News
Page: 135
Statewide efforts to prevent tragedies involving those suffering a mental health crisis are continuing nearly four years after the death of Daniel Prude on March 23, 2020, after he was taken into custody by Rochester police during a mental hygiene arrest. At a public meeting in Rochester City Council chambers Thursday, attendees pushed for reforms outlined […]
Rochester native Danielle Ponder, a remarkable singer/songwriter with a unique blend of blues, R&B, soul, and “trip-hop,” talks to BET about leaving her law practice, growing up in a musically inclined, spiritual family, and being shaped by her brother’s incarceration, leading her to pick up the guitar and eventually pursue law to fight for justice […]
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have achieved a medical milestone by transplanting a kidney from a genetically engineered pig into a 62-year-old man, marking the first procedure of its kind. This groundbreaking operation offers hope to the hundreds of thousands of Americans suffering from kidney failure, as the transplanted kidney, which began producing […]
Nearly 21 years after the murder of RUN-DMC co-founder and legendary DJ Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizell), the case was resolved with the conviction of Ronald Washington, a childhood friend, and Karl Jordan Jr., his godson, who now face life in prison. In their first public comments since the verdict, Mizell’s sons, TJ and Jesse, […]
An investigative report by the Associated Press, conducted in Andhra Pradesh, India, and released by the Chicago-based Corporate Accountability Lab, exposes the harsh and abusive working conditions within the Indian shrimp industry, the leading supplier of shrimp to the U.S. 40% of shrimp consumed in the U.S. comes from India. The report reveals the dangerous […]
New York state has authorized pharmacies to provide birth control without a prescription, a move announced by Governor Kathy Hochul and Health Commissioner James McDonald. This landmark decision, effective from Tuesday, March 19, 2024, is designed to enhance accessibility to contraceptives and underscore the state’s commitment to women’s health rights. The approved measure permits pharmacists […]
R. Kelly, the embattled R&B singer currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for child pornography and sex trafficking charges, is suing the United States government to reclaim $28,000 seized from his prison commissary account. This fund was appropriated by the federal government to settle a judgment against him. The lawsuit is part of Kelly’s ongoing […]
In light of recent safety incidents involving United Airlines, including a panel falling off an aircraft and another jet losing a wheel on takeoff, CEO Scott Kirby has announced a review of the airline’s safety training procedures for employees. Kirby reassured customers that safety remains the airline’s paramount concern and outlined upcoming measures such as […]
A boil water advisory was issued for parts of the city following the discovery of a body in the Highland Park Reservoir on the morning of March 19, 2024. The water was promptly shut off and rerouted, with police and water bureau officials responding to the scene. Initial tests indicated the water was clear of […]
HEAP has extended their assistance program application deadline until April 12th. Applications can be accepted online and at local departments of social services. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA (ny.gov)
WDKX Holiday Stream