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The United Professional Barber & Cosmetologist Association (UPBCA) is bringing the community together for an afternoon dedicated to peace, youth empowerment, and opportunity at Cuts for Peace on Monday, July 6, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Andre’s Barbershop, 881 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY. Designed to support local families while fostering positive community […]
The average date costs Americans $189, according to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index for 2026. Nearly three in four men, 71%, said they expect to pay for everything on a date early on in a relationship. Among women, 52% said they expect to split the bill. Despite this majority, when actor Robert Pattinson recently said […]
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun has been reinstated for the team’s round-of-16 match against Belgium on Monday after he earned a red card in the previous round, FIFA announced Sunday. Balogun was shown a controversial red card Wednesday during the U.S.’ 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to start the knockout stage. The card came after replay review […]
A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July. The crew reported the impact to air traffic control but continued the approach safely. Officials said the aircraft sustained minor paint damage, with no injuries reported. Delta Flight 1076 had departed Atlanta and […]
At least eight people were injured in multiple shootings and a stabbing near East Avenue and E. Broad Street in Rochester early Sunday morning. Police said the violence began around 12:30 a.m. as large crowds gathered. Victims, ranging in age from 12 to 40, were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation remains […]
A 62-year-old man was fatally shot after an argument over a parking space in the parking lot of a Walmart in North Lauderdale, Florida. Deputies say the shooting happened just before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, and the victim, identified as Bart Diguglielmo, died from a gunshot wound. Authorities said the woman involved remained at the scene, […]
Communities throughout the Rochester area will host Fourth of July celebrations for America’s 250th birthday. Festivities include family-friendly activities, live music, fireworks and much more. Friday, July 3 Town of Irondequoit 4th of July Festival (Day 1) Saturday, July 4 Downtown Rochester Rochester Red Wings Town of Irondequoit 4th of July Festival (Day 2) Town of Brighton […]
After being selected by the Toronto Raptors in this year’s NBA Draft, Rochester native Jaden Bradley returned to the city’s Boys & Girls Club to spend time with kids.Bradley is a former member of the club and said it feels like a second home. He said he is still close with friends he made through […]
India Arie response video is cutting through the noise after the Grammy winning singer pushed back on reports that she wanted people to boycott Yung Miami’s viral single “Spend Dat.” In a video posted to her Substack, India said, “I don’t think anybody needs to boycott. I think people just need to make choices for themselves.” The July 1 video was titled “CLARITY. […]
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is receiving over $5.4 million from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program and Airport Infrastructure Grant Program. Over $63.6 million in new federal funding has been awarded to upgrade airports in Upstate New York. $5,487,182 is going to ROC for various facilities and equipment upgrades. The funding is broken […]
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