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It has been only two months since the tragedy of Young Dolph’s death, and artists from his Paper Route Empire have joined forces to release a compilation album in his honor. On Friday, Paper Route Empire Presents; Long Live Dolph, the tribute Young Dolph was released. The tribute features Paper Route Empire members Key Glock, […]

During a vote that would ban schools from teaching critical race theory on Friday, several Black lawmakers walked out in protest, withholding their votes for the bill. Democratic Senator Barbara Blackmon of Canton stated: “This bill is not morally right.” Unfortunately so, the bill passed in Mississippi with 32-2, with the only votes against the […]

Our beloved city is being hit with the omicron variant from two sides, an influx of patients and a shortage of staff. Some time ago, we received some help from the federal government as they sent military help to some hospitals across the county, and now the University of Rochester Medical Center is asking for […]

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns, The Fugees is canceling its much-anticipated reunion tour. This highly anticipated tour was announced in September with Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel planning to do shows for it in November and December. It was then that the tour was pushed back to 2022, in hopes that […]

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that allows voting by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic through 2022. Hochul’s signature is in continuation of a law put into place in July 2020, to allow New Yorkers to request an absentee ballot during the pandemic where there is a risk of contracting or spreading disease […]

Yesterday afternoon, the Rochester Police Department was on the hunt to find an Amazon delivery truck that was stolen. According to the investigation, someone took the truck on the 900 block of Monroe Avenue at around 2 pm. The Amazon truck that was missing had a Florida license plate 06AULG. As of right now, no […]

After the tragedy of the Bronx high-rise fire where at least 17 people, including eight children, died on Sunday, January 9th, Cardi B is pledging to help the victims. She plans to partner with The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to ensure the families of all the victims would be included in her […]

Yesterday, a federal court in Texas blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine requirement for federal workers. The Biden administration’s mandate has been set in place since November and it is expected that they will appeal this block. The mandate first comes from back in September, when President Biden announced that he would require the federal workforce […]

In preparation for the big NFL playoff game on Sunday, local Bills fans are headed south to root for their team against the Kansas City Chiefs. After the excitement that was the Bills versus Patriots last weekend, it’s safe to say that this is going to be quite the game. The NFL Wild Card Game […]

The White House has launched a phone line for people to order free Covid-19 tests. The hotline is 800-232-0233 to request up to four free tests. It will complement the federally run COVIDtests.gov website. The phone line will offer services in English, Spanish and 150 other languages. Orders can be placed from 8 a.m. to […]