Author: Tariq

Goldman Sachs economists expect the economic impact of artificial intelligence to rival previous big technological advances, such as the electric motor and personal computer. Investments in AI could reach around $200 billion globally by 2025, they said. The U.S. is positioned as the market leader. They estimate AI investment could reach $100 billion in the U.S. […]

The Monroe County Legislature passed a law that will “ban the box” on county employment applications. It’s called the Monroe County Fair Chance Employment Act. The law will ban a question on county job applications that asks if you’ve ever committed a felony or crime. The legislature says it will help the county fill an […]

 The next ROC the Block employment fair will take place Wednesday, Aug. 9 at Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus St. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ROC the Block employment fair series is a community-based initiative that brings businesses, recruiters and community agencies together in a fun, localized, block-party atmosphere where job seekers can discover […]

Cardi B’s lawyers told TMZ, “We were notified by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept., that as a result of their investigation, there will be NO charges against Cardi. On behalf of Cardi, we appreciate the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept’s diligent and prompt resolution of this matter.” Cardi was performing at Drai’s Beachclub last […]

The Rochester PAB, along with the United Christian Leadership Ministry are hosting a public input session on August 3rd to educate the public about our Right to Know legislative proposal. Hosted by UCLM @ the First Church of God 334 Clarissa Street In-Person Session August 3 from 6-7:30 p.m. www.rocpab.org/RightToKnow We are asking the community […]

The Rochester Puerto Rican Festival returns to Innovative Field on Thursday with three days of cultural events, live music, and authentic food. The 53rd annual festival runs from Thursday, Aug. 3 and Saturday, Aug. 5. The Puerto Rican Festival is the longest running cultural festival in Monroe County and about 7,000 people attend each day. […]

Weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations have risen by more than 12% across the country, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marking a second straight week of this key indicator of the virus climbing. At least 8,035 hospital admissions of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 were reported for the week of July 22 nationwide, the CDC said late Monday, […]

At the Women’s World Cup the United States Vs. Portugal played to 0-0 draw and the US escaped elimination. Ana Capeta nearly scored for Portugal in stoppage time but her shot hit the left post and the United States escaped with a uninspiring 0-0 draw Tuesday night that got them through — just barely — to […]

Northeast NSC/Clinton Section   All Northeast Neighborhoods and block clubs: 5:30 to 8 p.m. International Plaza – 828 N. Clinton Avenue – Activities include: Meet your neighbors; Recreational Activities; Performances; Music; Free Food. Northwest NSC/Lake Section All Northwest Neighborhoods and Block Clubs:  5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Cameron Teen Center parking lot -48 Cameron St. Grilled hotdogs provided. Southwest […]

The City of Rochester and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) will present the summer’s final “Around the Town” concert at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 1 at the Northeast Neighborhood Service Center, 500 Norton St. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chair or a blanket. Around the Town concerts are made possible by the […]