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A 2-year-old boy and a woman were seriously injured in an accidental shooting on Westmoreland Drive in Rochester. The gun discharged inside a home, prompting renewed calls for safe firearm storage. Advocates and police, including Moms Demand Action and the Brighton Police Department, stressed that securing firearms is key to preventing tragedies. New York law […]
Explore the life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice also known as “Mr. Civil Rights,” from his legal career with the NAACP to his 1967 appointment to the nation’s highest court. Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect airs Tuesday, September 9 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI & PBS […]
Uber has expanded its cash payment option to more U.S. cities, including major ones like Los Angeles and Tampa, as well as smaller cities like Laredo, Texas. This feature allows riders to book through the app and pay their driver in cash at the end of the trip. Uber says the move aims to accommodate […]
Weeks after rumors began spreading of a separation and impending divorce between Swizz Beatz and wife Alicia Keys, the producer has addressed the speculation with a remark on social media. The high-art connoisseur let the truth be known within the comment section of a The Shade Room post of him and Keys dancing together while on a trip celebrating their 15-year […]
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are set to meet in an early 2026 matchup of boxing Hall of Famers. Tyson, who will turn 60 next year, will return to the ring after his loss to Jake Paul last year in an eight-round bout. He’ll meet the unbeaten Mayweather, 48, who said the “exhibition will give the […]
Monroe One BOCES has announced the launch of two new programs designed to equip high school students with valuable trade skills starting next year. The initiative includes the “Human Performance and Exercise Science” program and the “Interactive Media and Game Design” program. These programs aim to provide students with practical skills and knowledge in their […]
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is holding a job fair this Friday to fill City Carrier Assistant and Rural Carrier Associate positions in Rochester. City carriers will deliver and collect mail in urban areas, while rural carriers will do the same in rural regions, with added retail duties. City carriers earn $20.73/hour; rural carriers […]
Montell Jordan has revealed his prostate cancer has returned, nearly a year after surgery. In a “TODAY” interview, the 56-year-old shared that cancer was found in his lymph nodes, and he’ll undergo radiation and hormone therapy. Diagnosed in early 2024, Jordan credits early detection from routine screenings. Now partnering with ZERO Prostate Cancer, he’s raising […]
The Powerball jackpot skyrocketed to $1.7 billion after no winner matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s drawing, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. The winning numbers were 3, 16, 29, 61, 69, and red Powerball 22, with a Power Play multiplier of 2. The next drawing is Saturday night. The new jackpot is the third largest […]
Roommates, Alisah Chanel is flexing her “happy wife, happy life” energy on the ‘gram this week. Sis went from revealing the pricey gift she gave PJ Washington for his birthday to flexing her sons’ first day of school drip. Now, fans wonder if it’s a case of humble brag or whether she means to salt […]
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