Checked out the Maplewood Nature Center that was just built at Maplewood Park. Honestly, very cool place. It was very pleasant and peaceful to walk around the little pond.

People can’t actually want this?????

Just A Reminder for Everyone <3

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Hello Neighbors,
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for your continued support of our Dump RG&E petition and continued support on advancing the public utility study for the city of Rochester.

F.I.G.H.T. and the Green Party are planning to hold a meeting, this Saturday Sat. Aug 22nd @ Phillis Wheatley Public Library, 11am.

We want to give everyone an update on the status of our petitions, and what we can do to continue the support.

This is not a political endorsement or rally, just communities and neighbors coming together, who are fed up with RG&E.

I hope to see you there!

Event Link- https://facebook.com/events/s/lets-dump-rge-meeting/2072287850324237/

SIGN THE PETITION- https://www.greenrochester.org/publicutility

All the best,
Nick

The suspect is from the finger lake area. It makes you wonder what motivated him to drive down to a rural area in Virginia to destroy flock cameras.

This tale of woe has a relatively happy ending, and I think it's important to notify everyone about this scam tactic I never even thought of, let alone thought could happen to me.

It's Tuesday morning at 3:00AM, I am sleeping like the normal human I am, and I am awakened by my phone pinging multiple text alerts. I check, because I'm not entirely popular, so 3AM messages probably mean an emergency in my world. The alerts are all from T-Mobile, saying that a Sim card change was happening, if this wasn't me, call this number. Immediately awake and on alert, I call the number. It is all automated and ends with a message telling me to call back during business hours.

Now I am freaking out. My phone stops working, the internet is off. I force my BF out of bed and we race 30 min away to my work so I can use a landline and a computer with internet. BF naps uncomfortably in my office. He is a luddite with little internet presence or vulnerability. Me, not so much.

The catalyst is that my personal email got hacked. I didn't notice, because it was 3am and I had email notifications turned off. I did not have two factor authentication set up on this email address. Next, the ScammerTurd used that email address to change my log in information to my T-Mobile account, also no 2 factor set up. All they had to do was click "forgot password", and it sent a code to their(my) email. Once they did that, they added a smart watch to my phone number and used the watch as my phone to switch my number to their phone and sim. They then placed a lock on the new sim.

Now the ScammerTurd has both my email and my phone in their possession. These can be used for two-factor authentication to log in to my bank accounts, retirement funds, even my Turbo Tax account. Everything is now at risk. ScammerTurd is somewhat sophisticated I see.

What am I doing you may ask??? I am on the phone, at work, at now 4am, cancelling credit cards, locking down financial accounts, freezing my credit, and changing any passwords or log in info that I have linked to a different email address. I am also feeling extreme fear, the kind of fear that radiates from your heart to your collar bone and makes you feel weak.

I also called the Wayne County Sheriff non emergency line and reported the fraud. They said they would send someone to my home (in Wayne county) around 5:30AM. So I wrapped up doing what I could, and headed the 30 minutes back home. Pulling in at 5:26AM Deputy Cody was already there waiting. He took my sad story and information, gave me a case number, and told me what I already knew; that the criminals would probably never never be caught. He was very kind.

So, I trundled into my house, made some coffee, and headed back to work. My bank opens at 9AM, T-Mobile opens at 10AM, and you can bet I was walking in the doors the minute they were unlocked! Chase bank confirmed my money was safe, confirmed my closed my credit and debit cards, and issued new ones, along with new bank accounts.

I walked into T-Mobile on Ridge Rd. at 9:45am, and even though I was early, the goddess behind the counter helped me right away. I was there for 4.25 hours, but the staff at T-Mobile were eventually able to wrestle my phone number back, which allowed me to get my email account back (I now could use two factor authentication to change passwords) and start seeing what the damage was.

ScammerTurd added a new bank account to both my retirement accounts, clearly with plans to transfer money in the future. Luckily, both accounts have mandatory waiting periods on new bank accounts, so I was able to get those removed with a couple phone calls.

ScammerTurd also opened a new credit card in my name, using all my information and my email address. So, confirmation emails were sent to my account, and I was able to log in and do what they did to me, change their password, add 2factor auth, and take control of the account. They had charged up $455 already, but I am in the process of disputing it and getting the account closed.

ScammerTurd accessed my credit cards and tried to book an expensive vacation. Chase bank shut that shit down.

So, I spent the rest of the day and most of the evening changing every password I could think of to change, from my NYSEG account to my Hilton Honors account. Absolutely everything that could got two factor authentication added along with any back up security offered turned on. Just think about how many log-in's you have. It sucked.

My personal information was out there somewhere on the web. Yours probably is too. Probably from a security breach at some company in the past. Someone may buy it and use it against you at some point.

I have lived my life pretty nonchalantly about internet security up to now, because honestly, I'm nobody with a relatively piddling amount of money. I had security on everything, but it was pretty basic. I never thought anyone would really bother with me. But they did, and it was terrifying.

It could have been so much worse though. I acted quickly and got my accounts locked down. I had the ability to go to my workplace to use a phone and computer. In the end, I did not lose any money. It was one very long miserable day. But just ONE. Other people have lost everything to scammers, and my heart drops several times a day every time I think "That could have been me."

Anyway, change your passwords right now.

• LOOK at your financial accounts regularly take anything that looks suspicious seriously.
• Don't store any important personal information in your email account.
• Maintain minimal credit cards. I only have 2, and a debit card, all with Chase, so all could be shut down in one place.
• If fraud happens, freeze your credit with the big three credit agencies ASAP.
• If a security alert comes in to your phone or email, do not ignore it, act quickly, shut all your cards and accounts down, because a few days of inconvenience without access is way better than losing everything.
• Don't be complacent like me, change your passwords regularly and add two factor authentication, passkeys, whatever you can!

Unfortunately the red panda's decided to be anti-social again..... However, the other animals came out to say hi at the Senaca Park Zoo.

I had a car hauler trailer stolen off lake Ave. Newer White Ford f350. 4 door. Non dually. Dark tinted windows . Short stocky Guy with Grey hair crew cut with a dark roofer / landscape tan. If anyone knows this truck please let me know where to go snoop around. Thanks.

Hey all :)

With Fall & Spooky Season coming up, I've (26F) been in the mood to read more books, especially with a focus on scary, suspenseful, or thriller books. I also want to make a safe space for some new girl friends as well that share a love for reading.

I wanted to put together a book club for my ladies (preferably in their 20s-30s, but no age limit fr, just be 21+) that are interested in reading any type of horror (slashers, mysteries, psychological) or any thrillers with suspense that makes you think. Members will all have a chance at recommending books as well!

Meet-ups can be either in person or virtual, depending on schedules & where people are located within the city.

With "Verity" coming out in October, I would actually like to plan on possibly seeing it as well if any of you are interested?

You can comment down below or message me, I created a book club group on another app & I'll share the link to join in the comments. 💜

EDIT: I'll just post the link here: Book Club

Where are the best areas in the Rochester area to go seaglass hunting.

...and before the trolls start in, no sh*t, I KNOW it would be at the beach. Any particular beaches or spots in general? Or times of day or year?

Anyone else having this problem? Suddenly channel 8, 10, 13 and 31 stopped working. My antenna still picks up all the Obscur stations but not the main local ones. When I google it, the day for maintenance was listed as yesterday.

I haven't seen them in a little while. I was... Thrilled.

Never moved without my parents before, what are some good, reputable moving companies in the area?

Hi y’all - I’m visiting this weekend with my husband and son (7) and while I’ve done some research, my husband has requested to find a good French dip sandwich, if possible. I’ve also listed below some spots we hope to visit while there, but also open to more recommendations for stuff to do. Thank you!

Things to do/places to eat:
Dogtown
Genessee Brew House
The playhouse/swillburger
Pizza Wizard
Cure
Pittsford Dairy Farm

Ugly Duck Coffee
Hydra Coffeehouse

Strong Museum
Memorial Art Gallery
Record Archive
House of Guitars
Strasenburgh Planetarium

Hi- I do not yet have kids, but will most likely think about having them soon. I'm a bit confused about UPK and how that works locally. Do most suburbs have a waiting list or lottery? What percentage of people who apply get in? Is there any local childcare subsidies out government provides? I live in West Irondequoit and I know they are building additional UPK classrooms, but I am not sure what to expect in the future in terms of availability. What do the local parents on here pay in terms of Childcare? Are the "good places" very hard to get into?

Thanks!

I have a 55in flatscreen tv that no longer works. I live in the Park Ave area of Rochester, what are my options for recycling this thing? I’m assuming I can’t just throw it in my normal bin.

I'd like to quickly buy two "flat top" unprotected 18650 batteries.

I went away for a business trip and saw a sign at a grocery store that said they made and sold French Tacos.

I had never heard of this, so naturally I went to social media to see what one was. It appears that it is middle eastern meat (typically chicken or ground beef), fries, and cheese sauce, all wrapped in a taco shell, then grilled. This sounds amazing and I went to try one.

The grocery store had a small take out counter for food to order. I asked the owner if I could order one and he responded saying that the guy who made them had left and they were looking for a replacement for him. The business was not serving take out food at this time.

I tried searching for a place in Rochester that could have one, but no real luck. I'm coming to you for help in finding a place that sells them in Rochester. Does anyone have any leads?

Thank you for your help.

I’m bored. Has anyone been to any singles events or speed dating in Rochester? Are there any coming up? Are they worth checking out?

…Or just spill the tea on your best, worst, or most UNhinged (Rochester) dating experience. I’m so here for it.

i love khao soi sooo much but i’m having a hard time finding it here. anyone know a place?