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Demario Strickland will serve as interim superintendent of the Rochester City School District Board of Education. The district will continue its search for a school chief. Strickland begins serving in the position July 1, the day after Superintendent Carmine Peluso’s last day on the job. Peluso will be starting his new role as superintendent of […]
A biopic titled “Daddy Changed the World,” centered on the life of George Floyd, is currently in development, with his daughter Gianna Floyd and her mother Roxie Washington serving as executive producers. The film, produced by Queens Film & Media Productions and Night Fox Entertainment, will have a screenplay written by Gregory R. Anderson, known […]
The Department of Justice, along with 30 state and district attorneys general, filed a federal lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, alleging they have monopolized the live event ticketing market in the U.S. Key points include: Allegations: The suit claims Live Nation has engaged in anticompetitive practices, such as retaliating against competitors, […]
Seneca Park Zoo‘s giraffe feeding program returns from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, allowing visitors to hand-feed Masai giraffes at the Animals of the Savanna exhibit. This year’s announcement highlights Kipenzi, an adult female giraffe, who has exceeded expectations by surviving 14 months with an inoperable malignant tumor on her jaw. Despite the […]
RPD will be stepping up foot patrol at Charlotte Beach this weekend for the Holiday. There will also be officers from other agencies to help maintain the easy flow of traffic and the safety of people. Rochester police increasing their footprint for Memorial Day weekend in Charlotte (13wham.com)
It’s that time of the year when the weather is beautiful and more people are out on the roads traveling. AAA and local law enforcement is spreading the word about the “100 deadliest days” between Memorial Day weekend going through Labor Day Weekend and this is the time where there’s a rise in fatal teen […]
A new study published in the journal Addiction reveals that daily and near-daily marijuana use in the U.S. now surpasses high-frequency alcohol consumption. According to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 17.7 million Americans reported using marijuana daily or almost daily in 2022, compared to 14.7 million who reported the same […]
Lauryn Hill’s debut album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, has been named the number one album on Apple Music’s inaugural 100 Best Albums list. Released in August 1998, this critically acclaimed album won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. Ebro Darden, Apple Music’s Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B, emphasized that the […]
The Strong Museum in Rochester, NY, has reopened its “Wegmans Super Kids Market” exhibit after a temporary closure for renovations. The exhibit, which allows children to simulate shopping at a Wegmans store, reopened on May 22, 2024, with new features including a manager’s stand and a cake decorating area. Several sections of the exhibit have […]
Join the Town of Irondequoit, Irondequoit Public Library, and ERASE for a screening of the documentary “Home Access Denied” followed by a panel discussion on racial covenants that are commonly found in property deeds. The 20 minute film is about the history and legacy of residential segregation in Greater Rochester and the ways ordinary people are […]