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Join Irondequoit Library's 'Downsizing With Ease' Event on May 28
The Irondequoit Library, in partnership with Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, is organizing a Lunch & Learn event on May 28, 2024, at 12:00 PM. This part of an educational series includes monthly talks by local experts. The next session, titled 'Downsizing With Ease,' will be led by Karen Menachof, a realtor and owner of Caring Transitions.
New York State Limits How Tall Your Grass Can Be
It is 'No Mow May', where people do not mow their lawns in the month of May in order to let the bees pollinate among other insect benefits in New York State. But, there are some spots in New York State where there is a limit on how tall in your yard can actually be and you might be surprised about how 'tall' it is allowed to be.
Soon to Close! This Well Liked Retail Brand To Eliminate All New York Locations, Including Albany
The definition of "trend" is "a general direction in which something is developing or changing." Sometimes a trend is good such as when your favorite baseball team is trending up in the standings. In the retail world the latest trend is upsetting. Earlier this month one retail chain, that has...
New York’s Oldest Brewery’s $50 Million Revitalization Project Brews Excitement
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a transformative revitalization endeavor slated for the historic Genesee Brewery in Rochester. A $50 million overhaul will reshape the 146-year-old facility into a state-of-the-art packaging center, amplifying its manufacturing capacity and streamlining operations. The renovation aims to generate up to 57 new positions within two years,...
Brighton TopGolf proposal under consideration May 21
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A proposal to build a TopGolf location at CityGate in Brighton will be considered by the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency this month. According to a tweet from Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, the project is on COMIDA‘s May 21 meeting agenda. Brighton Town Supervisor Bill Moehle told News 8 […]
Rochester’s 2024-25 ‘prosperity budget’ presented to city council
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester city leaders presented this year’s 2024-25 fiscal budget to city council Friday. In his presentation, Mayor Malik Evans says there are no reductions to programs or services included in the budget. The Rochester Neighborhood Beautification Program and expansions to the public market are just some of the projects slated to […]
New Update On Costco Finally Opening In Western New York
It feels like it’s been a million years since we first started hearing rumblings about a Costco finally being built in the Western New York area. Will it ever see the light of day?. The closest location of the popular big box retailer is over the border on the...
Theresa Marsenburg among the 2024 Women of Distinction honorees
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Assemblymember Harry Bronson hosted a Women of Distinction ceremony Thursday, honoring 25 women within the state’s 138th Assembly District. News 8’s Theresa Marsenburg was among the honorees. “It is my honor to recognize the amazing women of the Greater Rochester community and show my appreciation for their contributions, […]
Monroe County Clerk warns travelers of next year’s REAL ID deadline
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In one year, US travelers will need a REAL ID to board a domestic flight — and Monroe County is reminding residents of the deadline. The federal mandate for REAL IDs came out after 9/11 to set new minimum security standards for IDs to get on a plane. The deadline has […]
Irondequoit Public Library Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Special Events and Book Selections
The Irondequoit Public Library (IPL) is observing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May 2024 with several programs and a selection of books. This effort is part of the library's Community Reflections project, which seeks to highlight diverse voices and promote cultural appreciation.
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