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One high school senior at Monroe High School was presented with the 2025 Wyoma Best Scholarship for Future Journalists. The scholarship, presented by the Rochester Association of Black Journalists, is awarded every year to a student who plans to major in a field of study relating to broadcast journalism, print, or film. Adriana Morales is […]
The Trump administration has stripped Harvard University of its ability to enroll international students, a move announced by the Department of Homeland Security. Citing accusations of the university fostering antisemitism, collaborating with the Chinese Communist Party, and failing to curb campus unrest, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem declared that admitting foreign students is a privilege, not […]
Platform Expansion & Format Update The beloved children’s show Sesame Street will launch its 56th season this summer on Netflix, after HBO Max chose not to renew its contract last year. While classic episodes will remain on HBO Max until 2027, the new 25-episode season will stream same-day on Netflix, PBS, and PBS Kids. N […]
Voters in school districts throughout New York State—excluding the city districts of New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers—will head to the polls Tuesday to decide on 2025–26 school budgets and board of education seats. Polling times differ by district. School budget and board votes to be held Tuesday across Rochester-Finger Lakes region
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join us at this one-day event designed for high school students and young adults (up to age 21), focused on building confidence and developing skills for college, careers, and community life. Lunch will be provided.To register, please visit: www.baberrochester.org Location:Baber African Methodist Episcopal Church550 Meigs […]
The Rochester City School District has passed a $1.1 billion budget for 2025–26 with a focus on improving literacy and math skills, reducing absenteeism, and increasing mental health support. Despite declining enrollment, funding rose due to increased grants for students with disabilities. The plan includes hiring more counselors and psychologists and aligns with the district’s […]
New York State is warning parents about a dangerous social media trend encouraging students to short-circuit school-issued laptops, causing battery fires and releasing toxic fumes. The state’s Office of Fire Prevention and Control issued alerts after multiple incidents were reported in Colorado, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Schools are urging families to speak with students about the […]
President Donald Trump has fired Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, with more than a year remaining in her 10-year term. The termination came via a late-night email from the White House, part of a broader purge of federal officials seen as ideologically misaligned with the administration. […]
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