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Col. James H. Harvey III, a 101-year-old Tuskegee Airman, is speaking out against the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs under President Trump. Harvey, a decorated pilot and member of the historic all-Black 332nd Fighter Group, recalls proving critics wrong during World War II and the Korean War. Recently, the Air Force briefly […]
Tiger Woods confirmed his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of Donald Trump, via a post on X, writing “Love is in the air.” The golf legend shared two photos, one showing the couple smiling together and another of them in a hammock. The couple had been spotted at events together recently, including a […]
Monroe County and the city of Rochester have established a new Deaf Equity Council, announced on Monday. The council aims to improve communication and understanding between elected officials and the deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing communities, addressing gaps in access and support. https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/shaping-the-future-monroe-county-launches-new-deaf-equity-council/
Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died Sunday at her home in Utah at the age of 49. Love’s family announced her death Sunday night on social media, saying she was “in her home surrounded by family” when she died. “With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia […]
A 19-year-old man, Dhymere Bailey, was arraigned on Saturday in Rochester City Court for the homicide of 39-year-old Sandra Blanding. He pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. The incident occurred Wednesday morning near a vacant lot on Spencer Street. Police apprehended Bailey on Friday after he attempted […]
Michelle Obama shared that she has no intention of entering politics, citing her daughters’ well-being as the primary reason. Speaking on Kylie Kelce’s podcast, the former First Lady explained that her daughters, Sasha and Malia, faced intense public scrutiny during Barack Obama’s presidency and deserve a life away from the spotlight. Obama said she was […]
New York State Police issued over 11,500 tickets during their St. Patrick’s Day weekend enforcement campaign. The crackdown included sobriety checkpoints, underage drinking enforcement, and increased patrols targeting speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive behavior. A total of 239 people were arrested for DWI, and officers investigated 563 crashes, none of which were fatal. In the […]
Deputy Dominic Kujawa of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has been indicted for allegedly allowing fights between inmates at the Monroe County Jail. According to Sheriff Todd Baxter, Kujawa not only failed to intervene in violent altercations but also enabled them. An internal investigation was launched after an incarcerated individual reported the misconduct. Kujawa now […]
Eugene “Big U” Henley, a known hip-hop industry figure and alleged leader of the Rollin’ 60s Crips, has been indicted in a sweeping RICO case. Federal prosecutors accuse him of running a criminal enterprise involved in murder, fraud, extortion, and racketeering. The 107-page indictment alleges Henley extorted athletes and celebrities like Draymond Green and Shaquille […]
A growing number of European tourists are reporting extended detentions by U.S. border officials, raising international concerns. Among them is German citizen Lucas Sielaff, who was held for 16 days after a routine border crossing from Mexico into the U.S. with his American fiancée. He was accused of violating his 90-day tourist permit, despite only […]
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