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The Gates Police said they recovered three credit/debit card skimming devices within the last 24 hours. They were found at Walmart on Chili Avenue on Sunday, at Dollar General on Spencerport Road on Monday, and at Dollar General on Chili Avenue on Monday. The devices transmit your credit card number and PIN to remote devices, […]
President Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at reshaping college athletics by banning “pay-for-play” NIL (name, image, likeness) deals and mandating scholarship protections for women’s and Olympic sports. The order threatens to withhold federal funds from noncompliant schools and directs agencies like the Department of Education and the FTC to enforce new regulations. […]
You’re invited to the ROC ROYAL 12th Annual Back 2 School Giveaway & Wellness Affair, happening on Saturday, August 16 at East High School, 1801 East Main Street, Rochester. Join us for a day of family fun, free resources, and community wellness as we help students gear up for the new school year. Event Highlights: […]
The city of Rochester issued a rare directive last week, requiring businesses along North Clinton Avenue to close early on Saturday following the Puerto Rican Festival. The festival, one of the city’s largest summer events, took place from Thursday through Saturday at Parcel Five in downtown Rochester. The order came in response to past incidents […]
The Biden-era “SAVE Plan,” which offered an interest-free pause on federal student loan payments, is set to expire on Friday. Borrowers can transition to an income-based repayment plan, but officials warn that monthly payments could more than double compared to what they paid under the SAVE Plan. The SAVE Plan, which paused interest and minimized […]
The memorial service for Rishard Harvey, the youngest son of Rev. Dr. Rickey B. Harvey, Sr. and Yvonne Harvey has been announced. A Celebration of life for the beloved Hampton University Senior will be hosted by Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, where his father serves as Senior Pastor. “Rishard’s light was so bright that even tragedy […]
Police responded to a warehouse around 4 p.m. Saturday and found a person dead from multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect had fled the scene. The incident reportedly followed an argument in a Wegmans parking lot, though it’s unclear if that’s where the shooting occurred. Police will release more details, including the victim’s name, at a […]
Tea, a dating app that lets women run background checks and share safety info, was hacked, exposing about 72,000 images, including 13,000 selfies and photo IDs. The breach, discovered on July 25, affected users who signed up before February 2024. No emails or phone numbers were accessed. Tea women’s dating safety app hit with data […]
Lawrence County, TN schools will no longer excuse absences with a doctor’s note. All absences are treated the same unless special arrangements are made. After eight unplanned absences, students may be referred to juvenile court and lose privileges like prom or graduation. Exceptions include verified chronic illness, emergencies, and certain religious or family events. https://people.com/doctors-notes-wont-excuse-child-absences-school-district-says-11778934#comments
Hip-hop producer Hitman Howie Tee has passed away at the age of 61. Born in the UK and raised in Brooklyn, Howie Tee was a foundational figure in early hip-hop, known for his work with The Real Roxanne, Special Ed, Chubb Rock, and more. Industry legends like Questlove, DJ Premier, and LL Cool J shared […]
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