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Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that SUNY and CUNY community colleges will receive $5 million in funding to support the creation or enhancement of short-term credential programs or course offerings that provide pathways to employment in the cannabis industry. Governor Hochul stated: “New York’s new cannabis industry is creating exciting opportunities, and we will ensure […]

If you’ve been following the Main Street Armory, you might have noticed that many acts have started to drop performances or locals protesting the Armory due to them planning to host a very conservative event, the ReAwaken America Tour. According to the organizers of that event, it hosts speakers on “freedom, faith, family, health and […]

A Rochester police officer is on paid suspension following an incident involving an employee of Monroe Ambulance at Strong Memorial Hospital. On July 11, it’s alleged a paramedic bumped their door against the officer’s patrol car. The officer then detained the paramedic while she was tending to a patient. Last week, police chief David Smith […]

In honor of the late Gloria Langston, WDKX celebrates her birthday with the announcement of the upcoming WDKX Podcast Network, launching on August 1st. Gloria was a lover of literature and a well-known storyteller, constantly sharing stories from her life. To continue her legacy came the creation of the WDKX Podcast Network, a platform to […]

In case you haven’t been following the Doja Cat versus Noah Schnapp from Netflix’s Stranger things, here is a quick run down for you: Last week, Doja slid into the dm’s of Noah’s, asking if fellow Stranger things co-star, Joseph Quinn, was single. Well, Schnapp then screenshotted and shared that dm with everyone via TikTok, […]

Over the weekend, United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline went live nationwide. This 988 hotline is designed to be as easy to remember and use as 911, but instead of a dispatcher sending police, firefighters, or paramedics, it will connect callers with trained mental health counselors. According to the National Academy of […]

On the evening of July 16th, the New York Lottery officials announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold at a Wegmans in Webster, New York. This unidentified individual won 37,556.50 from the New York Lottery’s Take 5. If you haven’t played, Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of 1 through 39. The drawing […]

Congratulations goes out to Rochester’s own Darnell Wilson for being awarded the Carnegie Medal. One of North American’s highest civilian honors. The recognition is given to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree to save the life of another. On December 23, 2019, 32-year-old Darnell Wilson risked his life when he came to […]

Kanye West is being sued by Phantom Labs, a former production company that alleged that the legendary rapper/producer owes the organization millions in unpaid services. According to TMZ, the company filed a lawsuit against Ye between June 2021 to March 2022, demanding $7 million. The company noted that they worked on four weeks of Sunday […]

Check your dog treats! Stormberg Foods, a company that sells various dog treats, has recalled some of its dog treats after a sample tested positive for salmonella. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, the chicken in these dog treats, which were sold under three brands, were recalled after the North Carolina Department […]