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Chuck Mangione, renowned Rochester jazz musician and Grammy-winning flugelhorn and trumpet player, died in his sleep at age 84 on Tuesday. Best known for his hit “Feels So Good,” Mangione earned 14 Grammy nominations and gained international acclaim with his 1980 Winter Olympics performance. A graduate of Eastman School of Music, he also taught there […]
Hulk Hogan, iconic professional wrestler and key figure in WWE’s rise to prominence, died at age 71 on Thursday, WWE confirmed. He suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, and was transported by ambulance, according to TMZ. Hulk Hogan, WWE legend, dead at 71
Rest in peace to a beloved friend, Chuck Mangione.
Uber is piloting a “Women’s Preferences” feature in LA, San Francisco, and Detroit, letting women riders and drivers choose same-gender matches. Aimed at boosting safety and comfort, the feature builds on similar efforts in 40+ countries. Women must verify their gender to use it. Uber announces Womens Preferences in US cities for female rider safety
The man who was the subject of a violent arrest in a viral video is speaking out about the disturbing incident. William McNeal Jr. held a press conference with his family, attorneys Ben Crump and Harry Daniels, and additional advocates, to explain his perspective. The traumatic video showed McNeal being punched by a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer during a traffic stop before […]
Rochester police cracked down on drug activity in the North Clinton Avenue area after recent violence, including a deadly shooting. Multiple raids led to arrests, drug and gun seizures, and the dismantling of an open-air drug market. Police plan to maintain a strong presence to restore safety. Rochester police raid drug houses, shut down open-air […]
Tea is a viral new app where women post photos of men they’re dating for feedback. Popular with Gen-Z. It offers background checks and catfish verification. Legal experts warn the posts could lead to defamation or harassment claims, urging users to proceed cautiously. New dating safety app ‘Tea’ spills some controversy | FOX 2 Detroit
The 2025 New York State Woman of Distinction Award was presented Wednesday to a local woman who has contributed to the Rochester community for decades as an advocate. Zola Brown, the recipient of this year’s award, is known for her dedication over the years to matters of economic and social justice as a union activist […]
Robert Smalls, a Civil War hero and political pioneer, will become the first African American honored with a statue on South Carolina’s Capitol grounds. The bipartisan decision follows years of advocacy, including efforts by Smalls’ descendants, and reflects a shift away from monuments honoring Confederate figures. Born into slavery, Smalls gained national fame in 1862 […]
Whew! ‘The Chi’ star Zaria Imani showed up and showed out for her 21st birthday photos on the gram! Related: Bye Kev! Fans Are Feeling Emotional After Alex Hibbert Confirms His Exit From ‘The Chi’ Zaria Imani Pops Out With Birthday Flicks On The ‘Gram On Wednesday, Zaria Imani celebrated her milestone birthday with a carousel […]
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