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Residents in New Jersey have been told that the state’s public utilities board warned that their electricity bills could surge up to 20% starting on June 1. A key driver in that rate hike: data centers. The spread of these large-scale computing facilities across the U.S. amid growing demand for artificial intelligence, data storage and […]
This year will mark the first time since 2019 that all five Rochester City pools and Durand Eastman Park’s beach will be open to residents, as the City of Rochester now has enough lifeguards available. A local shortage of lifeguards, a trend seen across the nation, led to the inability to open outdoor pools such […]
The cast for the new The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants includes Regina Hall and Ice Spice. Paramount and Nickelodeon Animation revealed the news along with a cast that includes Sherry Cola, Arturo Castro, George Lopez, and others. This film marks Ice Spice’s second venture into Hollywood, as she had a role in A24’s Highest 2 Lowest, which […]
A judge has sentenced Atlanta rapper Silentó to decades in prison after he pleaded guilty to killing his cousin. Best known for “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” the 27-year-old rapper, whose real name is Ricky Hawk, pleaded guilty, but mentally ill, to voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, and other charges in connection with the 2021 deadly shooting. In […]
Police are asking for help finding a missing teen who they believe may be in danger and in need of medical attention. Amarianna Reed, 17, was last seen on Holland Street in the city around 9:15 p.m. Monday, according to police, and is believed to be on foot. Reed is described as 5-foot-2 and 113 […]
Sly Stone, the remarkable, eccentric frontman, singer, songwriter and producer of his family group, Sly & the Family Stone, died in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9. The musical icon had been battling lung disease, according to a statement provided by his family. He was 82. “While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing […]
Doechii took home the title of best female hip hop artist at the 2025 BET Awards, and she used her acceptance speech to shed light on the ongoing protests against unlawful immigration raids in Los Angeles. The “Alter Ego” rapper noted that it was her first time attending the awards ceremony and showed love toward her fellow nominees […]
The International Plaza will host ROC the Block, a series of four job fairs in the style of a community block party, kicks off on Wednesday. Located on North Clinton Avenue the 1st. ROC the Block started at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Here is this year’s schedule: July 16, Rochester Public Market, 280 […]
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has processed over 2.5 million retroactive payments for teachers, firefighters, police officers and others with public pensions who were previously locked out of retirement benefits, the agency said last week. Signed into law by President Biden in January 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act requires the agency to adjust benefits for 3.2 […]
One of Them Days, the 2025 buddy comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA, will receive a sequel – according to Variety. The Issa Rae-produced film was an unexpected hit after receiving rave reviews in the trades. Dropping over MLK weekend, it snatched the No. 1 spot with an $11.6 million opening, even with theaters movin’ […]
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