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This Is The Loneliest Town In New York
Many people who live in New York City describe it as a lonely place. Even though the city has a population of almost 9 million people, it can seem like you are alone in the ocean. I lived in NYC while I attended grad school and it did feel kind of lonely. I think it's in part because of the hustle and bustle. Everyone is in their own world. Plus, without a car (this was before ride-sharing), it was much more difficult to connect with people in other boroughs. I lived in Lower Manhattan and while I knew people who lived in Brooklyn or the Bronx, seeing them regularly took some real effort without access to a vehicle. But, enough about my lonely sob story, you're not here for that.
Adam Interviews City Council President Melendez about top budget priorities
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Council President Miguel Melendez stood flanked by four other city councilmembers at City Hall Thursday saying the group has a plan to, in his words, “cut through the noise” and deliver on issues that matter most to residents. Dubbed the “Pact with the People,” the plan prioritizes bolstering public […]
Kathy Hochul says state district attorney undermined her ability to serve
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) referred Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley to the New York State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct after her controversial statements and actions during a traffic stop last week in Webster, New York, according to various reports. According to reports, Doorley allegedly refused to pull over to police after being caught speeding by local law […]
Portion of Elm Street closed over Hotel Cadillac building safety concerns
A portion of Elm Street in downtown Rochester was closed Tuesday evening due to safety concerns over the Hotel Cadillac building, and other surrounding structures. The Rochester city engineer ordered the closure of the street between Atlas and Chestnut streets after discovering loose material on the exterior of the hotel and the adjacent Richford building, which are both safety hazards, according to a release. ...
Council majority issues ‘Pact with the People’
In a “Pact with the People,” a majority of City Council members Thursday agreed to renew the Council’s focus on issues that matter to residents—safer neighborhoods, quality housing and equitable access to opportunity. President Miguel Meléndez, Vice President LaShay Harris and Councilmembers Mike Patterson, Mitch Gruber...
Revitalizing downtowns: NY Secretary of state visits Rochester for forum
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – New York Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez visited Rochester Thursday to join city and county leaders to discuss the benefits of New York’s downtown revitalization initiatives, or ‘DRI.’ Rochester is among the local municipalities to be supported in recent years. The Secretary of State discussed how the program is working, and […]
Rochester animal shelter expanding weekend hours
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Animal Services shelter on Verona Street in the city is expanding its hours due to an increase in demand. According to the City of Rochester, the shelter will be open every day, including weekends, beginning this Friday. It’s the shelter’s second expansion of hours so far this year. “Since […]
Rochester’s Own Heidi Schult Gregory to Receive Prestigious State Bar Award for Professionalism
Heidi Schult Gregory, a partner at Harris Beach in Rochester, will receive the 2024 Attorney Professionalism Award from the New York State Bar Association. The award will be presented on May 1 during the Law Day celebration at the Bar Center in Albany. Gregory is recognized for her leadership and efforts to promote inclusivity in the legal profession.
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