Joel Johnson+FollowRochester rallies for Zy’Jae at CarifestRochester’s Carifest Parade felt extra special this year as Zy’Jae Saint Pierre’s family turned out in red, his favorite color, to honor his memory and keep hope alive. It’s been over two months since Zy’Jae, just 5 years old, fell into the Genesee River, and the search continues. His family’s presence at the festival—celebrating West Indian culture with music, food, and dancing—reminds us how deeply a community can come together in tough times. How do you think public events like this help families and neighborhoods heal? #Relationships #Rochester #GeneseeRiver00Share
Cassandra Snyder+FollowMountain lion buzz in Greece, NY streetsA possible mountain lion sighting has neighbors in Greece, NY, on high alert. Two locals say they’ve spotted a big cat roaming near Northbridge Drive and Larkin Creek, with one even finding suspicious droppings in her yard. Wildlife experts think it could be a male mountain lion searching for new territory, moving quietly along riverbanks and train tracks at night. If true, this is a rare event for our area and could change how we think about local wildlife. How would you feel about a mountain lion in your neighborhood? #Pets #GreeceNY #Rochester00Share
Olaleye+FollowSoldier who lay dead in barracks for 3 weeksA soldier found dead in his barracks three weeks after he went missing had been subjected to repeated mistreatment by his superiors, an inquest has heard. Lance Corporal Bernard Mongan, 33, was reportedly yelled at, made to clean officers’ cars in his own time, and forced to run during lunch breaks without time to eat. One officer allegedly filmed and shared videos of his humiliation in a WhatsApp group. He was discovered in his room at Catterick Garrison on January 23, 2020. Due to the advanced state of decomposition, his cause of death remains unclear. Former colleague Stephen Timmerman told the inquest that Mongan was treated unfairly, assigned inappropriate tasks, and spoken to harshly. He described Mongan as a kind man who may have been seen as an easy target and said the bullying he endured was severe. #community #rochester #soldier536364Share
peterfoster+FollowRochester’s power outage: How did it affect you?Nearly 8,500 Rochester residents suddenly lost power after a key piece of equipment failed, leaving entire neighborhoods in the dark. Crews worked quickly, and electricity was restored, but the disruption was a real reminder of how much we rely on the grid. Did you experience the outage? How did it impact your evening or routine? These moments really highlight how connected our daily lives are to local infrastructure. Let’s talk about how prepared we feel for unexpected outages and what changes we’d like to see from RG&E moving forward. #Business #Industry #Rochester00Share
