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Over the weekend, we lost a member of the WDKX family.
Written by Jasmine It’s that time of year again, the smell of learning is in the air and the sound of school bells can be heard ‘round the world!! Some students in the greater Rochester area have already been in class for a few days now, but for most tomorrow is the big day! Here’s […]
Written by DJ Sight There may be changes to some schools buses in the state of New York. Some districts in the state will be implementing cameras on the stop arm of the buses. The state says they estimated at least 50,000 drivers illegally pass school buses every day and, with the cameras on the […]
Written by Jasmine Congratulations are in order… The Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ) has been named the “National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2019 Professional Chapter of the Year”!! ?????? I had the pleasure of meeting with RABJ President, Richard J. McCollough, and VP of Print, Kevin Hicks, to discuss the many different ways […]
Written by DJ Sight There were a few upsets in this year’s Monroe County Primary Elections. Adam Bello pulls a victory over Cheryl Dinolfo to become the first Democratic Monroe County Executive in 30 years. Reports say, this year Monroe County had a larger turn out then past elections. This year was the 1st time […]
Written by Atu Listeners, it’s your opportunity to win tickets to see Chris Brown’s Indigoat Tour September 10th at the Keybank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Featuring Tory Lanez, Ty Dolla $ign, Joyner Lucas and Yella Beezy! When you hear any song by Chris Brown followed by Chris Brown’s latest single “Heat” be the 45th caller […]
Written by Jasmine Back in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, the American Dream was all about getting a good paying career, marrying the love of your life, buying the white picket fence house and having 2.5 kids. Now, though… not so much. Nowadays, marriage rates in the U.S. have been on a consistent decline since […]
Written by Jasmine Wegmans will be hosting open interviews at its Pittsford location on Monroe Avenue today, Tuesday, November 4th from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. The company is looking to fill full-time and part-time positions in it’s culinary department. While at the open interview, candidates will have the opportunity to speak with current Wegmans […]
Written by Jaheim With school creeping in closer and closer, the principles and staff at Clara Barton School No. 2 had a kickback welcoming anyone getting ready for the new school year. School #2 had an orientation BBQ with free food, snacks, activities, free haircuts/edge ups and free book bags. All over were kids in […]
Written by Jasmine The numbers are back from New York’s first ever early voting period and it seems the initiative to increase voter turnout has paid off. According to the New York State Board of Elections, more than 256,000 residents participated in early voting. Of that total, 13,892 of those individuals were residents of Monroe County. […]