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In Rochester, New York, a child was inadvertently kidnapped when their mother left them in a car that was subsequently stolen. This incident occurred on April 4, as reported by the Irondequoit Police Department (IPD). The mother had left the child in the vehicle with the keyfob in the ignition while she visited a dollar […]
In 2023, Angel J. Nelson, a 22-year-old college senior and hotel receptionist from Miami, Florida, introduced the world to “Trap Rock,” a fusion of Trap and Rock music. Her unique sound went viral on TikTok with the release of her single “Broke,” combining southern Rap beats with Rock influences, capturing 250,000 views and nearly 80,000 […]
Issues with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form have caused severe disruptions in the college admissions process. A delayed rollout and technical glitches have prevented timely delivery of financial aid information, leaving many high school seniors uncertain about their college costs for the upcoming year. This uncertainty complicates their decision-making ahead […]
The homeless problem in Rochester is not new but the problem is started to make people asking more questions on how housing could be available for people living on the streets of Rochester. One outreach worker voiced her concerns on how homeless people and their belongings are being treated when it comes to sweeps of […]
The topic of Black Maternal Health was 1st mentioned on the Black Maternal Health Matters Podcast EP. 1 – 103.9 WDKX Thanks To Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc – Theta Alpha Zeta Chapter. The University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Regional Health also hosted an event this past week, on ways they can work […]
As of April 5th, of this year it’s reported that there are still over 35,000 New Yorkers that haven’t submitted their updated eye exam to the DMV and as a result of this their New York State driver’s license has been suspended since the November 2023 deadline to complete their vision test. This comes from […]
A free online tax filing program from the Internal Revenue Service is available Direct File. The U.S. Department of the Treasury estimated that the program could cover about one-third of federal tax returns, or 19 million taxpayers. New York State is making it easier for residents to file their taxes for free, in partnership with […]
Rapper Ice Spice is set to make her acting debut in the upcoming Spike Lee film “High Low,” where she will star alongside Denzel Washington. The news was announced on April 10, and the film is a collaboration between Apple Original Films and A24. Ice Spice, a Bronx native, has quickly risen to fame in […]
Currently, mortgage rates are around 6.9%, significantly reduced from the near 8% peak in late October, the highest in 23 years. Economists anticipate these rates to drop further later in the year, which could increase buyer competition due to more attractive financing options. However, this could also lead to higher home prices. Danielle Hale from […]
Lollypop Farm in Rochester, N.Y., is hosting “Clear the Kennels” week, an event aimed at encouraging more adoptions by offering reduced adoption fees. During this week, the adoption fees for adult dogs are discounted by 50%, and fees are completely waived for senior dogs aged six and older. The initiative is designed to attract potential […]