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The Rochester school board voted to change 7 different school names, and one school is being named after Andrew A. Langston. The Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Monroe County Broadcasting Company and WDKX-FM. Andrew A. Langston Middle School at the Jefferson Campus at Edgerton Park. The schools are listed below, along with the district’s descriptions […]
A small plane, carrying two passengers, made a safe landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport after experiencing an unusual incident where its rear door detached mid-flight, according to the Associated Press. The event occurred on Monday around 5:30 p.m. as the aircraft was flying over Cheektowaga, a suburb a few miles south of the airport. […]
The special election to fill the vacancy of expelled New York Republican Congressman George Santos has become a focal point for testing Democratic strategies in swing districts crucial for House control in November. The race, dominated by immigration politics, features former Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi and Nassau County Republican legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip. With public […]
Killer Mike appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Monday, performing a gospel-inflected version of “Exit 9” from his latest solo album, “MICHAEL.” This appearance comes after an eventful week for the rapper, who won three rap Grammys and experienced a brief detainment by police under unclear circumstances. “MICHAEL” marks Killer Mike’s first […]
Hello Family, this is Nurse Bowick. Valentines’ day is upon us, so what is the 411 on love? OMG if you are under the age of 40, you may not know, that before Siri & Alexa 411 was the phone number we use to call for information. BTW, it still works. Let us talk about […]
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, once an underappreciated figure in the music industry, has posthumously earned the title of “Godmother of Rock ‘N’ Roll.” Renowned for blending the spiritual fervor of gospel with the electric vibrancy of R&B through her electric guitar mastery, Tharpe’s influence bridged the sacred and the secular in American music. Esteemed by contemporaries […]
Carl Weathers, known for his roles in iconic films such as the “Rocky” series and “Happy Gilmore,” made a poignant appearance in a Super Bowl advertisement for FanDuel, despite his recent passing at age 76. Before turning to acting, Weathers had a brief stint as a linebacker with the Oakland Raiders in the early 1970s. […]
On February 12, 2024, about 20 students and their teachers from five Rochester schools traveled to Albany to advocate for the Advanced Placement (AP) programs. The delegation aims to meet with state legislators to discuss the importance of sustaining AP program support. Their agenda includes addressing the funding for AP exam fees and the necessity […]
Rochester Red Wings’ General Manager, Dan Mason, announces a unique promotion for the team’s opening day. Mason, known as the “Duke of Doppler,” guarantees that if the temperature does not reach at least 50 degrees on the ballpark thermometer on opening day, fans can exchange their tickets for another home game in April or May. […]
The Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and coach Andy Reid, clinched their second consecutive Super Bowl title, setting their sights on a three-peat. Mahomes’ pivotal 3-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman in overtime secured a 25-22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, marking the Chiefs as the NFL’s ninth team to […]
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