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Kristopher Culbertson, 42, of Canandaigua, was arrested after a vehicle search uncovered illegal weapons and gear, including an assault rifle, high-capacity magazines, a loaded handgun, and body armor, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Culbertson, originally from Colorado, is barred by court order from owning such weapons. He was charged with criminal possession of […]
The Rochester Teachers Association (RTA) has filed class action lawsuits against the Rochester City School District after nearly 150 teachers reported not being paid for summer work. The payroll issue, which began in early July, remains unresolved for some staff. The district attributes the problem to a software switch to the Oracle platform. Despite union […]
Vivian Ayers, a celebrated poet and playwright and the mother of Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, has passed away at the age of 102. Known for her cultural and literary contributions, Ayers was recently honored by NASA for her poem “Hawk,” recognized as a “Hidden Figure” of the Apollo 11 mission. Her daughter Debbie Allen […]
Rochester officials announced that the Broad Street Bridge will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 23–24, 2025, for debris removal from the Genesee River. The Department of Environmental Services will lead the effort. The closure affects both vehicles and pedestrians, with exceptions for emergency vehicles. Drivers are advised to use nearby […]
The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester is distributing over 500 school supply bags, donated by local businesses, partners, and Walmart shoppers. Volunteers packed the bags Tuesday, and they will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, at the Salvation Army building on Liberty Pole Way in […]
A new phishing scam is circulating in New York, sending text messages that appear to be from the DMV about “unpaid penalties” or traffic tickets. The messages link to fake DMV websites designed to steal personal information. Monroe County Clerk Jamie Romeo warns that the DMV never verifies information via calls or texts. Residents are […]
ROC the Block, a community block party-style job fair series, is holding its third event Wednesday at the Salvation Army on West Avenue. The series began June 11 at The International Plaza and continues weekly on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The final fair is scheduled for Sept. 24 at Parcel 5. Employers […]
Gladys Knight, 81, has responded to allegations from her son, Shanga Hankerson, who claims her husband William Macdowell is financially and mentally abusive and is forcing her to continue performing despite alleged health concerns. Hankerson cited incidents suggesting cognitive decline and filed a complaint with North Carolina’s Department of Human Services. However, Knight told PEOPLE […]
Walmart has issued a recall for select lots of its Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp after the FDA detected low levels of Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in shrimp imported from Indonesia. Though the contamination was below federal intervention levels, the FDA recommended consumers discard the affected products or return them for a refund. The […]
Boxing fans are stunned as Gervonta “Tank” Davis agrees to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in an exhibition match on November 14, 2025, at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. The 135-pound Davis is facing criticism for choosing this bout over a rematch with Lamont Roach Jr., who publicly mocked him on social media. Paul, who typically fights […]
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