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Late Friday evening, a peaceful protest that began as a rally to demand justice for Daniel Prude’s death at the hands of Rochester Police Officers. Around 2000 people attended the rally, beginning at Martin Luther King Jr. Park and marching towards East Avenue at around 6:00pm. There were speeches from concerned citizens and Daniel Prude’s […]
Health officials in Monroe County are seeing connections with a recent spread of COVID-19 and a church service that took place in Spencerport. Authorities are encouraging anyone who attended services at the Slavic Pentecostal Church on West Ridge Road, at any time since August 23, to contact the department of health by calling (585) 753-5555 or […]
Police fired pepper balls at protesters again tonight on Court Street, after protesters refused to leave the area. Police have declared the protest an “unlawful assembly.” The amount of protesters are in the thousands tonite much large than last night following a peaceful gathering at Martin Luther King Jr. Park earlier Friday evening.
Parents and students are you ready for this school year? Whether you are ready or not going back to school a positive mindset is a must! Especially as we enter into this school year in particular with either hybrid or online only learning. So what are you doing or have you done in the spirit […]
Monroe Libraries are getting set up to give children a helping hand this September as the school year begins. The library system is also reaching out to teachers as well, making sure they have extra help by providing games, tutors, supplies and other resources to assist with the transition to online learning, Children’s Services Consultant with […]
Seven Rochester Police Officers are now suspended from the RPD as the investigation into Daniel Prude’s death continues. Mayor Lovely Warren made the announcement during a press conference Thursday afternoon. “Mr. Prude lost his life because of the actions of our police officers.” – Mayor Warren said. The names of the officers are Sgt. Michael […]
The Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women has awarded two institutions with a federal grant to fight against domestic violence. Niagara University in Lewiston was given $300,00 and Nazareth College in Rochester got $297,000 from the Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus Program. The Department of […]
All eyes are on Rochester, NY after body cam footage went viral of an incident involving the Rochester Police Department that led to the death of Daniel Prude. As protestors took over the intersection of the incident, questions about the death of the 41-year old black man from Chicago started to circulate online. Here are […]
As reported by the Democrat & Chronicle, “A Black man died of asphyxiation after Rochester police officers trying to take him into protective custody pinned him to the ground while restraining him. The incident occurred in March, two months before George Floyd’s very similar death in Minneapolis touched off nationwide protests, yet it didn’t become public until […]
Avenue Black Box Theater is now the proud owner of a Steinway Boston 126E upright piano that was signed by 15 time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys. Andy Nahas won the turquoise piano at an auction to support “MusiCares COVID-19 Relief” and later decided to donate it to the local theater. He gave a press […]