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Have companies had it with Gen Z employees? According to a new report from Intelligent.com, but instead of putting the blame on G Z-ers, one expert told Newsweek whose fault it may really be. The survey revealed that one in six businesses said they were hesitant to hire recent college graduates over concerns about how prepared […]
First-time homebuyers struggling to find an affordable house in Rochester now have a new resource to help. Applications are open for the “Buy the Block” program. The initiative began as a way to get new homes built in under-invested areas of the city. The houses are then sold to qualified, first-time homebuyers who will spend […]
Nikki Giovanni, a renowned literary legend and retired Virginia Tech professor, has completed her final chapter. The acclaimed poet, activist, and University Distinguished Professor Emerita passed away on Dec. 9, after battling cancer for the third time. She was 81 years old. Giovanni, whom Oprah Winfrey named one of 25 living legends, retired from Virginia […]
Rochester, NY (WROC) – Children’s mental health was the topic of Friday’s conference at Andrew Langston Middle School. The focus was on essential topics for healthy development, including mental health awareness, character building, and social emotional growth. The goal was to give these young people the tools they need to live a positive lifestyle. Youth […]
Researchers from Indiana University say those who use a lot of emojis tend to have higher emotional intelligence, which is the ability to understand, perceive and manage your emotions and the emotions of others. Less emoji use with friends and romantic partners is associated with a personality style known as avoidant attachment, which often involves […]
As President-elect Donald Trump signals a rollback of federal health care initiatives, states are becoming the new battleground for medical debt relief. Advocates are focusing on legislation to keep medical debt off credit reports, regulate predatory medical credit cards, and expand hospital financial aid programs. This shift comes as fears grow that Trump’s administration may […]
Monroe County has successfully transitioned all asylum-seeking families housed in a local hotel since July into their own apartments, according to the Ibero American Action League. The organization reports that 130 families have been integrated into the community, with 70 more expected to arrive over the next two years. Families will be directly assigned apartments […]
Nick Cannon is “healing” after being diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. The Masked Singer host, 44, first revealed his condition in an in-depth conversation with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant on the November 8 episode of his “Counsel Culture” podcast. At the time, Cannon said he had been “clinically diagnosed” with the disorder. “I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD. Even as a kid […]
The Biden administration plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage of weight loss medications for people seeking obesity treatment. The new rule, which was proposed by the administration Tuesday, would dramatically expand access to anti-obesity medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, from Novo Nordisk, and Mounjaro and Zepbound, from Eli Lilly. Medicare has […]
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us for the Thanksgiving Basket Drive hosted by Rochester Family Mission. A special thank-you to my brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, the sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated and the many dedicated volunteers […]
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