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New cafe in Lockport appeals to parents with babies, toddlers, and more
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — A new café has officially opened up in Lockport, and is a special place for parents with young children. Spoons Baby Food Café located on Akron Road officially opened their doors on Friday, October 25. The café is woman-owned and crafts homemade baby food, "We’re here to nourish your little ones and support your parenting journey..." they posted on their Facebook page.
Lancaster’s Madison Francis’ SEC commitment all part of the plan
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It’s always been part of the plan for Madison Francis. Francis, a senior at Lancaster High School, recently committed to play basketball at Mississippi State. Getting to this point is something she and her family have been working on since she was just beginning to play basketball. Last week, she verbally […]
Local officials call on State Department of Health to reconsider plan to close Weinberg campus, fund a transfer of ownership
The public outcry continues locally to keep the Weinberg Campus open for not just the 140-plus residents living there, but also the 300 healthcare workers who tend to those residents on a daily basis. Read more from WBEN:
More children in Monroe County have elevated lead levels
A higher proportion of Monroe County children were found to have elevated levels of lead in their blood in 2023 than in 2022, new data show. Lead poisoning poses many developmental health risks to children. It can lead to developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral issues, and its effects can be permanent and disabling, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is also entirely preventable through early interventions.
Monroe County sees heightened number of animal-related crashes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Vehicle crashes involving an animal, primarily deer, are the fifth most common cause of accidents in New York State according to AAA. In a new report released this week, AAA also announced that the fall and early winter months (October-December) tend to be the peak for these kinds of crashes. According […]
Monroe County Veterans Day Parade to return for third year
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County’s annual Veterans Day Parade is set to return Nov. 9 for its third year. Things are scheduled to kick off at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of South Goodman Street and Highland Avenue. The parade route will run up Highland Avenue to the Greater Rochester Vietnam Veterans Memorial in […]
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