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2 Hudson Valley Courts to Get More Judges, Decrease Major Backlogs in New York
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed new legislation to address the major backlogs facing courts around the state. The latest legislation makes moves to decrease the intense backlog by adding more judges to these courts. New York Addresses Major Backlog in Family and Civil Court Cases. On Wednesday,...
Rush-Henrietta will cheer on this Jamaican sprinter at 2024 Olympics
Lanae-Tava Thomas thought she was on the verge of living a dream almost a year ago. One of Section V's all-time great high school track and field athletes while at Rush-Henrietta, Thomas qualified to run with the Jamaican national team at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. But Thomas never made it to Budapest.
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Keep Your Eye Out for an 80s Revival This Summer Thanks to Fashion’s Influence
This week at Atlanta’s Apparel Market, previews of what is trending in fashion before the major runway shows in New York and Paris later this year will be on display. The show promises to be directional according to Andmore. Consumers should look for the reinvention of 1980s designs; wide and pleated denim and/or trousers; ribbed knit skirts and dresses; sheer, romantic tops; shearling coats, trend coats and biker jackets. Other 80s influences include anything with sharp shoulders and cinched-waist pieces.
Tight housing market continues to raise the roof on prices
Local real estate experts say Rochester’s housing market continues to be among the hottest in the nation. For several years, Rochester has been in the top tier of markets where demand for housing is outpacing supply. Economist Kent Gardner describes the local market as dysfunctional. ”Anytime you’ve got a...
Watch the Fort Mackinac Never Sweats vs. the Rochester Grangers
MACKINAC ISLAND — Enjoying a baseball game in the sun is a summer tradition for many, but they’ve likely never seen a game like the ones played at Fort Mackinac. Each summer, the fort hosts a game of vintage base ball, which is played the old fashioned way — barehanded and by gentlemen’s rules.
Mental Health In Communities of Color Held at Roberts Wesleyan University
Senator Samra Brouk presented an award to Lenora Reid-Rose. In honor of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Roberts Wesleyan University hosted the Mental Health in Communities of Color Symposium on Tuesday, July 16. The Symposium theme, “Amplifying Mental Health Wellness Through the Lens of Equity,” provided space to discuss strategies to address the stigma, barriers, and challenges for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) with accessing and engaging in quality mental health services. The voices and experiences of BIPOC individuals impacted by mental health and trauma were amplified, and local leaders, regional and national experts, community members, and stakeholders gathered together for a time of dialogue and learning. President Rupert A. Hayles Jr. gave opening remarks underscoring the data warranting the necessity of the discussion and offered a prayer for attendees to take action on the information they heard. Dr. Marlena Graves, Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation, served as a panel speaker and affirmed the significant role of individuals with lived experience occupying decisional positions. She admonished organizations to refuse the adoption of “DEI cosmetics” in which they only appear the part but are not genuinely engaging in transformational equity work.
Man runs for help after being shot on Reynolds Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester man is recovering after he was shot on Reynolds Street Monday night. Police say the 19-year-old victim was walking on Reynolds Street at 9:30 p.m. when he was shot at multiple times, getting hit in his upper body. After he was shot, the victim ran to Cady Street for help, where police ended up finding him.
Historic 1850s building in Brockport is being torn down due to safety concerns
BROCKPORT, N.Y. — A historic building in Brockport is coming down. Demolition started on Monday on the Whiteside, Barnett, and Company Agricultural Works building, which dates back to about 1850. This building on Clinton Street in Brockport is listed on the National Register for Historic Places. It’s made of...
A Salute to Veterans Golf Tournament held Monday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The CDS Wolf Foundation celebrated its 37th annual A Salute to Veterans Golf Tournament Monday. Proceeds from the event go to Warrior Salute Veteran Services. The organization provides case management and transitional housing supports to veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma. “It supports our […]
'Good cause' advocates and community members rally for evicted tenant
On Wednesday afternoon, Rochester tenants and housing advocates rallied outside a duplex in the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood to protest what they say is a no-cause eviction. Roughly 15 people sang, chanted and held signs in support of Rochester resident Yadira Susseth. Tenants' rights advocates who stood behind Susseth used the situation to demonstrate why Rochester needs to pass a strong "good cause eviction" law, which would help tenants like Susseth stay in their homes as long...
Public invited to share input on plans for Durand Eastman beach
The City of Rochester will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 24, about design concepts for a potential beach house at Durand Eastman Park and updates to the beach's Master Plan. The meeting will be held at Camp Eastman Kusak Lodge in Irondequoit from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The...
Teeing off to help America's heroes
Pittsford, N.Y. — Oak Hill Country Club hosted a special golf tournament Monday. Dozens attended the CDS Wolf Foundation’s 37th annual A Salute to Veterans Golf Tournament. The mission is to highlight the impact of Warrior Salute Veteran Services, which helps veterans who are living with PTSD, traumatic...
Local state Senate candidates speak on youth crime after fights at East Rochester carnival
East Rochester, N.Y. — The future of the annual East Rochester Firemen's Carnival is hanging in the balance following after a chaotic end to this year's event. Police said a series of fights involving more than 200 people broke out as the carnival closed Saturday. Earlier that evening, a...
Rochester announces plan to improve city accessibility for people with disabilities
Rochester, N.Y. — The city has announced plans for improvements to right-of-way accessibility, which is now mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The work is designed to remove barriers for people with physical challenges and increase safe areas for them to get around town. This will include...
Community theater readies for showtime in Clifton Springs. What's behind the curtain?
CLIFTON SPRINGS, NY — The Phelps-Clifton Springs Community Theatre is at it again this summer. Now celebrating its 47th year, the community theater group is staging "Bright Star." Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. July 25 through July 27 and 2 p.m. July 28 in the air-conditioned Midlakes High School auditorium, 1554 Route...
Monroe County is riding the wave of golf's surge in popularity with lots of new investments
From new amenities at golf courses and driving ranges to a Topgolf planned for Brighton — even at new golf exhibit at The Strong National Museum of Play — the game of golf is paying dividends across the area.
‘This is not rocket science:’ Monroe Co. Sheriff calls for end to violence against police
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter is sharing a call on the community and to public officials following the recent rise in assaults on police officers. Last week, a man opened fire on a Rochester police officer’s patrol vehicle during a traffic stop. Two shots were fired and no one was injured. […]
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