
A Rochester man, Dominic Sprague, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy involving the theft and resale of nearly 40,000 stolen items worth $1.2 million. As the owner of New York Gold Diamond Pawn Shop, Sprague bought goods stolen by accomplices and resold them online. He faces up to six years in prison at his sentencing in […]
Source: WXXI
Starting at 10 a.m., roads will be closed on East Avenue from South Goodman Street to the Liberty Pole. East Main Street will also be closed to Fitzhugh Street near the County Office Building and will reopen after the parade is done, around 1 p.m. The parade is set to begin at 10:30 a.m. at […]
Communities across Greater Rochester are honoring fallen service members with a range of Memorial Day events, including parades, ceremonies, and flag placements. Highlights include Pittsford’s tribute to Gold Star families, Rochester’s downtown parade, and Greece’s parade followed by a remembrance ceremony. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is continuing its tradition of placing flags on nearly 60,000 veteran […]
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