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Victor Saunders, the City of Rochester’s leader in violence prevention and a key figure in creating the Office of Violence Prevention, has passed away. Mayor Malik Evans announced the news Friday, calling Saunders “one of my closest advisors.” During his time with the city, Saunders played a major role in expanding the Pathways to Peace […]
BET announces “BET Awards” 2025 nominees, with Kendrick Lamar leading the nominations with ten, Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla tying with six nominations, Metro Boomin earning five nominations, and SZA and The Weeknd tying with four nominations each. This year’s “BET Awards” 2025 nominees reflect multifaceted creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports. Nominations were selected by the BET Voting Academy, which is comprised of an esteemed […]
A measles case was confirmed in Ontario County, linked to recent travel from Ontario, Canada, where an outbreak is ongoing. The patient self-isolated, and those around them were vaccinated. The person has fully recovered, and officials say there’s no current risk, but residents are urged to get vaccinated. Ontario County confirms measles case, no current […]
Mother’s Day is a moment to pause and show love to the women who raised us, nurtured us, or stepped in when they didn’t have to. Whether you gave birth, adopted, or simply care for children like they’re your own, this day is for you. And what better way to show appreciation than with food, […]
Bill Gates says he will give away $200 billion through his foundation by 2045 and then shut it down. He wants to help end diseases, save lives, and fight poverty. Gates also criticized Elon Musk for cutting U.S. foreign aid, saying it hurts poor children. Musk’s team plans to cut most of the aid agency’s […]
President Donald Trump has fired Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, with more than a year remaining in her 10-year term. The termination came via a late-night email from the White House, part of a broader purge of federal officials seen as ideologically misaligned with the administration. […]
Elijah Harris and his father were riding e-bikes when Terry Britt allegedly struck Elijah with his car and fled the scene. Rochester Police and U.S. Marshals arrested Britt on Wednesday morning. Elijah’s mother, Rasheema Harris, expressed relief over Britt’s arrest, calling it the first step toward justice for her son. Britt’s license was revoked from […]
An 18-year-old Virginia teen, Michael Bosworth Jr., was fatally shot during a late-night ding-dong ditch prank that was reportedly being filmed for TikTok. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. in Spotsylvania County, when homeowner Tyler Chase Butler, 27, allegedly opened fire, believing a break-in was underway. Bosworth and another teen were shot; Bosworth died at […]
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