The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) recently released a report on their work across the Great Lakes in New York, and their watersheds. Some of this work can be slow sometimes but the results are more than often worth it according to Shannon Dougherty, the acting Great Lakes Program Coordinator for the NYSDEC.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) recently released a report on their work across the Great Lakes in New York, and their watersheds. Some of this work can be slow sometimes but the results are more than often worth it according to Shannon Dougherty, the acting Great Lakes Program Coordinator for the NYSDEC.
Irondequoit tops Eastridge in first matchup since 2020 sectional final
Rochester police are investigating a homicide on the corner of Culver Road at Merchants Road.
READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/police-investigation-closes-culver-road-at-merchants-road-shooting/
A documentary film called “63 Hours” had its premiere at Ide Volkswagen Friday night. Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter is featured in the film, and it recounts him and a team of racers going down the Baja California strip in The Baja 1000.
READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/sheriff-baxter-in-film-63-hours-documents-baja-california-car-race/
It’s not just the lack of snow that’s been having an effect on the community, but the lack of ice on Lake Ontario has been having an impact as well, and it goes beyond the winter activities that require snow.
Locally, some pet owners and animal shelters are finding it difficult to book appointments at veterinary hospitals. One no-kill cat shelter, Pet Pride, just completed their expansion which will help get cats primed for adoption.
Several years ago, after spearheading the creation of an MLK proclamation in the Town of Pittsford, former Pittsford board member Kevin Beckford asked for something else.
READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/adam-interviews/mlk-series-in-pittsford-does-more-than-celebrate-dr-king/
Former Pittsford town board member Kevin Beckford talks about the series he created to explore MLK's legacy.
19-year-old Greece resident Joshua Reis was arrested Friday morning in relation to the fatal hit-and-run on Elmgrove Road on January 15, the Gates Police Department announced during a press conference.
READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/crime/gates-pd-to-provide-update-on-arrest-made-in-relation-to-january-hit-and-run/
The Rochester City School District held a meeting on Thursday to address violence in the community and in the school district weeks after a shooting outside of Franklin High School.
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