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Over the weekend, United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline went live nationwide. This 988 hotline is designed to be as easy to remember and use as 911, but instead of a dispatcher sending police, firefighters, or paramedics, it will connect callers with trained mental health counselors. According to the National Academy of […]
On the evening of July 16th, the New York Lottery officials announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold at a Wegmans in Webster, New York. This unidentified individual won 37,556.50 from the New York Lottery’s Take 5. If you haven’t played, Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of 1 through 39. The drawing […]
Congratulations goes out to Rochester’s own Darnell Wilson for being awarded the Carnegie Medal. One of North American’s highest civilian honors. The recognition is given to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree to save the life of another. On December 23, 2019, 32-year-old Darnell Wilson risked his life when he came to […]
Social Media fired up the meme machine Thursday night as rumors of Drake getting arrested for marijuana spread like wildfire. Drake is in Sweden, but he is not in jail. His team debunked rumors of his arrest, stating that he was chillin in the hotel after a night out on the town. You know how […]
Kanye West is being sued by Phantom Labs, a former production company that alleged that the legendary rapper/producer owes the organization millions in unpaid services. According to TMZ, the company filed a lawsuit against Ye between June 2021 to March 2022, demanding $7 million. The company noted that they worked on four weeks of Sunday […]
Check your dog treats! Stormberg Foods, a company that sells various dog treats, has recalled some of its dog treats after a sample tested positive for salmonella. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, the chicken in these dog treats, which were sold under three brands, were recalled after the North Carolina Department […]
After a two-year hiatus, the Rochester Pride Parade made its triumphant return! The Parade started at 1:00 p.m. and went down Park Avenue between Alexander street and Brunswick street with 140 groups marching. Rochesterians were lined all up and down Park Avenue to show their love and support for the LGBTQ+ community. After the parade, […]
This week, Missy Elliot brought in her 51st birthday with an extravagant platinum party in Atlanta, as well as celebrated her 25th anniversary of ‘Supa Dupa Fly.’ Elliot’s longtime manager, Mona Scott-Young, hosted the star-studded event, celebrating with Timbaland, Lil Kim, Serayah, Todd Tucker, Taraji P. Henson, Jermaine Dupri, Irv Gotti, Kandi Burris-Tucker, Trina, and […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that prohibits smoking on all state-owned beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group camps. Smoking in these areas will be punishable with a civil fine of $50. The Adirondacks and Catskills are exempt from the ban, as well as the parking lots, sidewalks adjoining parks, and areas […]
In a 431-296 vote, Nurses at Rochester General Hospital voted to unionize this week, marking it potentially the most successful unionization effort in the U.S. since Amazon workers in New York City. Hospital administration declined to comment for this report but released a statement saying: “We are disappointed in this outcome, as we continue to […]
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