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Attorney General Urges Uber, Lyft Drivers to File Claims for $328 Million Settlement; Deadline Extended to January 31, 2025
New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging Uber and Lyft drivers who believe they were underpaid to file claims by 11:59 p.m. on...
Jan 72 min read


Young Woman Mauled by Dog, RPD Response Under Fire
Photos show the injuries Amaris Curry received after being attacked by a dog, Friday, January 3, 2025 Editor’s note:  This article has...
Jan 65 min read


Camille Simmons Elected as New Rochester School Board President, Succeeding Cynthia Elliott
Camille Simmons The Rochester Board of Education has elected Camille Simmons as its new president, replacing Cynthia Elliott, who has...
Jan 62 min read


Fannie Lou Hamer, Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey, and Magic Johnson Among 2025 Presidential Medal of Freedom Honorees
Denzel Washington receives Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden On January 4, 2025, President Joe Biden awarded the prestigious...
Jan 53 min read


Hall’s Arrest Not His First Run-in with RPD
Weeks after pleading guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny, Anthony Hall is back behind bars, this time for allegedly assaulting a police...
Jan 32 min read


Prominent Attorney Benjamin Crump Taking on Robert Brooks’ Wrongful Death Suit
Renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has agreed to represent the estranged son of Robert Brooks, who died under controversial circu
Dec 31, 20243 min read


President Jimmy Carter Passes at age 100
Jimmy Carter was president from 1977 to 1981 Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace...
Dec 29, 20243 min read


Lawmakers Demand Accountability After Death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
Robert Brooks - Instagram Photo Lawmakers in Rochester and across New York state are calling for an independent investigation and...
Dec 28, 20244 min read


Calls to Boycott Walmart Grow Amid Trump Presidency and DEI Policy ChangesÂ
Walmart is facing mounting backlash as calls for a boycott spread across the country following two major developments: the company’s...
Dec 27, 20243 min read


NY AG Secures $4.4M Settlement with Gift Card Company Over Unclaimed Funds
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday that a settlement has been reached with Card Compliant LLC, a gift card company...
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Rochester to Celebrate Kwanzaa with Seven Days of Culture, Community, and Unity
The Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition has announced its 2024 Kwanzaa celebration, a vibrant six-day event honoring African heritage, culture,...
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Senator Samra Brouk’s Maternal Depression Screening Bill Signed into Law
Senator Samra Brouk, D-55, Rochester In a groundbreaking move to address maternal mental health and disparities in healthcare, Senator...
Dec 24, 20243 min read
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