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Tyka Nelson, the only full sibling of legendary musician Prince and a Minneapolis-based singer, passed away Monday at age 64. Confirmed by a representative for Prince’s estate, her cause of death was not disclosed. Nelson, who released four albums between 1988 and 2011, was planning a farewell concert last June but couldn’t attend due to […]
Monroe County has two new work zone speed cameras as part of New York’s Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Program. One camera was installed on I-490 at Alexander Street in September, and another was added last week on I-390 Southbound between I-490 and Chili Avenue. These mobile units, which take photos of speeding vehicles, will […]
On Election Day, U.S. voters can enjoy a variety of freebies and discounts on meals, snacks, and services to ease the stress of November 5. Highlights include Krispy Kreme’s free Original Glazed doughnut and “I Voted” sticker, $5 beers at Dave & Buster’s, Lyft and Uber are helping voters get to the polls with 50% […]
November 5th , 2024 Health Beats Election Day 2024 Blog-Theresa Lou Bowick, BSN, RN Hello Rochester, this is Nurse Bowick. The highly anticipated Election Day 2024 has finally arrived. The polls are open today from 6a-9pm. Tonight, tomorrow or in the coming days or weeks, presidential candidates will concede to the others and the United […]
1.Voters should research and confirm their polling locations. 2. Monroe County is required to provide Spanish-speaking interpreters at more than 100 sites. 3. Law enforcement will be checking on all 215 polling sites and will also focus on the official count once all ballots have been received or cast. 4. A reminder: Voters cannot wear […]
Colman Domingo will be honored with the Spotlight Award for actor at the Palm Springs International Film Awards for the second consecutive year. The award ceremony, part of the Palm Springs International Film Festival running from Jan. 2-13, will take place on Jan. 3. Domingo is recognized for his powerful portrayal of Divine G in […]
Clallam County, Washington, with a population of 78,000, has accurately predicted the U.S. presidential winner in every election since 1980, making it a unique political bellwether. This small county has sided with the victorious candidate in 24 of the past 26 elections, even diverging from other traditional bellwethers in 2020 by supporting Joe Biden. Clallam’s […]
Monroe County’s early voting ended with an impressive turnout, as over 133,000 residents, roughly 27% of registered voters, cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. The Perinton Square Mall emerged as the busiest voting location, with more than 13,000 ballots submitted there alone. Site manager Paul Wagner noted that enthusiasm remained high despite a brief […]
A school bus carrying 10 high school students from the East Irondequoit Central School District was struck by a bullet while traveling along Route 104 on Monday morning. The incident shattered two windows, but thankfully, no injuries were reported among the students on board, who were en route to The Aquinas Institute. While school district […]
Quincy Jones, the iconic music producer and cultural pioneer, has passed away at 91, sparking tributes from industry giants like LL Cool J, Victoria Monét, and Reverend Al Sharpton. Known for producing Michael Jackson’s legendary albums Thriller and Off the Wall and organizing the all-star “We Are the World” project, Jones reshaped music and championed […]
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