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Day 1 (Umoja: Unity) Thursday, Dec. 26. Rochester City Hall (30 Church St.) 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Day 2 (Kujichagulia: Self-Determination) Friday, Dec. 27. Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester (500 Genesee St.) 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Day 3 (Ujima: Collective Work & Responsibility) Saturday, Dec. 28. Memorial Art Gallery (500 University Ave.) […]
For the first time ever in decades the United States has seen a drop with obesity. Researchers study over 16 million people and found a slight drop from 2022 – 2023, experts believe Americans using weight loss medication could be a factor. Despite the slight decline, obesity remains a widespread issue, and experts emphasize the […]
The festive season took a somber turn for several residents of Monroe County as a series of car break-ins disrupted Christmas celebrations. Authorities are currently investigating three separate incidents that occurred on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. In Henrietta and Penfield, thieves targeted vehicles parked at two church locations during Christmas Eve services. The timing […]
Kwanzaa lasts for seven days, with each day dedicated to one of the seven principles known as the Nguzo Saba. These principles are: Umoja (Unity) – To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) – To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves. Ujima […]
A Delta Airline customer was upset after finding out they had to give up their first class seat to a dog. The angry customer said they upgraded earlier that morning only to find out they got downgraded when boarding the flight with a dog sitting in their assigned seat. Delta support says a human could […]
Governor Kathy Hochul says she wants everyone involved in the fatal force used against a Rochester man that was an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility fired. The man identified is 43-year-old Robert Brooks. Reports say the body cam footage is very disturbing, and New York State Attorney General Letita James said the footage will be […]
Big retail stores announced closing last week. Big Lots announced that it will be closing its remaining locations. Party City also announced it’s going out of business after 40 years. And Macy’s announced it will be closing 45 stores across the country in 2025. All of these announcements came just days before Christmas.
The Daniel’s Law Task Force recommends a new protocol for responding to mental health, substance use, and behavioral health wellness calls. The protocol suggests dispatching specialized teams rather than law enforcement, with police involvement only if there is a threat of violence. Other recommendations include launching behavioral health pilot programs, fostering community partnerships, establishing a […]
The family of a man that was found in the reservoir at Highland Park is suing the City of Rochester for $10.5 million dollars for wrongful death. Reports say Abdullahi Muya went missing last February and was found weeks later in the Reservoir at Highland Park. The lawsuit is accusing the city of failing to comply […]
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