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Former Vice President Kamala Harris, along with other prominent Democratic leaders, condemned the shooting of conservative Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah on Wednesday. President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk died on Wednesday evening. “I am deeply disturbed by the shooting in Utah. Doug and I send our prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family,” Harris, […]
A tense encounter unfolded Tuesday on Westminster Road in Rochester, where federal immigration officers confronted two roofers and drew a large crowd of protesters. Cell phone video obtained by News 8 Wednesday shows Maria Garcia, program director of the Western New York Coalition of Farmworker Serving Agencies, questioning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents about whether […]
September 9, 2025 Monroe County Board of Elections Marks National Voter Registration Day with Countywide Proclamation The Monroe County Board of Elections will host a press conference on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Atrium at 39 West Main Street to recognize National Voter Registration Day (NVRD). National Voter Registration Day, established […]
Three roofers in Rochester, NY, who sustained serious injuries on the job, now face potential deportation after filing a lawsuit. Attorney Albert Parisi revealed that the men, newly arrived immigrants, were injured while subcontracted by a local roofing company. After seeking legal recourse, immigration authorities began investigating, raising concerns about retaliation. The case follows a […]
Monroe County First Assistant District Attorney Perry Duckles is set to serve as the county’s interim district attorney following Sandra Doorley’s retirement Sunday, according to a spokesperson for the DA’s office. The first assistant automatically takes on the responsibilities of the DA during a vacancy and stays in the role until a successor is elected […]
Governor Hochul announced that over $4 million had been awarded to Monroe County for Youth Employment Programs to support the state’s fight against gun violence. Studies show that at-risk youth are less likely to engage in violence if they have a job. With this in mind, Hochul announced her plan to combat gun violence among youth. […]
In a pivotal 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has allowed the Biden administration to cut $783 million in DEI-related research grants, overturning a previous block. The ruling affects numerous existing NIH grants and has sparked backlash from public health groups and Democratic attorneys general. While future DEI cuts are temporarily restricted, the decision signals a […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a second immigration detention facility, nicknamed “Deportation Depot,” to be built at Baker Correctional Institution. This follows the controversial opening of “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Everglades, now facing civil rights lawsuits. The new site, 43 miles from Jacksonville, could house up to 2,000 detainees and be operational within weeks. DeSantis […]
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will host this year’s Kennedy Center Honors ceremony after announcing a lineup of honorees he approved as part of his effort to remake cultural institutions he has deemed too liberal. Trump, who installed himself as chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in February, tapped “I […]
President Trump has announced plans to deploy the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and place the city’s police under federal control, citing concerns about “violent gangs” and homelessness. He also pledged to eliminate “slums,” though without offering specifics. However, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser refuted his claims, stating that the city is not experiencing a crime […]
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