Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
Good morning, Rochester.
The Fun House, a locally owned children’s entertainment center, will open a new location at Eastview Mall in Victor on Aug.
15. The venue features playground structures, slides, ball pits (and a toddler section) for kids 12 and younger with operating hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Local 7-year-old author Ja'Niece Johnson showcased her new book 'Why I Wear My Hijab' with ARC Rochester and her mother Tiffany Johnson during a community event.
The family will host a backpack giveaway (tomorrow) at 501 Chili Avenue.
The 28th annual Clarissa Street Reunion brings live music, culture, community, and history together this weekend along Clarissa Street and is organized by the Clarissa Street Legacy Foundation.
The Hoochenanny Festival preview took place in Perinton, and the event runs today through August 16 — the new location promises local music and community excitement.
Rochester’s Ukrainian Festival is underway at St. Josaphat’s Church until Sunday afternoon.
The event features food, dancing, music, and vendors celebrating Ukrainian culture.
7-year-old Ja'Niece Johnson wrote 'Why I Wear My Hijab'—a book about her hijab—and will join ARC Rochester with her mother Tiffany to talk about the work and host a backpack giveaway tomorrow, Aug.
15, at 501 Chili Avenue.
Rochester City School District teachers have still not been paid correctly a year after switching to Oracle, and paraprofessionals have asked for a fair raise and transparency — the district is searching for a new payroll system and hiring over 250 staff before the new school year.
The RCSD board did not pass contracts for RPD officers to patrol high schools at arrival, dismissal, or events on July 30 and will revisit the vote before classes begin on Sept.
8 — the measure faces cost concerns and staffing challenges.
Rochester Gas and Electric and other utilities have filed comments on proposals to let companies build solar and wind farms as a way to boost clean energy.
The Public Service Commission is reviewing the change to help meet state climate goals and grid reliability.
Waterview Heights will close Aug.
25 because of ongoing quality problems, including medication errors, and staff with the Department of Health must find new placements for more than 160 residents. Families worry limited options may force residents out of their local support system — a move that could disrupt care.
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