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Marijuana Shops Sue New York After State’s Measuring Error Leaves Dozens Too Close to Schools
Dozens of licensed marijuana dispensaries across New York — including at least one in Rochester — are suing the state after regulators...
Shay Jackson
Aug 182 min read
3 Dead, 9 Injured in Shooting at Brooklyn Lounge
A shooting inside a crowded Brooklyn lounge early Sunday left three people dead and nine others wounded, authorities said, marking one of...
Staff Report
Aug 182 min read
Past Controversies at the Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center Honors have long been one of the most prestigious awards in American arts, but the institution has faced periodic...
Staff Report
Aug 132 min read
Trump Names 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees Amid Ongoing Institutional Controversy
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors recipients, unveiling a star-studded list that comes against...
Dave McCleary
Aug 132 min read
More Than 16,500 New Yorkers Apply for Gov. Hochul’s Free Community College Program
More than 16,500 New Yorkers have applied to Governor Kathy Hochul’s groundbreaking free community college program for adult learners in...
Audra Kieta
Aug 131 min read
Officer killed, gunman dead after shooting near CDC headquarters in Atlanta
A police officer was killed and a gunman died after a shooting Friday near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in...
Veronica Sizer
Aug 112 min read
Critics Say Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Targets Nation’s Poorest, While Millions Who Could Be Impacted Don’t Vote
A sweeping legislative package backed by President Donald Trump is drawing fire from advocates and policy analysts who say it will...
Dave McCleary
Jul 303 min read
What we Know About the Mass Shooting in New York City
On Monday evening, July 28, a gunman opened fire inside a Midtown Manhattan office building, killing four people—including an off-duty...
Staff Report
Jul 293 min read
Trump’s ‘White Bronco’ Meme Is Funny at First—But the Implications Are No Joke
At first glance, the image is absurdly comical: Barack Obama behind the wheel of a white Ford Bronco, with Donald Trump and Vice...
Dave McCleary
Jul 282 min read
Trump Accuses Obama of Treason; Former President Fires Back
President Donald Trump leveled an explosive accusation against his predecessor this week, claiming without evidence that former President...
Dave McCleary
Jul 232 min read
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ Star, Dies at 54
African American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his portrayal of Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, died Sunday, July 20, at...
Staff Report
Jul 222 min read
Driver Who Plowed Into Hollywood Crowd Has History of Violence, Police Say
The 29‑year‑old man suspected of deliberately driving his Nissan Versa into a crowd outside a Hollywood nightclub early Saturday has a...
Staff Report
Jul 212 min read
Cooney, NYS Troopers PBA Urge Governor to Sign Mental Health Leave Bill for State Police
State Senator Jeremy Cooney and leaders of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association (NYSTPBA) on Monday urged Governor...
Shanique Byrd
Jul 152 min read
“Big Beautiful Bill” Threatens Coverage, Access for Millions of Low-Income Americans
Sweeping legislation known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA), recently passed by Congress and championed by President Donald Trump,...
Dave McCleary
Jul 44 min read
China Hosts Its First AI-Powered Soccer Match, Showcasing Future of Sports Technology
BEIJING — China hosted its first-ever AI-powered soccer match on Sunday, marking a milestone in the country’s push to lead in artificial...
Staff Report
Jun 302 min read
Black Lawmakers and Democrats Pushing Back on Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"
Black lawmakers and community leaders from across New York — including Rochester — are sounding the alarm on former President Donald...
Audra Kieta
Jun 293 min read
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Hochul urges restraint in political rhetoric after rise in violence
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul used a Friday morning press conference to call for dialing down political rhetoric, warning that inflammatory...
CBP Presence in Rochester’s Park Ave Spurs Protest, Deflated Tires
A federal immigration enforcement action in Rochester’s Park Avenue neighborhood Tuesday morning drew a swift and forceful response from...
Judge Approves $246M Settlement in Rochester Diocese Abuse Case
A federal bankruptcy judge has given final approval to a $246 million settlement between the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester and...
Songs of Celebration: Rochester Honors Mrs. Midge Thomas on Her 99th Birthday
The Rochester community came together last week to honor Midge Thomas, a beloved matriarch and community leader, as she celebrated her...
Duckles Takes Over as Interim Monroe County DA Following Doorley Exit
Perry Duckles, Monroe County’s first assistant district attorney, formally assumed the role of interim district attorney following the...
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