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The Al Sigl community of agencies in Rochester, New York, has launched a new ‘Live-ability’ lab dedicated to student-driven projects aimed at addressing real-world accessibility challenges. This initiative, in partnership with RIT, allows students to develop, test, and refine prototypes with the goal of creating practical solutions for individuals with special needs. The lab also […]
A teenage girl in Webster was struck by lightning while taking photos on the Webster Pier on Saturday night, and quick action by bystanders helped save her life. Tammy White and her boyfriend were nearby when they heard a loud thunderclap and saw the girl collapse. White’s boyfriend immediately began performing CPR on the teen, […]
Anitta has been chosen to headline the halftime show at the NFL’s first-ever game in South America, taking place on September 6, 2024, in São Paulo. The game, which marks the start of the 2024 season, will feature the Green Bay Packers against the Philadelphia Eagles at Corinthians Arena. Anitta expressed her excitement, noting how […]
In the wake of Hurricane Debby, more than $1 million worth of cocaine was discovered washed ashore on Florida beaches. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol in Miami reported that the storm brought 25 packages, totaling 70 pounds of cocaine, onto a beach in the Florida Keys. A good Samaritan alerted authorities, leading to the confiscation […]
In response to a tragic shooting at Maplewood Park in Rochester, which left two women dead and seven people injured three weeks ago, the community is organizing a picnic to reclaim the space and restore its reputation as a peaceful area. The event, hosted by the Dezio and Gingello Foundation, will take place on August […]
Harlem Week, which began in 1974 as an effort to revitalize the struggling New York City neighborhood, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Launched by Manhattan borough president Percy Sutton, Harlem Week was initially called Harlem Day and aimed to shift the focus from the neighborhood’s decline to its rich cultural legacy. The event, featuring […]
Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP, is focusing on the economic proposals of the current presidential campaigns, particularly their impact on Black voters. Speaking ahead of his appearance at the Democratic National Convention, Johnson noted an increase in enthusiasm among young Black voters since Vice President Kamala Harris became a prominent figure in the election. […]
Wally “Famous” Amos, the creator of the Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies and “Father of the Gourmet Cookie”, passed away at 88 due to dementia. Born on July 1, 1936, in Tallahassee, Florida, Amos became a symbol of American success and a source of Black pride. After serving in the U.S. Air Force and working […]
Four former law enforcement and military officers have been charged in a $37 million extortion scheme involving a fake raid on a California man’s home in 2019. The defendants, including two ex-Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies, allegedly coerced the victim into signing over his rights to a China-based rubber chemical company, Jiangsu Sinorgchem Technology […]
The Buffalo Bills have officially submitted a request to the NFL to host the 2028 or 2029 NFL Draft, potentially bringing the major event to Western New York. The NFL Draft has grown significantly as a spectacle since moving from New York City in 2015, with the most recent event in Detroit attracting over 775,000 […]
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