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Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, has partnered with renowned Italian designer Giuseppe Zanotti to create “The Mary Boot,” a stylish and exclusive piece of footwear that perfectly encapsulates both Blige’s iconic flair and Zanotti’s high-end design ethos. This collaboration, born out of a long-standing friendship between the artist and the designer, has […]
Over a year after Shein promised to address excessive working hours in its supply chain, a new report by Public Eye, a Swiss human rights advocacy group, reveals that long hours are still prevalent among some of the Chinese fast-fashion giant’s suppliers. According to the investigation, workers in factories supplying Shein in Guangzhou, China, typically […]
After another crash at a notorious 90-degree turn near Fairport High School in Fairport, N.Y., local residents and officials are pressing for more substantial safety measures. Emily Audet and her neighbor, Terry Graham, have witnessed numerous accidents over the years as speeding cars fail to navigate the turn and crash into their properties. Despite previous […]
On Mother’s Day, three mothers from Rochester, N.Y., who have endured the heartbreaking loss of their sons to murder, shared their stories of grief and their efforts to find purpose in their pain. Sirena Cotton, who lost her son Christopher in 2007, turned her sorrow into activism by founding ROC the Peace, an anti-violence organization […]
The USDA has recently updated its plant hardiness map for the first time in 11 years, reflecting significant shifts in gardening zones across the United States due to climate change. Rochester, NY’s hardiness zone has shifted from 6a to 6b. This change offers gardeners new planting possibilities but also requires careful consideration of what plants […]
Childish Gambino, the stage name of Donald Glover, has released a new album titled “Atavista,” which he announced as a completed version of his earlier album “3.15.20” released in March 2020. The album, now available on streaming platforms, includes revised tracks from the original alongside a new song, “Little Foot Big Foot.” Gambino also revealed […]
Mary joined forces with Giuseppe Zanotti for her very first boot collaboration, released on Sunday (May 12). The Mary J Blige statement boot ($1,295) is inspired by the custom boots that Blige wore to her Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit. The slouchy over-the knee boot features reflective, rose gold and are available in women’s sizes 6-12. According […]
A Rochester woman hit big at a slot machine in Las Vegas earlier this month for $12 thousand dollars but after receiving her luggage from Spirit airlines the money she stuffed in her purse was gone. There’s 3 different airports where luggage stopped at Las Vegas, Orlando, and the final stop was Rochester. Her luggage […]
In celebration of Mother’s Day, here is a collection of ten songs that celebrate motherhood. These songs, rooted in Black culture, express deep gratitude and love for mothers, highlights the immense contributions mothers make to their families and society, their sacrifices, and the nurturing roles they play. Among these, “I’ll Always Love My Momma” by […]