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In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation on Tuesday, July 9. City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be available so residents can remain safe and comfortable. Some locations will also have extended […]
Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson made history by becoming the franchise’s all-time leading scorer during a 104-85 victory over the Dallas Wings. Wilson scored 28 points, surpassing Sophia Young-Malcolm’s record of 4,300 points with a new total of 4,301. She also recorded 10 rebounds, marking her 11th double-double of the season. Wilson, drafted first […]
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause for those 5 to 14, per the CDC. In 2021, 973 children under 19 drowned in the U.S., and another 6,500 had near-drowning incidents. Key safety measures include always having an adult monitor the water and ensuring […]
The opening of the Maplewood Library’s temporary location has been postponed to Wednesday, July 10, as renovations begin at the main site. Originally set to open on Monday, the temporary location at the former Holy Rosary Church will provide regular library services, including access to computers, the library collection, copier, fax machine, and programs. The […]
Sticky Lips Juke Joint in Henrietta, known for its barbecue and live music, will host an antique sale on Monday, offering a chance to own a piece of Rochester restaurant history. The sale will take place from noon to 6 p.m., with all transactions being cash-only. According to their Facebook event, buyers will negotiate prices […]
Chance the Rapper is set to release his highly anticipated album, “Star Line,” later this year. The album is inspired by Marcus Garvey’s Black Star Line steamship corporation and Chance’s transformative trip to Ghana. Chance discussed his unique DIY approach to the music industry, emphasizing accessibility and the potential of AI in helping aspiring artists. […]
Four volunteers, part of NASA’s Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) mission, have emerged after spending over a year in a Mars simulation environment at Johnson Space Center in Houston. The team, consisting of Kelly Haston, Anca Selariu, Ross Brockwell, and Nathan Jones, lived in a 1,700-square-foot 3D-printed habitat from June 25, 2023, to […]
A woman is in custody after a police chase started in Rochester and ended in Wayne County. Just after 10pm Saturday the woman is accused of driving off with 2 young children ages 4 and 8 after their mother went inside to order food from domino’s pizza on Culver rd in Rochester. Reports say the […]
Former President Donald Trump wants to bring back “stop and frisk,” a policing tactic that left a majority of Black and brown men who experienced it physically and mentally scarred and distrustful of law enforcement. After a lengthy legal battle, a federal judge in 2013 found it unconstitutional, essentially banning it. A key pillar of […]
It’s the end of an era in professional wrestling. WWE legend John Cena announces his retirement is coming and next WrestleMania will be his last after having a 2-decade career in WWE. John Cena is a 16-time WWE world champion and began his career in the early 2000’s. John Cena announces retirement from WWE after […]