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After a social media threat was made towards the Gate Chili high school campus, the person accused of making a threat online that prompted a lockout is now in custody. The threatening social media post was not made by a student and students were not threatened. Summer meals and all activities were canceled yesterday but […]

As Lizzo says, “it’s about damn time!” Nearly three years after her hit single, “Truth Hurts,” topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts, Lizzo has finally hit number 1 again with her single “About Damn Time.” The high-powered empowerment anthem is the first single from Lizzo’s new LP, Special, which debuted at the number two spot […]

Yesterday, on the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to support people with disabilities. The newly signed bill includes supported decision-making for those with a disability who reach adulthood shifting the support from guardianship to supported decision-making. Governor Hochul stated: “The Americans With Disabilities Act established a comprehensive […]

After ​​the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) approved Quest Diagnostics’ recent application or testing to identify Monkeypox, we are now able to further expand the state’s testing capacity. The testing uses real-time PCR technology to test samples from individuals who are showing symptoms of Monkeypox, such as vesicular rashes or pustules. New York […]

State and local leaders unveiled the completion of a $30 million, 112-unit, affordable housing development on Rochester’s Inner Loop near East Avenue. The development will offer inclusive and affordable housing on East Avenue along the Inner Loop, consisting of a five-story, 112-unit, apartment building. Included are 35 units set aside for elderly residents and 20 units […]

Scam Alert! The Boys and Girls Club of the city of Rochester is warning of someone attempting to scam city residents. There is an individual going door to door claiming they are raising money for the club, said the Boys and Girls club leaders. The area the person is going door to door is in […]

Since the pandemic and prior to there has been a lot of discussion on housing in the city of Rochester. With rising rent, evictions, housing quality, affordable home options, and foreclosures people are left with more questions than answers. Rochester City Councils Kim Smith will be holding input sessions to address housing in the city. […]

While many are hyped for the latter half of the year to view Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, many have used this time as reflection. One star in particular, Lupita Nyong’o, spoke after the announcement of the teaser trailer at Comicon and expressed her pride that they managed to make the film. Nyong’o stated: “It’s been […]

A bill that has been proposed for several weeks now is now in the hands of Governor Kathy Hochul, who must make the executive decision if she’s going to sign or veto on selling cats, dogs, and rabbits in stores. Those in favor say the measure will prevent puppy mills or kitten factories that treat […]

In there recent announcement, the New York State Education Department is accepting public comments on its proposed plan to restart the federally required accountability system for the 2022-23 school year based on results from the previous year. NYS Education Department Chancellor Lester Young stated: “Throughout the pandemic, the Department paused the federally mandated accountability system […]