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Saturday afternoon May 30th started out as a peaceful protest against police brutality against Black people in America. Then you hear commotion going on with city property being destroyed from RPD police cruisers to city of Rochester vehicles. It looked like a scene from the video game Grand Theft Auto. Later that evening we find […]
Thank you to all of the protesters who peacefully organized and demonstrated Saturday. The love was in abundance, I applaud you for creating something so beautiful to show the world that WE matter! Black Lives Matter. We are tired of dying at the hands of the police, we are tired of dying because of racism, […]
Could unemployment claims be going to the wrong place? Yep! Many people are filing for unemployment and are getting denied. But if the message says “This Social Security Number was already used to file a claim”. Sorry, scammers gotcha! According to the Secret Service, scammers are using Social Security numbers to claim unemployment benefits for […]
Sunday morning thousands of community members came together to help clean up the city after The events that took place Saturday night. I actually got out of my bed Sunday morning to help clean up different parts of the city. It was just unbelievable of what we witnessed right in our city. According to news […]
I decided to attend the protest that happened Saturday in Downtown Rochester. I arrived at approximately 1:45 pm. My brother, my 10 & 11 year old and myself attended so we could be a part of history’s movement. I wanted to explain to the kids how to protest peacefully, and why it’s necessary. We decided […]
There is a new bill in the New York State Senate committee that would help with rent if passed. The program would provide relief from individuals impacted by the coronavirus. The Emergency Rent Relief Act includes up to $100 million in relief funds from federal COVID-19 aid and the CARES act. However, you will have […]
Officially we are in Phase 2 of reopening of Monroe County which means barbershops and salons can now open. However, they need to follow certain requirements in order to conduct business. If you are a licensed hair stylist, barber, or colorist and you need face shields the county will supply them to you. There will […]
There is a new COVID-19 testing site now open in Webster. Walgreens at 985 Ridge Road, Webster has opened a drive-thru testing site for COVID-19. They are accepting individuals but, only if they meet the Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. There is no cost for the test to people who are eligible. You […]
According to a poll from USA Today 1 out of 5 teachers say, they don’t see themselves back in the classroom if schools reopen by the Fall. The report continues, that the number of teachers claiming they will not return is higher when it comes to teachers ages 55 and older- 1 out of 4 […]
If you have not received your Economic Impact Payment physical check yet it may be because it will not be a check but a debit card. The Department of Treasury and the IRS announced this week they will start sending out the rest of the stimulus checks via debit cards. The Department of Treasury has […]