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Tyler Perry is launching the Dream Collective, a new initiative to support aspiring filmmakers from marginalized backgrounds. Beginning April 17, the multi-phase program will guide selected applicants through mentorship, virtual training, and hands-on film development. Five grand prize winners will receive $30,000 and a chance to produce their short films at Tyler Perry Studios in […]
An 18-year-old man was arrested at Mendon Ponds Park after giving Monroe County deputies false identification, including a passport belonging to his father. After failing to confirm his identity, Border Patrol was called. The teen, Marco Antonio Cela Mayancela, was charged with unlicensed operation of a vehicle and handed over to federal agents. A woman […]
Greece Police are crediting drone technology for helping arrest burglary suspect Jaiquan Goins. Officers responded to a home break-in and used drones equipped with thermal cameras to track the suspect, leading to his arrest. Goins, who has a history of similar offenses, was charged with second-degree burglary. Officials say drones have become vital in everything […]
President Trump suggested that the Signal messaging platform used by his national security team to discuss the Houthi strike may be “defective.” In defense of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and national security adviser Mike Waltz amid a Signal leak scandal, Trump criticized the encrypted service without detailing specific issues. CIA Director John Ratcliffe, who participated […]
A video has revealed a Rochester Police officer assisting Border Patrol and Homeland Security during a traffic stop, an action city officials claim violates policy. The incident occurred Monday night at Lyell Avenue and Whitney Street, where officers made individuals exit a van and helped handcuff them, against city regulations. An internal investigation is underway, […]
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office will announce details regarding a significant narcotics and firearms bust in the Finger Lakes region on Thursday afternoon. While specifics are scarce, the operation involved multiple agencies, including the ATF, Geneva Police Department, New York State Police, and the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Ontario County Sheriff’s Office expected to announce […]
Study says It found that 71% of Americans have lent money to friends without being repaid, and nearly 40% would consider ending a friendship over unpaid debts. A significant portion, about 75%, would do so for amounts as small as $500. The report also revealed that asking a friend to repay a loan is among […]
New requirements for Social Security recipients mandate that key benefits be accessed only online or in person, leaving many older adults confused and anxious about how this will affect their payments. Starting March 31, phone services will be discontinued, pushing recipients to rely on online platforms or visits to Social Security offices. While President Trump […]
A father and son from Pittsford face serious charges for allegedly creating fake identities to obtain over 30 credit cards, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent payments. Prosecutors report that since January 2015, major financial institutions, including JP Morgan Chase and American Express, flagged suspicious credit activity in Rochester. The duo is […]
Mayor Malik D. Evans on the Passing of School of the Arts Student “I was very sorry to learn about the tragedy involving a 15-year-old Rochester student yesterday. My heart goes out to her family and friends, and community members who were affected. I encourage those who are struggling—or who know someone who is—to seek […]
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