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Aqua Porter, who has dedicated her post-retirement years to fighting systemic poverty in Greater Rochester, has been honored as a Woman of Distinction by the New York State Senate. Porter is executive director of the Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative. She spent 36 years at Xerox as a mechanical engineer before joining RMAPI in 2020. Sen. Samra Brouk (D-Rochester) nominated Porter for the honor. […]
If you’ve checked your mail lately, you might have noticed something new: a check from New York State. It’s part of a one-time payment meant to give taxpayers some breathing room as prices continue to rise as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, the state has sent out about four million of […]
According to Deadline, Nia Long and Larenz Tate, stars of New Line’s romantic drama Love Jones, who have more recently worked together on Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic Michael, are set to reteam once again on an untitled romantic drama from Sylvie’s Love helmer Eugene Ashe that has been greenlighted at Netflix. Inspired by Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, the debut album from R&B artist Maxwell, the film’s logline is being […]
The 27-year-old son of legendary neo-soul singer D’Angelo and R&B powerhouse Angie Stone is asking for continued prayers after the passing of his father on October 14. D’Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, died at 51 after battling pancreatic cancer. “I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers during these very difficult times, as it has been a very rough and […]
Edison Career and Technology High School is hosting its fifth annual college, career, and technical education expo on Thursday. The event gives students and families the opportunity to connect with colleges, career programs, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. They can meet college representatives, explore job openings and post-secondary options, and network with community […]
Three patients who were allegedly photographed without consent by employees at Jay Hospital while they were asleep or heavily medicated have filed lawsuits against Jay Hospital and Baptist Healthcare. The alleged victims are being represented by Zarzaur Law. The firm says its investigation into the incidents has “revealed deeply troubling details about the conduct of hospital […]
Megan Thee Stallion became emotional as she spoke about grief, depression, and the strength it took to heal during Taraji P. Henson’s “i AM The Table” Benefit Brunch held on October 12 at National Harbor in Maryland. The Grammy-winning artist reflected on how therapy helped her survive some of her darkest moments and regain control of her life. The event, organized by […]
For the second-consecutive week, the Buffalo Bills are losers as the Falcons earn a 24-14 home win on Monday Night Football. In the first half, Atlanta’s offense looked unstoppable as running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London led the Falcons to 21 first-half points. Buffalo’s defense regrouped in the second half, holding Atlanta […]
The state teachers union, NYSUT is suing the Rochester City School District after repeated failures to pay its teachers in full. This comes more than three months into the issue, which popped up after the district transitioned to the Oracle paycheck system on July 1. The Rochester Teachers Association president says despite the district claiming […]
The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that D4vd isn’t a suspect in Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death because her cause of death has yet to be determined. Hernandez’s body was found in a Tesla registered to D4vd, and investigators said it’s “very likely” the body had been there for “several weeks” before it was discovered. The department shared […]
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