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Two local basketball stars are turning their hoop dreams into reality. Rochester natives Jaden Bradley and Melvin Council Jr. are both set to begin their professional careers with the NBA. “I’m just thankful that I get an opportunity to play on an NBA team,” Council, Jr. said. Council, Jr. who was born and raised in […]
The HOPE (Healing Outreach and Peer Engagement) First Roc a peer-led non-police crisis response team piloted by Daniel’s Law, NY and a Community Advisory Board. HOPE First Rochester offers a compassionate and community-based alternative for those in need of assistance in the 19th Ward and Genesee-Jefferson neighborhoods (14611, 14619 and 14608 zip codes). A community […]
The U.S. men’s national team entered Thursday’s match without any stress. With a place in the World Cup’s knockout round already secured as group winners, the only suspense hinged on whether star Christian Pulisic would return from a calf injury suffered in the opening game. So the 3-2 loss to Turkey, decided by a scrappy goal in the […]
Jay-Z is set to sit down with Rick Rubin for the eight-part documentary series “Jay-Z in 8,” debuting on HBO this fall. Rubin is directing the series and will interview the rapper about his music, lyrics, life experiences and creative process. The two have a long history, as Rubin produced Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” for “The Black Album” in 2003. […]
The City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., will host a Soccer Watch Party from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. this Thursday, June 25, including the live broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 26™ game between Team USA and Turkey at 10 p.m. Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. – 12 […]
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Wednesday, June 24 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $327 million ($148 million cash value). The next Powerball drawing is Saturday, June 27. Drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Source: Freep
The NBA has gained another Rochester native. With the 50th overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors selected University of Arizona guard Jaden Bradley. Bradley spent his childhood in Rochester before moving to North Carolina and Florida for his high school career. The guard began collegiate play at Alabama before transferring to […]
Rapper Sexyy Red was robbed of $500,000 worth of belongings after a birthday bash she was hosting for her mom last year went awry. The “Get It Sexyy” rapper’s burglary was revealed in court documents filed in April as part of an ongoing lawsuit against her former security guard. In the filing, the star (né […]
Assemblyman Demond Meeks has won the Democratic Primary in the 137th Assembly District. Meeks was being challenged by Monroe County Legislature Vice President Mercedes Vazquez-Simmons, and will be seeking his fourth term in the 137th Assembly District covers a large portion of Rochester, along with the Town of Gates. Candidate Votes Percent DEMOND MEEKSDemocratRace not called 4,676 […]
Ice Cube and Nia Long are officially getting back in the family-comedy lane, and this time, Nick Persons is not battling stepkids in the backseat. He is facing grandkids. The third “Are We There Yet?” movie, titled “Are They Gone Yet?,” is in early development with Skydance Sports after the company acquired the project, according to Deadline. For fans, that means the new movie is not being […]
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