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Kitboga, a popular Twitch and YouTube streamer known for his “scam baiting” antics, aims to protect vulnerable individuals like his grandmother from scammers. He engages with fraudsters under various disguises, wasting their time to prevent them from targeting real victims. His motivation stems from personal experience, as his grandmother was previously exploited by scammers. Kitboga’s […]
The Rochester Public Market is set to host its popular Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas throughout 2024. The series begins on April 14 and will run on select Sundays until October 13, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 280 N. Union St. This event, open rain or shine with free admission, will […]
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has launched the “I Bird NY” Challenge to encourage residents to engage in birdwatching. Participants are tasked with identifying and logging ten different species of New York’s 450 native birds. These sightings can occur in various settings, such as backyards, local parks, or any of the […]
Rico Wade, a foundational figure in the Atlanta music scene and a founding member of the influential production collective Organized Noize and the Dungeon Family, has passed away at the age of 52. The cause of death has yet to be disclosed. Wade was pivotal in shaping the sounds of iconic artists such as OutKast […]
Former President Donald Trump has arrived at a Manhattan courthouse to begin jury selection for his hush money trial, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges. The case involves 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records to suppress stories potentially harmful to his 2016 presidential […]
Sunday night a Syracuse police officer and an Onondaga County Sheriff’s deputy were killed in the line of duty. The officers were doing an investigation into a stolen vehicle that led police on a chase to a home where gunfire was exchanged leaving both officers and suspect hit. The officers and suspect were taken to […]
The women’s college basketball season was phenomenal for the 2024 – 2023 season and Monday night April 15th the WNBA draft will take place in Brooklyn New York. Some of the top names coming out from Women’s NCAA basketball like Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Rochester’s own Dyaisha Fair will be having their names […]
Haven’t done your taxes? Almost half of Americans delay working on their taxes, a new survey from tax prep company TaxAct found. Many are stressed by the task, but more than 1 in 4 is worried about owing money to the IRS, the study found. With the today’s (April 15th) deadline, file for an extension is the […]
“ComicView” has historically served as a launching pad for many successful Black comedians like Mike Epps and Kevin Hart, and offers a platform for comedians to perform material that resonates deeply with Black audiences. Alumni of the show and the new class of 2024 reflect on the show’s impact, noting its unique blend of humor […]
Mike Casey, the U.S. Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, describes a daunting and expanding spectrum of threats facing the United States, including foreign espionage, cyberattacks, and economic espionage. Having served over two decades in Congress and as staff director for the Senate Intelligence Committee, Casey is intimately familiar with these challenges. NPR […]