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The event that brought many Rochesterians to shut down at the Main Street Armory is now, unfortunately, being held at Cornerstone Church in Batavia. The event was just canceled earlier this week, announced by the Armory owners after months of people boycotting the event space, as well as well-known acts canceling gigs. Many protested that […]
Congratulations goes out to Rochester’s own Darnell Wilson for being awarded the Carnegie Medal. One of North American’s highest civilian honors. The recognition is given to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree to save the life of another.
So it looks like we will be getting yet another Superintendent of the Rochester City School District. In the Democrat & Chronicle on Wednesday it was reported that the RCSD School Board wants to negotiate for Dr. Lesli Myers-Small exit. Dr. Myers-Small currently has a four year year contract which ends in 2024. The RSCD […]
If you have been wondering what you can do to impact the lives of young people in the city we have some information for you. This upcoming school year there is an opportunity for you to mentor a student. The Rochester City School District is looking for Black and Latino professionals to be a mentor […]
The City of Rochester has enacted Cool Sweep for Tuesday as temperatures will reach close to 90 degrees. Wednesday is expected to climb into the 90’s as well so Cool Sweep will be good way to cool off. During Cool Sweep Durand Eastman Beach will be open 12 noon – 7 pm instead of normal […]
While they didn’t officially announce their change in pronouns, Rapper Lil Uzi Vert has seemingly changed their pronouns to they/them in their Instagram bio. According to Entertainment Tonight, the timing of their pronoun change appeared around International Non-Binary People’s Day on July 14. Lil Uzi Vet has not announced anything to their fans, they recently […]
Yesterday, New York State announced the launch of a new hotline, 1-800-HARASS-3 (1-800-427-2773), for issues of workplace sexual harassment. This confidential hotline will be operated by the New York State Division of Human Rights and will connect workers who have faced sexual harassment with experienced pro-bono attorneys to advise them. Governor Kathy Hochul stated: “Every […]
Yesterday, New York State announced that they will be awarding grants totaling $12 million through February 28, 2026, to fund family opportunity centers, which are community-based or school-based programs that provide services that strengthen families and improve safety and wellbeing of children and families. This initiative is a collaboration between the New York State Office […]
New York rapper French Montana says record labels are profiting on rappers that make violent music by taking out million dollar insurance policies. French Montana believes the labels taking out these insurance policies wirh the wrong intentions. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.tmz.com/2022/07/19/french-montana-rappers-dead-life-insurance-akademiks-off-the-record/
Governor Kathy Hochul announced funding up to $75 million dollars across New York State to create nine new Intensive Crisis Stabilization Centers across the State that will assist any adult, child, or adolescent experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Rochester was one of the nine regions that was chosen. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-75-million-awards-develop-new-intensive-crisis-stabilization-centers