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Hundreds of artists have signed a letter urging the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to reverse recent policy changes stemming from executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. The changes require grant applicants to avoid diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that could be seen as violating federal anti-discrimination laws and prohibit funding for […]
The U.S. Department of Education has issued a directive requiring schools and universities receiving federal funding to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within two weeks or risk losing financial support. This mandate extends President Trump’s executive order banning DEI initiatives, arguing they violate the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling on affirmative action by using […]
The Penfield Superintendent Dr. Tasha Potter confirmed that parents disrupted the Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. In response to the disruption, the school board President Dr. Emily Roberts ended the meeting and board members walked out. In a conversation with News 8, Dr. Potter made a statement about what she calls the hatred rooted […]
Sen. Ted Cruz has labeled over 3,400 National Science Foundation (NSF) grants as “woke DEI” research, claiming they promote ideological agendas instead of legitimate science. His report suggests that more than $2 billion of the NSF’s $9 billion budget has been used for projects advancing “neo-Marxist class warfare propaganda.” The flagged grants include research on […]
Elon Musk made a surprise appearance at the White House, where he denied accusations of leading a “hostile takeover” of the U.S. government. Standing alongside President Trump, he defended his cost-cutting initiatives and discussed his role in the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). Trump signed an order granting Doge increased authority to reduce […]
After decades of declining dairy consumption, milk is making a surprising comeback in the U.S. Sales of whole milk rose by 3.2% in 2024, while plant-based milk sales dropped by 5.9%. Factors driving this shift include changing nutritional priorities, concerns over ultraprocessed foods, and the resurgence of traditional values in American culture. The Make America […]
On February 5, Rochester Border Patrol agents arrested eight undocumented immigrants, four from Nicaragua and four from Mexico. Five of the individuals had final orders of removal, meaning an immigration judge had already ordered their deportation, but they had failed to leave the country. These five are now awaiting deportation, while the remaining three are […]
According to the lawsuit, Tina Bachman was working part-time as a house cleaner. She was cleaning a home in Penfield owned by the son-in-law and daughter of former Greece Deputy Town Supervisor Michelle Marini. The lawsuit claims Bachman learned there were investigations into the building of Greece Town Hall and renovations in the Penfield home. […]
The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office has launched an investigation into Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans following allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. DA Sandra Doorley will review the findings of an investigative report that accuses Evans of making inappropriate remarks to a female employee and violating the town’s anti-harassment policies. The report also includes […]
Mayor Malik Evans has earned the endorsement of the Monroe County Democratic Committee, which announced the designation on Saturday. The committee highlighted Evans as the “top vote-getter” among Democrats in Rochester. While expressing gratitude for the endorsement, Evans emphasized his continued focus on addressing key issues like violence, youth outreach, housing, and economics. He is […]
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