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At least five historically Black colleges locked down campuses, canceled classes or ordered students to shelter in place after receiving “credible threats” of violence on Thursday. Many of the precautionary measures are no longer in place. Alabama State University, Clark Atlanta College, Hampton University, Southern University and Virginia State University were among those affected. Southern […]
Americans are commemorating the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with memorial ceremonies, acts of service, and tributes honoring the nearly 3,000 victims. Loved ones, officials, and dignitaries are gathering Thursday at sites in New York City, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Americans mark 24 years since the 9/11 attacks | AP News
TMZ faced backlash after staffers were heard laughing as Charlie Kirk’s death was announced during a livestream. The outlet claimed the laughter was unrelated, coming from journalists covering a car chase.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, along with other prominent Democratic leaders, condemned the shooting of conservative Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah on Wednesday. President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk died on Wednesday evening. “I am deeply disturbed by the shooting in Utah. Doug and I send our prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family,” Harris, […]
A tense encounter unfolded Tuesday on Westminster Road in Rochester, where federal immigration officers confronted two roofers and drew a large crowd of protesters. Cell phone video obtained by News 8 Wednesday shows Maria Garcia, program director of the Western New York Coalition of Farmworker Serving Agencies, questioning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents about whether […]
September 9, 2025 Monroe County Board of Elections Marks National Voter Registration Day with Countywide Proclamation The Monroe County Board of Elections will host a press conference on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Atrium at 39 West Main Street to recognize National Voter Registration Day (NVRD). National Voter Registration Day, established […]
A second-alarm fire broke out Tuesday night at the Monroe Avenue building in Brighton that houses Brownstein’s Bagels, a long-standing local business. The fire was reported around 9 p.m., and quickly spread throughout the structure, which also formerly housed Ken’s Pizza Corner. Due to dangerous conditions, firefighters had to battle the flames from outside, relying […]
Genre-blending artist Shaboozey continues his meteoric rise with “Took a Walk,” a soulful new track featured in the film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Long Walk. Known for fusing country, hip-hop, and R&B, the Nigerian-American musician created the song alongside Stephen Wilson Jr. The track complements the film’s dark narrative and marks another step in […]
Three roofers in Rochester, NY, who sustained serious injuries on the job, now face potential deportation after filing a lawsuit. Attorney Albert Parisi revealed that the men, newly arrived immigrants, were injured while subcontracted by a local roofing company. After seeking legal recourse, immigration authorities began investigating, raising concerns about retaliation. The case follows a […]
As the second week of school begins, educators are already seeing the benefits of New York State’s new bell-to-bell phone policy, which prohibits K–12 students from using phones and other internet-enabled devices during the school day. Pittsford Central School District Superintendent Michael Pero noted a noticeable increase in face-to-face interaction among students, particularly during lunch […]
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