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National Park Week begins this Saturday, which coincides with a free entry day at all National Park Service (NPS) sites. The NPS oversees nearly 430 sites, many of which do not charge for admission. However, this event provides a unique opportunity to visit some of the more renowned parks like Yosemite without an entry fee. […]
The 13th annual Dr. Lemuel and Gloria Rogers African American Health Symposium recently focused on Alzheimer’s and dementia among African Americans in Rochester, N.Y. This symposium aimed to raise awareness about the higher incidence of these cognitive disorders in the African American community, which is reported to be twice as likely to experience Alzheimer’s and […]
It’s considered one Hip Hop greatest album of all time on April 19th 1994 Nas delivered his debut album Illmatic that forever changed hip hop. This album was one of the first hip hop albums with an all star producer line up from Large Professor, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, and Les, and another rapper from East […]
9 vehicles have been stolen from the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport since the beginning of the year. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says eight vehicles stolen from the airport are rentals, and one is an employees that was parked in the rental lot. Authorities told 13WHAM that people acting like rental car employees […]
Coach Dawn Staley, celebrated for her exceptional coaching achievements, recently led the South Carolina Gamecocks to a 2024 WCBB Title Win, marking the team’s third championship under her leadership since 2008. Following this victory, Beyoncé, along with her family, extended heartfelt congratulations to Coach Staley, showcasing their support and admiration. Beyoncé personally sent Staley a […]
In what is being described as the largest gold theft in Canadian history, nine individuals are facing charges for a sophisticated heist at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. According to Peel Regional Police, the criminals stole 6,600 gold bars valued over 20 million Canadian dollars and CA$2.5 million in various currencies from an Air Canada cargo […]
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has announced that police officers will disguise themselves as highway maintenance workers along State Route 104 as part of “Operation Hardhat.” This initiative aims to crack down on traffic violations within work zones, such as speeding, using cell phones while driving, ignoring flagging directions, not wearing seat […]
For those of you that are speed demons especially on highway work zones you may want to slow down because State Police will be kicking off the “Operation Hard Hat” campaign. Operation Hardhat is in April and now that the warm weather is breaking, you’ll see more construction workers out on the highway. State police […]
Dr. Michael Mendoza, the former Monroe County Commissioner of Public Health, signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) upon his sudden resignation, prohibiting any discussion regarding the specifics of his departure. Serving since 2016, including through the COVID-19 pandemic, Mendoza resigned in March 2024, shortly after his reappointment in August 2022. The terms of the NDA prevent […]
Donald Glover, widely recognized for his musical persona Childish Gambino, has announced the release of his final two albums. Revealed during his appearance at Coachella, Glover disclosed that the first album will be a completed version of his earlier project “3.15.20,” which will be released under its original title “Atavista” and will also be available […]