Author: Tariq

No one will be held criminally responsible after three women died in a stampede at a concert at the Main Street Armory on March 5. The City of Rochester made the announcement Monday, nearly two months after Rhondesia Belton, 33, of Buffalo; Aisha Haskins-Stephens, 35, of Syracuse; and Brandy Miller, 35, of Rochester died during a GloRilla […]

Congratulations to Rochester’s Own Music Artist Tweet and Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan for being inducted into the Rochester music Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The soulful vocalist and songwriter Tweet has had chart-topping hits. She also has provided backing vocals on recordings for Missy Elliott, Madonna, Whitney Houston, and more. Tweet grew up […]

Jerry Springer, hosted the smash hit syndicated talk show “The Jerry Springer Show” for 27 years has died. Springer is one of the most influential and controversial figures in TV history. According to TMZ, a family spokesperson says Jerry was battling a “brief illness.” Our sources tell us it was pancreatic cancer that was diagnosed […]

According to a News10NBC Report, County Executive Adam Bello says “CPS will be fully staffed around Thanksgiving.” Right now the average child protective case worker in Monroe County handles 30 to 35 cases. The state recommendation is 15. At the peak of the pandemic, Monroe County had a 50% vacancy rate with child protective case […]

Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy. The company website said “Thank you to all of our loyal customers. We have made the difficult decision to begin winding down our operations.” The company’s 360 Bed Bath & Beyond locations, along with its 120 buybuy BABY stores, will remain open for now, as will websites. The […]

Since the start of 2023, there have been 1,181 reports of stolen vehicles in Rochester, surpassing last year’s total of 1,135 incidents of vehicle theft, according to data from the Rochester Police Department. AAA has recently partnered with Hyundai to ensure vehicle owners can find insurance coverage. New York Attorney General Letitia James joined 18 […]

Members of the Rochester Teachers Association will vote on new board members and the next union president. Voting will take place online and will continue through Monday, May 8. A group of Rochester Teachers Association members called ROC Teachers in Action is running for election against current officers, including longtime RTA President Adam Urbanski. For 42 […]

A Louisiana woman has set a Guinness world record for having the largest afro on a living person. Aevin Dugas, 47, has an afro measuring 9.84 inches tall, 10.24 inches wide and 5.41 feet in circumference, setting a record in the company’s category for women. Her most recent record was set in September, but she […]