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Written by Jasmine Andrew Cuomo, current Governor of New York state since 2011, finds himself in hot water after using a racial slur during a live radio interview. While discussing the historical mistreatment of Italian- American immigrants, he quoted a NY Times op-ed piece in which a racial slur was used. Tune in to the […]
Written by Jasmine This week, 29-year-old Jennifer Hodge pled guilty to the felony charge of second degree strangulation after she admitted to intentionally strangling an 18-month-old child until the child lost consciousness. Luckily, the child is still alive. According to prosecutors, the crime took place at the University of Rochester Medical Center where the child […]
Written by Jasmine The city has officially began construction on the Roc City Skatepark, the city’s first ever outdoor community skate park. This 26,000 square foot state-of-the-art skatepark will be located in Downtown Rochester beneath the Frederick Douglass – Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge, right on the Genesee River waterfront. Roc City Skatepark will support […]
Written by Jasmine It’s been two months since we learned of the tragic and violent murder of Shaniece Taylor, which took place in her home on Fourth street on August 15th. To date her murder is still unsolved, but her family hopes new developments in this case will bring in the answers they’ve been searching […]
The Spiritus Christi Gospel Choir, led by Paul Boutte and directed by Alvin Simpson, will join the Zion Hill Mass Choir along with special guests Bill Tiberio and Bill Welch, to host an evening of celebratory music on Saturday, November 23, 7 pm, in the Spiritus Christi Sanctuary at 121 N. Fitzhugh Street. Showcased that evening will be […]
Mayor Lovely A. Warren announced that the City will continue its second year of J.U.S.T. L.A.W., an initiative designed to educate city students about the criminal justice system and provide those who administer the law with a glimpse of the youths’ perception of them. “Last year, we had more than 18 schools and seven visiting […]
Written by Jasmine Panasonic Corporation, a Nationally recognized Japanese based electronics company, has opened an office in downtown Rochester on the 21st floor of the First Federal Plaza building. The company hopes to fill their many positions and “create with some of Rochester’s young tech minds.” “One of the things Rochester needs to work on […]
Written By Jasmine Mental illness, therapy, generational trauma; all of these topics are so very important to the overall wellbeing of our community. Yet, with all the importance these topics carry, it seems as though they are also the most ignored. In fact, just the idea of talking about these things is taboo, why is […]
Written by Jasmine Roc Holiday Village is an annual holiday festival bringing magic to downtown Rochester, NY for people of all ages. Located in the historic Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park, this 14 day event features pictures with Santa at Santa’s workshop, ice skating, shopping, food and drinks, tree lighting, hand-crafted goods, pop-up restaurants, […]