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At least five historically Black colleges locked down campuses, canceled classes or ordered students to shelter in place after receiving “credible threats” of violence on Thursday. Many of the precautionary measures are no longer in place. Alabama State University, Clark Atlanta College, Hampton University, Southern University and Virginia State University were among those affected. Southern […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Higher Ground, the company headed by Barack and Michelle Obama, is producing a series with, Larry David is returning to HBO. David will star in, co-write and executive produce a sketch comedy series about American history. Curb Your Enthusiasm writer/executive producer Jeff Schaffer and David will write the series, and Schaffer is also set to direct. The pair […]
The Rochester City School District is actively seeking public input on how to implement a statewide bell-to-bell cell phone ban set to take effect this fall. The district, which serves 22,000 students, held its first public meeting Tuesday to discuss the policy, which will restrict the use of cell phones and other internet-enabled devices such […]
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