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IKEA will open its third New York store in fall 2025 at Destiny USA in Syracuse. The 70,000-square-foot location will offer over 3,000 home products, 75 small furniture items, and room planning services. Large furniture orders like beds and sofas can be placed online for pickup or delivery. A signature Swedish food area will offer […]
Rochester college soccer coach Darren Wynne has joined the coaching staff of Team USA Men’s Amputee Soccer. The team is competing for a spot in the 2026 World Cup in Costa Rica, with upcoming matches in Mexico. Wynne, who became a U.S. citizen in 2023, praised the determination of amputee athletes, noting they often outperform […]
The Monroe County Water Authority (MCWA) recently notified customers of a long-overlooked violation dating back to 1998. The New York State Department of Health found MCWA had failed to install a required corrosion control system—due to incorrect guidance from the DOH itself. While the water remains safe and has never exceeded lead action levels, the […]
Dr. Keith Grams from Rochester Regional Health offered critical safety tips for handling fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July. Firework-related injuries caused 11 deaths and over 14,000 injuries in 2024, including 1,700 ER visits for sparklers. Grams emphasized the importance of keeping children supervised and maintaining a safe distance during displays. He also warned […]
Jamie Peterson of Rochester, NY, is raising awareness about lead poisoning after her son Ryder tested with an alarmingly high blood lead level of 182—nearly four times the emergency threshold. Peterson moved into a rental property in 2021, unaware it contained lead hazards. Her son, then 18 months old, showed developmental delays and was diagnosed […]
July 2nd is Austin Steward Day, one of Rochester’s first Black business owners and a prominent abolitionist. Organized by the Community Justice Initiative, the celebration takes place at the Arnett Library and includes community discussions, reenactments, and the presentation of the Austin Steward Award to three local changemakers. Steward, a freed slave, played a pivotal […]
Community activists, faith leaders, and legislators are urging Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley to drop charges against Cyonna Badger, a mother charged with criminally negligent homicide and endangering the welfare of a child after her 7-year-old son, Hakeem, was fatally struck by a U-Haul while crossing the street. The tragic incident occurred on July […]
In a horrifying ambush near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, two firefighters were killed and another seriously wounded after being lured to a wildfire deliberately set by a gunman on June 29, 2025. Authorities identified the shooter as Wess Roley, who opened sniper fire from a concealed position as firefighters responded to the blaze on Canfield Mountain. […]
Three residents from Canadice, NY, were among eight victims who died after a 27-foot boat capsized during a sudden storm on Lake Tahoe. High winds and eight-foot waves contributed to the disaster, which also left two survivors hospitalized. The U.S. Coast Guard conducted a multi-day recovery effort. Source: 13WHAM News
A mass shooting at Tulsa’s Juneteenth Festival left one dead and seven injured Saturday night in the historic Greenwood District. The violence occurred just hours after a fashion show, prompting chaos and panic among festivalgoers. Victims ranged in age, including a 17-year-old and an elderly woman. Police believe at least two shooters were involved and […]
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