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The Rochester area is honoring the victims of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks with several memorial ceremonies. The Brockport Fire District will hold a day-long vigil beginning at 8:30 a.m., with a flag-lowering and memorial bell ringing at 8:47 a.m. A closing ceremony with Taps will take place at 6:30 p.m. Highland Park will […]
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a public safety update in Rochester, focusing on efforts to combat crime in the city. While she highlighted significant progress in reducing crime in 2024—including a 40% drop in shootings and a 58% decrease in car thefts—recent violent incidents have raised concerns. Hochul referenced a series of tragedies, including a homicide […]
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 14th, and get ready to give back to the community in a big way! From 12 PM to 2 PM, Nativity Preparatory Academy at 15 Whalin St, Rochester, NY will be buzzing with excitement as we host our 2nd Annual “Let’s Get Lit” event. For more details or if […]
Funeral services have been announced for Jillian Branciforte, a beloved teacher from the Greece Central School District who passed away in an accident on Friday. The district has not provided further details about the accident. Branciforte, an English and new language teacher at Greece Olympia High School, was remembered fondly by her students, who held […]
The Rochester Education Foundation (REF) has received a $10,000 donation from Advantage Federal Credit Union to support its student-focused programs. REF offers initiatives such as the Smile program, which funds parent-teacher organizations, and the College Access and Success program, which helps high school students navigate the college application process. The donation will enable REF to […]
Monroe County’s first Family Justice Center is being constructed at Skyview on the Ridge in Irondequoit, New York, with the goal of streamlining services for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. The project, supported by over $4 million in state funding, is a collaboration between the Willow Domestic Violence Center and the Child Advocacy Center […]
The off-Broadway play ‘Justice on Trial’ will be coming to Rochester on September 29. Written by Chad Lawson Cooper in 2016, the play addresses systemic racism, justice, and reparations by featuring historical figures such as Harriet Tubman and Emmett Till, who share their stories with a modern-day jury made up of people from different races. […]
On September 1, 2024, rapper GloRilla was honored with a key to her hometown, Memphis, during the city’s 901 Day celebration, which recognizes the 901 area code. The event was attended by Memphis Mayor Paul Young, rapper Kia Shine, and other community members. GloRilla expressed her gratitude on Instagram, acknowledging her deep connection to the […]
An 11-year-old boy has confessed to killing Joe Cornelius Sr., 82, a former interim mayor of Minden, Louisiana, and his daughter, Keisha Miles, 31. The boy, who was a relative of the victims, was arrested after initially giving a conflicting account of events. Police found the two victims with gunshot wounds at their home after […]
The City of Rochester has been awarded a $23 million federal grant to enhance pedestrian and biking safety, as part of the Safe Streets program from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funding will support projects outlined in the city’s Active Transportation and Vision Zero plans, aiming to reduce accidents and fatalities involving cyclists and […]