Living in Rochester NY

Rochester Job Fair is May 2 at Eastview Mall from 10am-2pm. Dozens of employers from healthcare and construction to education, non-profits and finance. No registration needed. For more info visit www.RocJobFair.com
The ROC Job Fair is sponsored by Stellar Roofing.

Save the Date! 👶

Join us for our 5th Annual Community Baby Shower
Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Ryan R-Center.

We’ll kick off the afternoon with an expert panel discussion focused on postpartum care, maternal mental health, physical recovery, and the critical first 12 months after delivery.

Families will also have the opportunity to:
• Receive free baby supplies including diapers, wipes, formula, and clothing
• Connect with community organizations sharing important resources
• Enjoy raffles, giveaways, food, and more!

We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate and support parents, caregivers, and growing families in our community. 💛

😢 A Missouri grandmother was shot and killed while sitting in a car with her grandson after the pair accidentally backed into a neighbor’s vehicle outside her home.

Police say 32-year-old Jamal Jones shot 55-year-old Shirley Johnson on March 31 in St. Louis.

According to investigators, Johnson was sitting in the car with her grandson, Markel McCurry, when their vehicle accidentally backed into Jones’ car.

McCurry told police he got out to apologize and offer to pay for the damage. While he was speaking with Jones, investigators say Jones opened fire into the car. One of the bullets struck Johnson in the back. 🚗💥🔫

Johnson was rushed to a hospital but later died from her injuries.

McCurry said he did not realize at first that his grandmother had been hit. He later told reporters he saw blood and went into shock.

“She meant everything to me,” McCurry said. “She was my best friend.” 💔

According to court documents, Jones admitted to firing the shot and allegedly told police he wanted to “intimidate” McCurry after the vehicle hit his car. Police also say Jones told investigators, “If anything, I would have rather shot him than her.”

Jones has been charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and assault. He remains in custody awaiting a bond hearing.

🗣 Friday, April 10th
10am-1pm
Montgomery Center, 10 Cady St.

❤️Community Health Fair❤️

Don’t forget our ☆☆FREE Community Health Fair☆☆ is coming up NEXT FRIDAY!!! 🎉⛪️🎟🎁🎶🩻🩺💈🫶🏾

Join us for a day focused on your health and well-being. All are welcome, bring your friends, family, and neighbors!!!

We’ll have:
✅️ Health screenings
✅ Wellness resources
✅ Local vendors & community organizations
✅ Family-friendly activities

Take a step toward a healthier you and connect with your community, we can’t wait to see you there!!!!

For Spring Break this week, our R-Centers are ready with fun activities for kids and families. Make a splash in the Jackson R-Center’s indoor pool, challenge a friend in your favorite video game, or shoot some hoops with neighbors – whatever your recreation style, we’ve got you covered.

From Monday, March 30, through Thursday, April 2, four R-Centers will offer extended hours, as well as breakfast and lunch:
-Adams St., 85 Adams St: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
-Frederick Douglass, 999 South Ave: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
-Trenton & Pamela Jackson, 285 N. Clinton Ave: 9a.m. to 6 p.m.
-Thomas P. Ryan, 530 Webster Ave: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Other R-Centers will also offer Spring Break recreation fun on an abbreviated schedule with snack and lunch:
- Avenue D, 200 Ave. D: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
-Carter St, 500 Carter St: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hope, 524 Campbell St: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
-Willie W. Lightfoot, 271 Flint St: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
-David F. Gantt, 700 N. St: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Edgerton R-Center will be closed Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3. All R-Centers are closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday.

Happy Easter

Join us for the 13th Annual Party At Center Ice to benefit Holy Childhood April 17th!

Vendors wanted! Must have insurance! $50 a slot. 30 spots available!

Home Care Crisis: Humana has dropped all home health care agencies in Rochester out of its network. Folks with Medicare Advantage plans who rely on care at home are now in crisis, wondering what’s next. A spokesman for the insurer states, “We are in active discussions with providers in the area in hopes of re-establishing a contract for in-network access to home care in the coming months.”

Link to Full story in comments.

How much did your very first job pay?

TSA officers are resigning during the ongoing partial government shutdown, according to DHS reports.

TSA employees have now gone without two paychecks, marking the second time in less than six months they’ve been required to work without pay.

The staffing shortages are already showing up as longer security lines and operational strain at airports nationwide.In response, Atlanta has stepped in to offer free parking and meals to
their TSA employees during the shutdown.

TSA leadership warns that rising absenteeism could seriously disrupt airport operations—and a Trump administration official has acknowledged that airport closures are a real possibility if the shutdown continues.