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Former President Donald Trump has arrived at a Manhattan courthouse to begin jury selection for his hush money trial, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges. The case involves 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records to suppress stories potentially harmful to his 2016 presidential […]
Sunday night a Syracuse police officer and an Onondaga County Sheriff’s deputy were killed in the line of duty. The officers were doing an investigation into a stolen vehicle that led police on a chase to a home where gunfire was exchanged leaving both officers and suspect hit. The officers and suspect were taken to […]
The women’s college basketball season was phenomenal for the 2024 – 2023 season and Monday night April 15th the WNBA draft will take place in Brooklyn New York. Some of the top names coming out from Women’s NCAA basketball like Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Rochester’s own Dyaisha Fair will be having their names […]
“ComicView” has historically served as a launching pad for many successful Black comedians like Mike Epps and Kevin Hart, and offers a platform for comedians to perform material that resonates deeply with Black audiences. Alumni of the show and the new class of 2024 reflect on the show’s impact, noting its unique blend of humor […]
Mike Casey, the U.S. Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, describes a daunting and expanding spectrum of threats facing the United States, including foreign espionage, cyberattacks, and economic espionage. Having served over two decades in Congress and as staff director for the Senate Intelligence Committee, Casey is intimately familiar with these challenges. NPR […]
April is Donate Life Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the lifesaving potential of organ donation. Kathy Calcagno, a quadruple transplant recipient from East Rochester, is a living testament to this cause. Calcagno experienced a sudden cardiac arrest at 26 while working in her family restaurant. Despite being an athlete and leading a healthy lifestyle, […]
In Rochester, New York, a child was inadvertently kidnapped when their mother left them in a car that was subsequently stolen. This incident occurred on April 4, as reported by the Irondequoit Police Department (IPD). The mother had left the child in the vehicle with the keyfob in the ignition while she visited a dollar […]
In 2023, Angel J. Nelson, a 22-year-old college senior and hotel receptionist from Miami, Florida, introduced the world to “Trap Rock,” a fusion of Trap and Rock music. Her unique sound went viral on TikTok with the release of her single “Broke,” combining southern Rap beats with Rock influences, capturing 250,000 views and nearly 80,000 […]
Issues with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form have caused severe disruptions in the college admissions process. A delayed rollout and technical glitches have prevented timely delivery of financial aid information, leaving many high school seniors uncertain about their college costs for the upcoming year. This uncertainty complicates their decision-making ahead […]
The topic of Black Maternal Health was 1st mentioned on the Black Maternal Health Matters Podcast EP. 1 – 103.9 WDKX Thanks To Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc – Theta Alpha Zeta Chapter. The University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Regional Health also hosted an event this past week, on ways they can work […]
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