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In a new interview, actress Gabrielle Union-Wade has opened up about her time as a judge on America’s Got Talent. The ‘toxic work environment’ resulted in her and her fellow judge Julianne Hough being fired from the NBC set in December last year. Speaking to Variety, Gabrielle said: “I signed up for the experience of […]

Many Americans are currently paying more than ever for beef and other meats, due to a spike in meat prices caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the next coming months, however, some experts predict the US could experience further shortages of meat. Some market analysts even predict that supermarkets could see their supply of meat […]

Many people are worried about both prejudices related to surviving the SARS-CoV-2 virus and their status as New York residents. A report out of Maine discussed by the Democrat and Chronicle on Sunday, May 24, claimed that the state has seen an uptick in requests for vehicle license plates from New York residents who maintain […]

New York officials hope to re-open barber shops and hair salons in Phase 1 areas, such as the Rochester and Finger Lakes region, within approximately two weeks. During his daily pandemic briefing this weekend, Governor Andrew Cuomo explained that the plan is tentative because of the up-close nature of the work: “That is an occupation […]

Lil Wayne is Single Again! Wayne and fiancée model La’Tecia Thomas have broken up, according to WDKX’s Own Flo Anthony on the WDKX Wake-Up Club. How do we know? Social Media posts, or lack their of. Thomas, an Australian model. Has not been flashing her engagement ring. No her card or necklace that was given […]

The potential threat of weaponized COVID-19 transmission – such as deliberately coughing on other people to get them infected – has led New Jersey to be the first state to openly consider a law that will criminalize attempted COVID-19 transmission. Social justice advocates are concerned that such a law will disproportionately target minorities in their […]

From this weekend, all New York state drive-ins can re-open. As previously reported, health and other state officials had been hoping to eventually re-open drive-ins as a safer alternative to enclosed movie theaters and sit-down restaurants. The Queens’ Bel Aire Diner, however, had already received permission to start offering drive-in services. So far, it has […]

After Rochester’s City Hall closed because of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, many couples were forced to put their wedding plans on hold to stay safe. Over the weekend, the City Clerk’s Office revealed that it has transitioned to online processes for marriage licenses and ceremony services. Governor Andrew Cuomo gave the City Clerk the authority to […]

Music pioneer and writer Betty Wright has passed away after a struggle with endometrial cancer. She was 66 years old. Wright started like so many R&B music legends with a background in gospel music. Although originally named Bessie Regina Norris, she took the stage name Betty Wright while performing for the Echos of Joy, which […]

On Wednesday, May 13, people in thousands of cars turned out across Monroe County for free masks provided to residents by county officials and volunteers via federal CARES Act funds, which paid for approximately 8 million masks. Yet, the availability of free masks in the county didn’t end on Wednesday. Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren announced […]