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During the arraignment of Jermaine Williams in Rochester City Court on June 1, 2024, a brawl erupted. Williams, charged with the May 6 double homicide of Timothy Chealey and Shatina Jones on Rialto Street, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges. The incident, stemming from an altercation at a concert, left two dead and another […]
At the Sesame Workshop Gala in New York City, Oprah Winfrey honored Shonda Rhimes with the Joan Ganz Cooney Award for her outstanding contributions to television and storytelling. Rhimes, celebrated for her influential series such as “Bridgerton,” emphasized the importance of diverse narratives that reflect the world rather than just its gatekeepers. She highlighted how […]
CMAC has introduced new security measures, including a clear bag policy, for its 2024 concert season, which began on June 2. This policy aims to expedite entry and enhance safety for concertgoers. General Manager Chris Tuttle stated that the clear bag policy aligns with those of other venues in the Finger Lakes region to maintain […]
James Kane and Barbie Agostini, a couple from New York, made an extraordinary find while magnet fishing in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens. During their usual activity of trailing a strong magnet through the lake, they pulled up a safe containing an estimated $100,000 in water-damaged $100 bills. Upon contacting the police, they were informed […]
Megan Thee Stallion revealed her third studio album will be, self-titled & released under her own Hot Girl Productions June 28th. After the May 31 and June 1 dates of her Atlanta concerts were postponed due to burst water pipes and outages, Megan shared the news of her album with a QR code and speech […]
Paychex announced its cutting 23 jobs locally. The company employs more than 4,500 people here in the Rochester area. Paychex calls it “reprioritization” of the company. Large Rochester employer cutting jobs, calling it a ‘reprioritization’ – WHEC.com
Mayor Malik D. Evans and Monroe County Executive Adam J. Bello proclaimed Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9 as Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend in Rochester and Monroe County, joining a national movement to associate gun violence with the color that hunters wear to protect human life. Gun Violence Awareness Day and […]
Dorothy Jean Tillman II, a Chicago native, made history by becoming the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health from Arizona State University at age 17. Tillman’s remarkable academic journey began at age 10 when she took her first college course. She earned an associate’s degree in psychology in 2016, a […]
SZA surprised her followers by sharing a tender piano cover of Eminem’s 2002 hit “Lose Yourself” on social media, describing it as a spontaneous effort for her mental health rather than part of any project. Eminem reacted bashfully, using a blushing emoji to express his shock and delight. Other celebrities, including Camila Cabello, Kacey Musgraves, […]
The Rochester Cocktail Revival, New York state’s only weeklong cocktail festival, starts on June 3, featuring 80 events across various bars in Rochester. The festival celebrates local bar, hospitality, and cocktail culture. Key events include the Launch Pad at Essex on June 3, the Kentucky Garden Party at George Eastman Museum on June 5, Cocktails […]