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A tense Caribbean coastline at dawn, with U.S. naval warships and an aircraft carrier positioned close to the Venezuelan shore. Jets soar overhead and drones hover, creating dramatic tension

What Is the U.S. Military Doing Off the Coast of Venezuela — And Why It Matters

A devastated Sarajevo street during the 1990s siege is seen through the lens of a sniper; in the foreground, abandoned children's toys lying on the cracked pavement, a small red glove stained with dirt, and the silhouette of a mother protecting her child from behind a collapsed wall

Sarajevo Sniper-Safari: The Bloody Story of Sniper Tourists and Human Hunting in the Heart of Europe

The illustration of Vukovar during the 1991 siege: a partially destroyed city under a smoky sky at sunset, with the iconic water tower standing tall despite damage, Croatian flag waving atop it, brave soldiers defending the city

Vukovar – The Hero City That Stood Against an Army

They Cut His Dreadlocks Against His Will: The Rastafarian Damon Landor Prison Case Now Before the U.S. Supreme Court

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Alleged cop killer Kelvin Vickers arrested for loaded firearm in 2019

Alleged cop killer Kelvin Vickers ambushed veteran Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz and Officer Sino Seng. The suspect is reportedly being...

Superintendent departure terms from a $52,500 sexual harassment settlement and poor performance?

Months after the district settled a sexual harassment claim, Superintendent Dr. Lesli Myers-Small is leaving. School Board President...

Contract prohibits police to work in different areas

Mayor Malik Evans and Interim Chief David Smith explain the challenges of the police contract during the City Council meeting.

Community members react to Conor Dwyer Reynolds' sexual harassment claims

In May, the Police Accountability Board placed Executive Director Conor Dwyer Reynolds on administrative leave. At that time, details of...

City Council votes to oversee PAB after executive director placed on administrative leave

Rochester City Council voted to oversee the Police Accountability Board during a Special Meeting. The meeting comes days after Executive...

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Retaliation? RCSD CFO "punished" after sexual harassment claims against Dr. Lesli Myers-Small?

Rochester City School District's Chief Financial Officer, Carleen Pierce, has been placed on administrative leave and is expected to...

Adam McFadden's legal woes continue in Housing Court

Former City Councilman Adam McFadden was scheduled to appear in a different courtroom today. According to court records, the 50-year-old...

Shut it down! Protest scheduled at store where employees allegedly raped teenager

Two corner store employees are behind bars after police allege they raped a teenager. According to 13Wham, Shadad Alghaithy, 20, and...

Man pleads guilty to murder on Cameron Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR: Calli Marianetti Monroe County District Attorney’s Office 47 South Fitzhugh Street...

"Dysfunction" RCSD hidden expenses: finance team, superintendent struggle to explain? Video

Tenants have rights! Do this if you rent from a slumlord...

Have you heard of "Warranty of Habitability" (Real Property Law 235-b)? LawNY.org reports "Warranty" means promise. "Habitable" means...

Cynthia Elliott credits board for increased graduation rates

RCSD Board President Cynthia Elliott credited the students, teachers, and school board for the increased graduation rates. Do you think...

Newsletter 2/27 Fair or Foul: White people cashing in on racism?

Is Democrat & Chronicle’s reporter Justin Murphy cashing in on the latest money-making tool? Murphy’s new book “Your Children Are Very...

How racist is Rochester, NY?

Structural racism is not a figment of our imagination. In April of 2021, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham denied systemic racism exists in...

Man sentenced to 48 and 1/3 years to life for several charges including murder on Bay St.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR: Calli Marianetti Monroe County District Attorney’s Office 47 South Fitzhugh Street...

Three arrested for robbing jewelry stores

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER: Deputy Brendan Hurley Monroe County Sheriff’s Office 130 S. Plymouth Ave. Rochester, NY...

2/20 Weekly Newsletter "How racist is Rochester, NY?"

Structural racism is not a figment of our imagination. In April of 2021, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham denied systemic racism exists in...

Man convicted for having loaded gun at Strong Hospital

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR: Calli Marianetti Monroe County District Attorney’s Office 47 South Fitzhugh Street...

Man sentenced to 50 years for murder on Clifford Ave.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR: Calli Marianetti Rochester, NY- Thursday, February 10, 2020, a Monroe County Court...