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On Election Day, Lyft is offering 50% off a ride with the code “2020VOTE.”  The discount only includes a single ride and it caps at $10 off the total. The ride-sharing company also announced that it’s partnering with nonprofit organizations through the LyftUp program to offer more free and discounted rides to communities with limited […]

In a statement on Wednesday, the Rochester City School District announced that there will be no fall sports for the 2020 school year. There are hopes of a late start to the season on March 1st according to Superintendent Dr. Lesli Meyers-Small. The full statement reads: “The Rochester City School District is committed to the […]

Last week it was reported that two students from Rush Henrietta school district tested positive for covid-19. This week a high school student in the Spencerport Central school district has also tested positive for covid-19. According to reports the student hasn’t been on school campus yet this new school year. My questions are where are […]

The Federal Bureau Of Investigations is seeking information or videos that show “agitators” inciting violence during the protests. The FBI out of Buffalo says they want to maintain a safe environment for protestors in Rochester. So they are asking for the communities help with any media or information regarding the agitators. According to 13WHAM News, […]

Protesters demonstrating against the murder of Daniel Prude by the Rochester Police Department met this morning at City Hall around 8:30am. According to City officials, the employees decided to close early around 11am because the peaceful demonstration blocked the entrance of City Hall and made it difficult for anyone to enter. Free the People ROC […]

It was all good just a few weeks ago. On August 18th, the Rochester City Council had voted to fund development of a $16 million police sub-station for the Rochester Police Department on East Main Street. But things drastically changed after bodycam footage of Daniel Prude’s Mental Health Arrest was released. On Friday, three council […]

It was a busy day in the City of Rochester. Mayor Lovely Warren announced Monday would be RPD Cheif La’Ron Singletary’s last day. She also announced the suspension of the City Corporation Counsel Tim Curtain and Justin Roj the Communications Director. Both suspended without pay for 30 days for failure to act, inform, and follow […]

Saturday’s protest against the death of Daniel Prude by the Rochester Police Department was the shortest one yet, clocking in at only 4 hours after protestors threw bottles and police pepper sprayed the crowd. The police reported that they arrested at least one person and none of the officers were injured, but there is no […]

Charlamagne tha God has announced that he will be partnering up with iHeartMedia and starting the Black Effect Podcast Network. He will be leading the charge with his own syndicated radio show “The Breakfast Club.” The Black Effect Podcast Network will launch this fall and will include 18 podcasts, all selected by Charlamagne. The network […]

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced Wednesday that football, volleyball and competitive cheer fall seasons will be postponed until March 1, 2021. Low and moderate risk fall sports, meanwhile, are still authorized to begin practices on September 21.  As a result of fall high-risk sports being moved, the start date for […]