Author: Tariq
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Foodlink will resume its drive-thru food distributions. Phase V will include boxes of perishable goods through both the Nourish NY initiative, and the USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Pre-registration will once again be required for Monroe County sites, while sites in other counties will operate on a first come, first served basis unless registration […]
Hip Hop Icon and Businessman Jay-Z spoke with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Attorney General Keith Ellison about charging all four officers responsible for George Floyd’s Death. Jay- Z is not alone Ava DuVernay, Cardi B, T.I. and more have been expressing outrage over Floyd’s death by Minneapolis police. Jay wants Ellison to take over […]
In the world’s most popular sport everyone is talking about Jadon Sancho. Not for his 3 goal game for Borussia Dortmund as they beat Paderborn 6-1 in the Bundesliga match on Sunday; but for celebrating a goal by removing his jersey to reveal a “Justice For George Floyd” message on his undershirt. George Floyd’s death […]
The new Rochester City School District Superintendent, Lesli Myers-Small, announced a support system to help students and families. The district is providing social-emotional support. Myers-Small said in a letter to families, “While I am always humbled and inspired by our students’ strength and resilience, I also understand that now more than ever, we must provide […]
Could unemployment claims be going to the wrong place? Yep! Many people are filing for unemployment and are getting denied. But if the message says “This Social Security Number was already used to file a claim”. Sorry, scammers gotcha! According to the Secret Service, scammers are using Social Security numbers to claim unemployment benefits for […]
You know the Central Park video of Amy Cooper? That’s the video showing her lying to a 911 dispatchers that a Black man is threatening her life. Well, she could be charged with a hate crime in the future. A proposed state legislation from 2 years ago, has new life. Originally proposed by New York Assemblyman […]
If you didn’t have to leave your house to see a brand new movie, would you watch it from home? According to a new survey, 7 out of 10 people would stay home. Leaving 30% either going to local cinemas or unsure if they would stay home or go out. As you may have guessed. […]
According to tech website cnet. Cell phone companies are stepping up by offering free services to first responders including Police, Fire and EMS Departments. Now it does depend on what mobile service you have. T-Mobile/Sprint AT&T or Verizon have similar but not exactly the same plans. Not all cell phone carriers are offering it. But […]
The YMCA of Greater Rochester just announced more than 2000 employees will be furloughed. The reason? ‘Unforeseeable Business Circumstances Prompted by COVID-19. Here is a lists of the YMCA branches affected: – Association Office, 444 E. Main St., Rochester. – Carlson MetroCenter Branch, 444 E. Main St., Rochester. – Lewis Street YMCA Child Care, 53 […]
Local Radio Hosts Fired After Making Racist Comments
Tariq
June 3, 2020
Kimberly and Beck have been fired. The Radio 95.1. hosts made racist comments on Tuesday afternoon’s show. Upstate New York iHeart Media Markets Group President Robert Morgan sent out a company-wide email. Morgan said, “We made the decision to terminate Kimberly and Beck yesterday as soon as we learned of their comments and informed them […]