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Yesterday, Rochester’s own Maia Chaka was officially welcomed to the 2021 roster of game officials by the NFL and has since made history, becoming the first Black female official since the NFL was formed in 1920. Chaka, a graduate from Edison Career & Technology High School, gave a statement to the NFL, saying: “I am […]

According to a video released by Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Monroe County Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza, the downward trend of COVID-19 cases is continuing to decline across the Finger Lakes Region. After having the highest case rate in the region a few weeks ago, the Monroe County Health Department […]

The new mass COVID-19 vaccination site at the old Kodak Hawkeye parking lot had a great opening day. The first 1000 inoculations were performed without any problems and participants had nothing but good things to say about the experience. Nick Brandreth, a Rochester resident commented, saying: “It was real easy to get through it, it […]

The Rochester Young Black Professionals ran a food drive yesterday to help the 60,000 families in Rochester that are or will be suffering from food insecurity related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The food drive was coordinated between multiple locations and over 100 cars with trunks full of food arrived to donate. Volunteer Cassandra Scott gave […]

After completing a contract tracing protocol at School No. 29, Rochester City School Districts have announced that they will be reopening on Monday. The news comes after one of the 8 employees that tested positive for COIVD-19 passed away. According to the contract tracing results, the conclusions point to an on-campus transmission scenario that did […]

Los Angeles native and NBA Star Russell Westbrook is planning to open a middle and a high school. “The Russell Westbrook Why Not? Academy will deliver world-class education to South Los Angeles youth grades 6 through 12. Westbrook and his wife Nina Earl, who have three children are working on the academy together with Westbrook’s […]

A new mass Covid19 vaccination site will open on Wednesday March 3 at the Old Kodak Hawkeye parking lot on St Paul and Avenue E in Rochester, NY. This site was chosen for it’s accessibility by public transportation. Eligible residents of the city of Rochester can now make an appointment to get vaccination next week. […]

New York State Attorney General Leticia James announce Tuesday evening the Rochester police officers involved with the death of Daniel Prude will face no criminal charges. The announcement came after grand jury decided not to indict the police officers. Daniel Prude death was ruled a homicide the Medical Examiner last year. The Department Of Justice […]

Yesterday, Wegmans announced that it would be able to begin distributing vaccinations to two groups: those 65 and older and its own pharmacy employees. Until the infrastructure is tested, the company will only be administering the vaccine to these groups until told otherwise. If you are over 65, you an use this link here to […]

Yesterday, New York State Attorney General Letitia James told the public that a grand jury would not be charging any of the officers involved in the death of Daniel Prude. Activists organized a march in response to this decision that began where Daniel Prude was killed by Rochester Police on Jefferson Ave. The march continued […]