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We all know that masks are one of the key components in stopping the spread of COVID-19, but what masks are the best? On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its mask guidance for consumers after months of public health experts urging Americans to start wearing higher quality masks. The CDC […]
As the COVID wave takes over the country, it’s starting to even be noticeable in the streets. Across the country, so many sanitation workers have gotten ill that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage or recycling pickup, which has angered residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions. According […]
During a press conference yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress combating COVID-19, stating that NY has secured 64 million test kits. According to Governor Hochul, two million more kits are coming to schools, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, & congregate facilities. As of Thursday/Friday, the Health Electronic Response Data System […]
The Supreme Court of The United States put an end to the Biden Administration mandate requiring all companies with 100 employees get their staff vaccinated against COVID-19. The Court’s 6-3 vote blocks Biden’s Federal Order. One thing the Court’s decision doesn’t include is reinstatement for employees fired for not getting vaccinated. Click here to read […]
Senator Samra Brouk is hosting a test distribution on Saturday January 15th, 2022 from 10:00am-12:00pm. To register to receive your testing kit, Click Here. Only one box of tests (2 per box) will be given per household. Tests will be distributed at Senator Brouk’s District Office, located in Village Gate Square at 274 N. Goodman Street, Ste […]
Monroe County legislators have proposed a new law that offers up to a 10% exemption on property taxes for the volunteer fire department and ambulance service members. The county legislators, Paul Dondorfer (R) and John Baynes (D) are the ones who are leading the bipartisan effort to give back to the volunteers. This new legislation […]
A new guidance released this week from the New York Department of Health says students who were exposed to COVID and are eligible for a booster shot must be boosted to attend after-school clubs and sports. In addition to this requirement, students who test positive for COVID can return to sports with clearance from their […]
Herb Washington who’s a black franchise owner of over a dozen McDonald’s in Ohio, Pennsylvania and several here in Rochester Has just settled a discrimination lawsuit for $33.5 million. The lawsuit claims The company set Herb Washington up for failure by placing his McDonald’s restaurants in lower income neighborhoods because he’s black. There were over […]
The Biden administration announced new details on how Americans can get free COVID-19 tests. Plus, get reimbursements from their private insurance. Under the new policy announced by the White House, individuals covered by a health insurance plan who purchase an over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic test that has been authorized, cleared or approved by the Food and […]
Congratulations to The Real co-host, Jeannie Mai Jenkins and rapper husband Jeezy, 44, welcomed their first child, she announced on Instagram. Jeannie shared a sweet snap of a baby blanket covered in footprints with the nametag “Baby Jenkins” nearby, captioning the photo, “I asked God for a life of love and happiness. He sent me […]
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