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Pittsford Central School District announced it will rejoin the National School Lunch Program this September, offering all elementary students free breakfast and lunch. The decision follows a community survey and committee review. While the free meal plan currently applies only to elementary schools, the district aims to expand it to secondary students by 2026. The […]
Despite facing exclusion from the federal Medicaid program, Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY) has opened a new clinic at Westfall Park Medical Center in Brighton. The expansion comes at a time when the organization continues to serve Medicaid patients at no cost, thanks to state support and internal policies. At the […]
Local and state officials gathered at the Church of Love in Rochester for a Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Roundtable hosted by the New York State Senate. The event aimed to help attendees understand the MWBE certification process and gather feedback on how the program can better serve upstate New Yorkers. State Senator James […]
New York State has invested over $7 billion in childcare and education over the past four years, with recent funding focused on universal school meals, childcare access, and youth development. Dr. Damia Harris-Madden, Commissioner of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, visited Rochester to highlight these investments, emphasizing the importance of economic and […]
Americans are stressed; that much is clear. But a new study from WalletHub shows that stress levels vary widely depending on where people live. The study compared 182 U.S. cities across 39 key metrics to determine where Americans are coping best and worst with stress in 2025. The study evaluated factors such as average work […]
The 2nd ROC the Block Community Employment Fair will be held Today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rochester Public Market. ROC the Block is a community-based hiring initiative that brings businesses and recruiters to the city’s four quadrants throughout the summer and early fall. This fun, local, block-party styled event features employers […]
The Rochester Police Department (RPD) is actively seeking new recruits and has extended the maximum age to apply from 35 to 43. The change, driven by new state legislation, is intended to broaden the pool of potential candidates interested in law enforcement careers. Applications for the next police exam are currently open, with a deadline […]
The air quality is considered “moderate” in most of the region as of Tuesday morning, according to the interactive map on the website IQ Air. That means sensitive groups — such as children, the elderly, people with asthma, and people with heart disease — should reduce outdoor exercise. Everyone could be at risk for eye, […]
Rochester City School District students in grades 8–12 are gaining hands-on experience with tech tools at BuildIT Summer Computer Camps, where they learn coding, online safety, AI basics, and hardware assembly. The best part? Each participant gets to build and keep their own laptop. The free one-week camps run in July and August at locations […]
Kodak Black has received the key to the city of Pompano Beach in recognition of his long-standing community service. From donating air conditioning units to covering rent for struggling families and organizing annual events, the rapper has quietly supported his hometown in meaningful ways. Mayor Rex Hardin praised Kodak’s “heart,” saying his consistent efforts deserve […]
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