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Earlier this week, seventeen members of Congress were among those arrested during an abortion rights demonstration outside the Supreme Court. According to the U.S. Capitol Police, they made a total of 35 arrests for crowding, obstructing, or incommoding. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Representative Carolyn Maloney were among those arrested. Rep. Carolyn Maloney stated: “There is […]

The event that brought many Rochesterians to shut down at the Main Street Armory is now, unfortunately, being held at Cornerstone Church in Batavia. The event was just canceled earlier this week, announced by the Armory owners after months of people boycotting the event space, as well as well-known acts canceling gigs. Many protested that […]

If you have been wondering what you can do to impact the lives of young people in the city we have some information for you. This upcoming school year there is an opportunity for you to mentor a student. The Rochester City School District is looking for Black and Latino professionals to be a mentor […]

The City of Rochester has enacted Cool Sweep for Tuesday as temperatures will reach close to 90 degrees. Wednesday is expected to climb into the 90’s as well so Cool Sweep will be  good way to cool off. During Cool Sweep Durand Eastman Beach will be open 12 noon – 7 pm instead of normal […]

Yesterday, New York State announced that they will be awarding grants totaling $12 million through February 28, 2026, to fund family opportunity centers, which are community-based or school-based programs that provide services that strengthen families and improve safety and wellbeing of children and families. This initiative is a collaboration between the New York State Office […]

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that SUNY and CUNY community colleges will receive $5 million in funding to support the creation or enhancement of short-term credential programs or course offerings that provide pathways to employment in the cannabis industry. Governor Hochul stated: “New York’s new cannabis industry is creating exciting opportunities, and we will ensure […]

If you’ve been following the Main Street Armory, you might have noticed that many acts have started to drop performances or locals protesting the Armory due to them planning to host a very conservative event, the ReAwaken America Tour. According to the organizers of that event, it hosts speakers on “freedom, faith, family, health and […]

Over the weekend, United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline went live nationwide. This 988 hotline is designed to be as easy to remember and use as 911, but instead of a dispatcher sending police, firefighters, or paramedics, it will connect callers with trained mental health counselors. According to the National Academy of […]

On the evening of July 16th, the New York Lottery officials announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold at a Wegmans in Webster, New York. This unidentified individual won 37,556.50 from the New York Lottery’s Take 5. If you haven’t played, Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of 1 through 39. The drawing […]

Congratulations goes out to Rochester’s own Darnell Wilson for being awarded the Carnegie Medal. One of North American’s highest civilian honors. The recognition is given to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree to save the life of another. On December 23, 2019, 32-year-old Darnell Wilson risked his life when he came to […]