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The White House budget office has ordered a pause on all federal grants and loans, according to an internal memorandum sent Monday, potentially impacting trillions in government spending and halting public programs that affect millions of Americans. Federal agencies “must temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance,” White […]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence has been confirmed in Rochester, NY, amid a nationwide immigration crackdown under the Trump administration. Here’s what you need to know: ICE Operations in Rochester: Rochester Mayor Malik Evans confirmed that ICE agents were active in the area, but the city was not notified or involved in their […]
On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of Dominic Pezzola, a Rochester native and member of the Proud Boys, who was involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Pezzola, initially sentenced to 10 years in prison, had his sentence reduced to time served as of January 20, 2025. […]
The transition of power on Inauguration Day involves a meticulous operation as the White House staff works with precision to move out one first family and prepare for the next. President-elect Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump return to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for a second time, making the process smoother due to their familiarity […]
The vibe shift is real 😂 https://t.co/DjH5LRsL8N — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 19, 2025
Did you get an unwelcomed surprise in the mail last year? New York’s Automated Work Zone speed Enforcement Program issued more than 44-thousand speeding citations in Monroe County. The construction or maintenance zone cameras were placed along spots on I-390, I-490 and NY 104 for several weeks toward the back half of 2024. If the radar […]
Mary Lupien, a Rochester city councilmember, will be running for mayor. Lupien formally announce her candidacy, her campaign manager, Dylan Dailor, confirmed her intention to run to News 8 Tuesday night. A resident of the North Winton Village, Lupien, a Democrat, represents the East District. Asked why Lupien is challenging a fellow Democrat, Dailor says […]
Rochester City Council member Willie Lightfoot announced that he won’t be seeking reelection and will be leaving his position at the end of his term. Willie Lightfoot began his political career in 2005 starting as County Legislator in 2005. Rochester City Councilmember Willie Lightfoot to leave office, won’t seek reelection
Last Friday Mayor Malik Evans officially launched his re-election campaign for Rochester City Mayor. Mayor Evans slogan for his campaign is “We Not Me”. Last week his opponent Shashi Sinha announced that he’s looking to put his name in the race. Rochester Mayor Malik Evans launches re-election bid
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to “unconditional discharge” in his criminal hush money case. Trump, who attended the hearing remotely, was found guilty in a New York court of falsifying business records in connection with a payment to adult star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.
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