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The new Diwali Barbie, released on October 4, 2024, has generated significant attention, selling out on Mattel’s website within 24 hours. This Barbie, designed in collaboration with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre, marks a departure from previous Indian Barbies, which were criticized for their inaccurate representations of Indian culture and overly pale skin tones. The […]
The Rochester City School District celebrated the grand opening of Padilla High School at the Franklin Educational Campus on October 17, 2024. The school was renamed as part of the district’s reconfiguration plan, honoring the Padilla family, one of the earliest migrant families to settle in Rochester. The Padilla family has made significant contributions to […]
Craig David, the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter, continues to bring his signature R&B/garage sound to audiences worldwide. Known for hits like “Fill Me In” and “7 Days” from his debut album Born to Do It, David has sold over 15 million records and earned multiple awards over the past two decades. Fresh from his first […]
The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled in favor of allowing individuals with felony convictions to vote after completing their sentences, overturning a directive by Secretary of State Robert Evnen that sought to block this right. The decision upholds Legislative Bill 20 (LB 20), which eliminated a two-year waiting period previously required for former felons to […]
A groundbreaking study from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) on Hodgkin lymphoma has demonstrated a 92% survival rate, with fewer side effects and reduced use of radiation therapy. The study, led by Dr. Johnathan Friedberg and funded by the National Cancer Institute, involved around 1,000 pediatric and adult patients, marking the first U.S. […]
Seneca Park Zoo is hosting the “Afterhours Spooktacular” event now through Sunday, October 20th, offering a fun and spooky evening for families of all ages. The event, which begins after the zoo’s regular hours, will feature activities such as pumpkin carving demonstrations, trick-or-treating, storytelling, Halloween crafts, and more. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to […]
Cynthia Erivo expressed her frustration over a fan-edited “Wicked” poster that altered her image, calling the changes “deeply hurtful.” In an Instagram Story posted on October 16, 2024, Erivo criticized the fan-made version for covering her eyes and changing her expression, which she felt diminished her role as Elphaba in the upcoming film. She compared […]
The Gates Chili Central School District is warning students and parents of a phone scam. The district says the scammer contacted a member of the community, claiming a student took a practice SAT exam, and requested the parent’s credit card number to send the test results. The community is advised that Gates Chili nor SAT […]
A former RPD officer that was sentenced to 10 years probation and weekends in jail back in August for the rape of a 13 year old girl at his home in Ontario County. Shawn Jordan pleaded guilty this week in another case where he exposed himself to a 16 year old girl in an online […]
Six people have been arrested in connection to a local retail theft ring that stole items from big box stores valued between $8000,000 to $1,000,000 then sold to a local pawnshop in Greece that resold the merchandise on Ebay profiting over $2 million dollars. The stolen items from Walmart, Target, Home Depot, and Lowes were sold […]
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