candgnews.com MARCH 6, 2024 Vol. 20, No. 5
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Free presentation touts how to stay safe in a digital world BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER — Those who frequently park in the city of Rochester should be aware of some recent changes to the downtown parking system. On Jan. 1, the city altered its parking meter enforcement times from the previous 9 a.m.-9 p.m. to 11 a.m.-11 p.m. MondaysSaturdays. The move, Rochester Police Chief George Rouhib said, allows frequent visitors to park for free in the morning, when they come down for a walk, to shop or to grab a drink. “It gives the people who come to town every morning just to walk around for a few hours, at the most, the chance to park for free. This way, we can capture the bar crowds, the night crowds, who come in at night,” he said. The parking meter rate remains the same at $1.25 per hour Mondays-Saturdays, while meter parking remains free on Sundays, federal holidays and for those with a handicap sticker or license plate.
ABOVE: The entrance kiosks of the parking deck at East Street and Fourth Street will be upgraded this month with a touchscreen, a scanner and a credit card-only payment option. LEFT: Rochester recently changed its parking meter enforcement times from the previous 9 a.m.-9 p.m. to 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
See PARKING on page 26A
ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/ OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Online safety can be tricky to navigate in today’s digital world. Whether you come across inappropriate content, are contacted by scammers or strangers online, or experience cyberbullying, learning how to identify and manage internet safety risks has never been more important. “Having a clear understanding of the digital world and how to safely navigate it is critical for every member of our community,” said Lindsay Wood, the vice chair of Rochester Area Youth Assistance. To help educate students and community members on responsible internet use, Rochester Area Youth Assistance is partnering with Rochester Community Schools to host digital consciousness presentations at the four RCS middle schools, followed by one for the community. Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Debi Fragomeni said the district tries to do all it can to keep students, See PRESENTATION on page 12A
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