Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
Good morning, Rochester.
Dozens of fundraisers rappelled down the side of the Hyatt Regency in downtown on Thursday to support The Arc programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Participants included a local advocate dressed as Spider-Man — who raised funds with local sports mascots — all meeting the $1,000 minimum requirement.
On Wednesday, Sept. 16, a fire on Vassar Street in the Park Avenue neighborhood displaced four families — firefighters reported no occupants were found and controlled the blaze by 9:50 p.m. though a dog and cat died.
United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes took leadership of the local Imagination Library in April, serving more than 5,283 children with over 23,000 books mailed so far in the city; the program started in 14605 and now aims to expand countywide and reach more families.
A new report finds 70% of Monroe County schools have drinking water fixtures with lead above the state limit — advocates urge state officials to require filtered fixtures and provide funding for installation.
The call follows tests by Environment America and NYPIRG that reveal statewide lead contamination.
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is offering free car seat checks across the region, including a session in Greece on Oct.
3 (sites in Livingston, Yates, Ontario, and Orleans counties are hosting similar events) with certified technicians inspecting installations and replacing unsafe seats free.
An incarcerated individual tested positive for salmonella at Monroe County Jail on Sept.
17 at 5:31 a.m. ET; the Sheriff's Office and public health officials are investigating and monitoring those potentially exposed.
The Monroe County Department of Public Health said two travelers who passed through Rochester Airport on Sept.
8 & Sept. 13 tested positive for measles while in transit; locals on affected flights will be contacted with guidance if needed.
Seneca County Health Department warned of a measles exposure at Lifecare Medical Associates in Seneca Falls when a patient who tested positive visited between 1:15 and 4:30 p.m. on Monday — officials are reviewing records, contacting patients without documented vaccination, and advising them to watch for symptoms through Oct. 5.
The Seneca County Health Department said a measles-positive patient exposed others at Lifecare Medical Associates on Monday, Sept.
14 in Seneca Falls. The department is contacting those without vaccination proof — advising anyone who visited during that time to monitor for symptoms until Monday, Oct. 5.
Rochester's Red Wings overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Buffalo Bisons 12-4 at Sahlen Field on Sept.
17. Back-to-back homers powered the win and kept them tied for first in the International League second-half standings.
The Red Wings beat Buffalo 3-1 at Sahlen Field on Sept.
17, boosting an 88-57 record and tying for first in the International League second-half race with four games left. Strong relief pitching and timely extra-base hits kept the Bisons at bay.
Section V honored top athletes for Sept.
1-7 presented by Turf Masters. Avon junior James Chase scored three touchdowns with nearly 7,000 votes, Wayne’s Hannah LaBarge led soccer with over 13,000 votes, and Bloomfield-Honeoye’s Brayden Arber netted six goals with almost 4,000 votes (voters decided the winners).
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