The Rochester City Council voted 5–4 to raise council member salaries from about $41,400 to $50,000.  Supporters said the job is effectively full-time and the increase is needed for equity, while opponents criticized the size of the raise and lack of public input.  Council President Miguel Melendez declined the raise. Rochester City Council votes to […]

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The West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester was ranked No. 2 on Pollstar’s January 2026 Top Ten Venues of the Month for theaters with 1,501–2,500 seats, recognizing its strong ticketed performance.  The ranking reflects 26 nights of live events from Nov. 12 to Dec. 12, including runs of “Hamilton” and “& Juliet,” along with several […]

New York plans to legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill residents after Gov. Kathy Hochul agreed to sign the bill with added safeguards.  The law would allow mentally competent patients with six months or less to request life-ending medication, following approvals from multiple doctors, a mental health evaluation, and a waiting period.  Supporters say […]

Michelle Obama Says She and Barack Were Set to See Rob and Michele Reiner the Day They DiedMichelle Obama revealed during a Jimmy Kimmel Live! appearance that she and former President Barack Obama were scheduled to meet with Rob and Michele Reiner on the night the couple was found dead. Calling them “decent, courageous people,” […]

Lil Baby is clearing up rumors that he’s expecting a baby girl. Fans started speculating that he might have a baby on the way after he posted a video on Instagram flexing his luxury car collection. RELATED: Too Cute! Lil Baby Schools Loyal Armani On How To Keep His Fresh Shape-Up Sharp (VIDEO) Lil Baby […]

While Chrisean Rock works to remove her Blueface portrait tattoo, it appears Blueface’s new boo is adding fresh ink of her own. As the comments heated up, Blueface’s mother Karlissa Saffold Harvey didn’t waste any time sharing her thoughts on his bae’s new tattoo.  RELATED: Chrisean Rock Removes Blueface Portrait From Her Face As His […]

Queen Naija had the whole arena and the internet in a chokehold this week. The singer delivered a jaw-dropping rendition of the National Anthem at the Emirates NBA Cup Championship, leaving fans in awe, players moved, and social media handing out a virtual round of applause. Related: Go Off, Sis! Queen Naija Claps Back At Critics […]