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As the Trump administration’s attempt to freeze SNAP benefits stalls in court, Rochester Mutual Aid Network stepped in to support the community with a free grocery pop-up. Partnering with Flower City Pickers, Food Not Bombs, and Recovery All Ways, the volunteer-led effort responded to growing food insecurity driven by high grocery prices and disrupted government […]
A University of Virginia study found that near-death experiences (NDEs) profoundly affect people’s lives, with about 70% of the 167 surveyed reporting changes in spiritual beliefs and reduced fear of death. Many re-evaluated relationships, with over 20% experiencing breakups. However, the experience often led to feelings of isolation, as sufferers feared being misunderstood or judged. […]
Veo’s popular scooters and e-bikes will stay on Rochester’s streets until mid-December, weather permitting. In 2025, ridership increased by 33%, with 567,000 trips logged. A recent survey of 684 riders found that most used the scooters to save money, reduce car usage, and access public transit. Veo reports 63% of users earn less than $50,000 […]
The historic Hotel Cadillac in downtown Rochester is being converted into 42 affordable apartments, with construction beginning in 2026 and applications opening in 2027. The project is funded in part by a $1.1 million approval from City Council. Tenants will be selected through a lottery system, factoring in income, background, and credit. Interested renters can […]
As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, air travelers are facing longer waits and mounting delays. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed an increase in sick calls among unpaid air traffic controllers, threatening the reliability of flight operations nationwide. TSA officers, also unpaid, continue screening 2.5 million passengers daily but warn of worsening delays. […]
A new Constellation Brands report projects beer sales will drop by $185 million and wine and spirits by $253 million in 2026. The decline is driven by shifting cultural attitudes toward alcohol, growing cannabis use, and rising health concerns. Studies show only 54% of Americans consumed alcohol in 2025, down from 67% in 2022, while […]
The National Governors Association, long a symbol of bipartisan cooperation, faces internal division as Democratic governors threaten to withdraw over federal troop orders. California’s Gavin Newsom and Illinois’s JB Pritzker criticized the organization’s silence on what they view as federal overreach into state National Guards. They argue the group’s credibility depends on defending state sovereignty […]
Henry Smith, a 22-year-old from Lockport, accomplished a rare fitness feat—running every one of Buffalo’s 1,600 streets, totaling more than 680 miles. What started as a personal challenge to occupy his mind became a symbol of endurance and community exploration. Smith completed his final stretch before family and friends, celebrating months of dedication and thousands […]
At Oakland’s 50th Annual Black Cowboy Parade & Heritage Festival, history came alive to honor the real cowboys of the American West—many of whom were Black. Historians estimate that one in four cowboys in the 19th century were Black, yet Hollywood’s version of the frontier erased them. The festival featured riders, historians, and groups like […]
Some insurers, including Excellus, are trimming Medicare Advantage offerings for 2026 amid reduced reimbursements and rising care and drug costs. Affected members received termination notices and must select new coverage by year-end or revert to Original Medicare—often without Part D drug benefits unless they enroll separately. Excellus cited a 2023 Medicare wage-index change that it […]
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