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November 7th is Election Day, but to beat the voting day lines and to make it more accessible, early voting begins this weekend (today) in Monroe County. Early voting runs Oct. 28-Nov. 5 at 13 locations. David F. Gantt Community Center, 700 North Street, Rochester Monroe County Office Building, 39 W. Main Street, Rochester Edgerton […]
Jay-Z’s latest interview, a rare occasion with Gayle King, has given us some insight into his career, writing process, how he got the name “One-Take-HOV,” and more. In the latest sneak peek from the series, scheduled to premiere today, Jay-Z revealed why he’s unlikely ever to sell his masters. Jay-Z stated: “I get why people […]
A brand new place to stay is now available following a trip to The Strong National Museum of Play. The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Rochester Downtown celebrated its grand opening, situated in the Neighborhood of Play on South Union Street, directly opposite the museum. Members of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce are […]
Richard Roundtree who portrayal of private eye John Shaft died Tuesday. He was 81. Roundtree died at his home in Los Angeles of pancreatic cancer, his manager, Patrick McMinn, told The Hollywood Reporter. Dubbed the first Black action hero, Roundtree became one of the faces of the 1970s blaxploitation movement when he starred as the street-smart […]
Saturday Night Live is latest to weigh in on Jada Pinkett Smith’s memoir about her marital relationship, notably that she and Will Smith have been living separately since 2016, even though they remain married on paper. In the “Weekend Update” segment, Michel Che brought in Ego Nwodim, who impersonated the “Set It Off” actress, to […]
This past weekend, Foodlink Community Farm celebrated its yearly Fall Festival. This farm acts as a communal garden for local residents. To mark the end of the growing season, they offered food, cider, pumpkins, and an array of autumnal activities. Mitch Gruber, chief program officer at Foodlink, stated: “We really want to activate this space […]
A dangerous sedative called Xylazine has been found in powder heroin/fentanyl mostly, and sometimes coke and meth. Xylazine is also known as horse tranquilizer, and is extremely harmful. Xylazine causes really bad skin ulcers when injected, possible life threatening drop in your blood’s ability to carry oxygen to tissues, and other symptoms include high blood […]
Meet with your peers to learn about vaping and how it affects your health. Ask doctors and counselors, questions you’ve always wanted answered! There will be 5 FREE online sessions open to teens ages 12 to 18. Feel free to join! These online sessions will be held on October 25, and November 1, 8,15, and […]
Renowned comedy stars Kevin Hart and Chris Rock are uniting in a fresh Netflix documentary titled “Rock Hart: Only Headliners Allowed.” As stated in the announcement, the documentary will provide an inside look at “two comedy legends embarking on a joint tour,” with a particular focus on their week-long engagement in New York and New […]
During the 25th annual Rochester Careers in Construction Day, more than 1,000 high school students actively participated. This event opens up a diverse array of opportunities, empowering students to build self-esteem and secure futures without the necessity of a college education. Grant Malone, the president of the Rochester Building & Constructions Trades Council, stated: “They’re […]
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