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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 […]
According to a new memo reviewed by ABC News, President Donald Trump-appointed leadership of the Justice Department and the FBI found no evidence that notorious deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein kept a “client list” of associates whom he blackmailed or conspired with to victimize dozens of women. A review ordered by President Trump says, the department […]
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered an 8-hour, 44-minute speech early July 3, 2025, delaying the vote on President Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax and spending cut bill. Jeffries, using the “magic minute” rule that allows party leaders unlimited speaking time during debate, used his remarks to denounce the bill’s proposed tax breaks for the wealthy […]
Mayoral candidates Michael Hepburn and Emilio González protested Miami’s decision to delay the 2025 election to 2026. Critics say the change is unconstitutional and should go to a voter referendum. Supporters argue it boosts turnout and saves money. Miami mayoral candidates want election’s year delay on referendum
Senate Republicans passed Trump’s tax and spending bill 51-50, with VP JD Vance breaking the tie. The bill extends 2017 tax cuts and cuts Medicaid, SNAP, and clean energy funding. It now faces tough opposition in the House. Senate Republicans pass Trump tax bill with Medicaid, SNAP cuts : NPR
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Adrian Clouatre is speaking out after his wife, Paola Clouatre, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a routine green card appointment in New Orleans. Paola, a 25-year-old Mexican national who entered the U.S. as a child seeking asylum, was arrested in May due to a 2018 deportation order […]
A new executive order from President Trump mandates that U.S. commercial drivers must speak and read English proficiently, triggering anxiety among non-native English speakers in the trucking industry. Effective Wednesday, the regulation bars drivers who cannot communicate clearly in English from operating commercial vehicles, reversing Obama-era flexibility. Inspectors will now conduct interviews and test sign […]
Maryland Governor Pardons 7,000 for Cannabis Offenses As part of a Juneteenth clemency effort, Maryland Governor Wes Moore pardoned nearly 7,000 people convicted of misdemeanor cannabis possession and launched a $400 million homeownership program targeting underserved communities. The initiative expands on Moore’s 2024 order that cleared over 175,000 convictions. Tied to his broader equity agenda, […]
Mayor of Rochester – Democratic Primary Malik Evans (Incumbent) 7,601 57% ✅ Mary Lupien 4,431 33% Shashi Sinha 1,329 10% Winner: Malik Evans (D) – Renominated for Mayor Rochester City Council (At-Large) – Democratic Primary Top 5 vote-getters advance Candidate Votes Percentage Status Stanley Martin 6,162 11% ✅ Advanced Miguel Melendez, Jr. 5,743 10% ✅ […]
Rochester, NY Primary Election – June 24, 2025 Poll Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Poll Location: Find your polling place at roc.vote using Monroe County Board of Elections “Check My Voter Information” tool. Polling places may have changed. Important: Only voters registered with a party by February 14, 2025 may vote in that party’s […]
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