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The FBI has linked a man to operating an online pornography market place known as the “Ho Zone” and trying to identify at least 900 victims. The man identified as Kyle White used the online name “THZ Admin” on the app Telegram and distributed Sexually explicit contact of victims including minors and adults for at […]
Rochester native Lanae-Tava Thomas has qualified for the Jamaican track team at the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. Lanae-Tava Thomas made the women’s Olympic track team for Jamaica today in the 200! @SecVAthletics @jjDandC pic.twitter.com/vvJ2gPn5UR — Rush-Henrietta Athletics (@RushAthletics) July 1, 2024 Thomas finished 2nd in the women’s 200 meter run with a time of […]
Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup, often referred to as the father of rock ‘n’ roll, wrote the 1946 song “That’s All Right,” which became Elvis Presley’s first hit. Despite his significant contribution to music, Crudup received minimal royalties due to a recording contract that funneled earnings to his manager. Crudup spent his later years in Virginia […]
Medical schools in the U.S. are facing challenges in increasing the number of Black doctors, particularly after the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against affirmative action and subsequent anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation in several states. This is especially problematic in states like Mississippi, where nearly 40% of the population is Black, but only 10% […]
As the 4th of July approaches, Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, is preparing for the holiday, with the Adult Emergency Department fully staffed for both July 4th and 5th. Dr. Aekta Miglani, Medical Director of the Adult Emergency Department, notes that the hospital’s urgent care centers will be open from 9 AM to 5 […]
Cuts For Peace at Andre’s Barbershop 881Portland Ave July 8th, 4pm – 7pm, free haircuts for kids ages 7 – 17.
Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum won an NBA Championship in June and now has agreed to the largest contract in the league’s history, five-year, $314 million contract extension. Tatum, 26, who was drafted third overall by the Celtics in 2017, is a five-time all-star and four-time all-NBA selection and averaged 26.9 points, 4.9 assists and 8.1 […]
Motor vehicle fatalities in New York state rose 25.8% from 2019-2022, with fatalities at the highest level in a decade in 2022, even as the number of vehicle miles travelled, licensed drivers, and traffic accidents have declined, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Traffic fatalities in New York […]
Demario Strickland’s first day on the job as RCSD new interim Superintendent was Monday, taking over after Carmine Peluso left for another job in Churchville-Chili. Reports say Demario Stickland role as interim Superintendent effective until June 2025 or whenever RCSD finds a permanent Superintendent. Rochester City School District interim superintendent takes office (rochesterfirst.com)
Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky has made WNBA history by achieving her 10th consecutive double-double, breaking the previous single-season record set by Candace Parker in 2015. In just her 17th game, Reese scored 10 points and grabbed 16 rebounds during the Sky’s 70-62 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on June 30. Sky coach Teresa […]