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Luis Francisco Soriano, the second suspect in the brutal murder of an Irondequoit family, has been added to Puerto Rico’s list of 10 Most Wanted Fugitives. The U.S. Marshals Service believes the 31-year-old is hiding in Puerto Rico and warns that he is armed and dangerous. Soriano’s brother, Julio Cesar Pimentel Soriano, has already been […]
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month. Here are six Black-owned bourbon brands making their mark on the industry: Eric LeGrand Bourbon – Founded by former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand, this brand launched in 2023 and focuses on breaking stigma around disabilities. It’s the first spirits brand to partner with Rutgers Athletics. Abisola Whiskey – […]
Luis Armando Albino, who was kidnapped as a 6-year-old from a California park in 1951, has been found alive on the East Coast after seven decades. Thanks to a DNA test taken by his niece, Alida Alequin, Albino’s identity was confirmed by police. Albino was abducted from an Oakland park by a woman who took […]
The Monroe County Veterans Service Agency (VSA) announced that it secured over $500,000 for two local widows whose husbands died due to the effects of Agent Orange, a chemical herbicide used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. County Executive Adam Bello shared the stories of these two widows, highlighting the impact of their […]
This weekend the city announced there will be an age restriction to be in the East ave East End area for people to be 21 and older due to recent incidents involving gun fire during the nightlight hours. RPD says the age restriction decision falls in line with state’s Gun Violence Emergency RPD said more […]
Another proud moment for a neighborhood school, as Rochester City School District renames the former Jefferson Campus at Edgerton Park after a prominent businessman and beloved community member: Andrew Langston. Andrew Langston’s family helped celebrate the middle school’s new name Thursday evening during a special ceremony. Langston is the founder of WDKX, a black-owned and operated radio […]
A Tribe Called Quest’s The Low End Theory celebrates its 33rd anniversary, continuing to influence hip-hop today. Released in 1991, the album redefined the genre by blending jazz elements with booming basslines, creating a laid-back yet impactful sound. With tracks like “Check the Rhime” and “Scenario,” the group showcased sharp lyricism and smooth production that […]
The Police Executive Research Forum has called for changes in how U.S. police officers use physical force, particularly when dealing with individuals in medical, mental, or drug crises. The recommendations come in response to an investigation by the Associated Press that found over 1,000 deaths occurred when officers used force meant to subdue rather than […]
The Little Theatre in Rochester, in collaboration with the Rochester Association of Black Journalists, screened the award-winning docu-drama “The Black Walnut” as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The film highlights the impacts of prostate cancer, particularly focusing on the health disparities faced by Black men. After the screening, attendees participated in a panel discussion […]
An RPD investigator that was suspended after an incident that happened at Strong Hospital involving an EMT has reached a disciplinary agreement. According to reports back in July of 2022 the investigator car was dinged while an EMT crew was unloading a patient from their ambulance. Surveillance video shows a Confrontation between the EMT and […]
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