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Brighton High School had to be put on hold for a short time after an emergency was put in place when several students and staff members were stung by bees during a fire drill. Some individuals had severe reactions after being stung. String of bee stings prompts brief hold-in-place at Brighton High School (13wham.com)
Certain areas in Webster saw high levels of flooding water after Tuesday storms. BREAKING: Crazy scene on 250 in Webster. @news10nbc pic.twitter.com/efqKaM7BW5 — Berkeley Brean (@whec_bbrean) September 9, 2024 Flooding at the Hard Rd exit off of 104 East in Webster. Drive with caution @news10nbc pic.twitter.com/kNgFhC8Im1 — Marsha Augustin (@MarshaA_TV) September 9, 2024
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died Monday morning at home in New York’s […]
BET has partnered with HBCU Buzz, Live Nation Urban, and Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote to launch the “Vote Loud: HBCU Voter Registration Challenge.” The initiative encourages students, alumni, professors, and community members at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to register to vote and mobilize their communities ahead of the 2024 election. Participants […]
A new study has linked the use of personal care products, such as lotions and hair conditioners, to higher levels of phthalates—endocrine-disrupting chemicals—in young children. Phthalates, commonly found in plastics and personal care products, can interfere with hormones and are particularly concerning for children, as they may disrupt key developmental stages. Previous studies have connected […]
The Rochester area is honoring the victims of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks with several memorial ceremonies. The Brockport Fire District will hold a day-long vigil beginning at 8:30 a.m., with a flag-lowering and memorial bell ringing at 8:47 a.m. A closing ceremony with Taps will take place at 6:30 p.m. Highland Park will […]
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to debate in Philadelphia on Tuesday, marking their first face-off since Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee. The debate comes after significant shifts in the political landscape, including President Biden’s withdrawal from the race and Trump surviving an assassination attempt. Harris has regained ground […]
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a public safety update in Rochester, focusing on efforts to combat crime in the city. While she highlighted significant progress in reducing crime in 2024—including a 40% drop in shootings and a 58% decrease in car thefts—recent violent incidents have raised concerns. Hochul referenced a series of tragedies, including a homicide […]
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 14th, and get ready to give back to the community in a big way! From 12 PM to 2 PM, Nativity Preparatory Academy at 15 Whalin St, Rochester, NY will be buzzing with excitement as we host our 2nd Annual “Let’s Get Lit” event. For more details or if […]
Chicago SKY rookie sensation Angel Reese announced over the weekend she has a season ending injury to her wrist and plans to have surgery on this week. Angel Reese. Angel Reese was in conversation about receiving Rookie of the year award setting multiple records this season. Sky rookie Angel Reese’s season over with wrist injury – […]