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Arthur Jones, a Rochester native and former Syracuse University football standout, has passed away suddenly at age 39. A Union-Endicott High School graduate, Jones had a notable college career with 145 tackles and 38.5 tackles for loss. He played eight seasons in the NFL with the Ravens, Colts, and Washington, earning a Super Bowl ring […]
A 30-year-old man, Charles Wilson of Rochester, has died after sustaining a severe injury early Saturday outside Lush Resto Lounge on East Ridge Road in Irondequoit. Police responded to a fight involving several women outside the lounge, during which someone crashed through the front glass window. Wilson was found with a serious torso wound and […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York’s maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit will rise from $504 to $869 starting next week. The increase aims to provide greater relief amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has left thousands of workers without pay. Employers will also see savings—an average of $100 per employee—since they will no […]
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 […]
At CultureCon New York, Jennifer Hudson experienced a full-circle moment when she walked through her own “Spirit Tunnel,” a tradition made famous by The Jennifer Hudson Show. Usually reserved for her guests, the tunnel—where staff clap, chant, and cheer—symbolizes joy, celebration, and inclusion. As Hudson made her entrance, fans erupted, mirroring the warmth she brings […]
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 […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 53, requiring major AI developers to publicly disclose safety and security protocols and to report serious incidents to the state. The law adds whistleblower protections for AI workers and lays groundwork for “CalCompute,” a state-run cloud aimed at research and oversight. Authored by Sen. Scott Wiener after a broader effort […]
A milestone moment: sisters Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad—both directing stalwarts—marked “Grey’s Anatomy” hitting 450 episodes. Allen, an executive producer, frequent director, and on-screen force as Dr. Catherine Fox since Season 12, shared a set photo of the pair in director’s chairs as Rashad helmed an episode. The celebration, with Shonda Rhimes, Meg Marinis, Betsy […]
Launched by Ashley Christopher in 2017, HBCU Week has evolved into a national celebration merging culture with college access. The 2025 edition—backed by Sallie Mae and DuPont—featured concerts headlined by Juvenile and K. Michelle, star appearances from Gail Bean, Laila Pruitt, and Lance Gross, and panels on careers, culture, and the enduring role of HBCUs. […]
President Donald Trump is now embracing the conservative plan he previously distanced himself from during the 2024 campaign. He announced on Truth Social that he will meet with budget chief Russ Vought, a key architect of Project 2025, to review which Democratic-led federal agencies to cut and whether those cuts would be temporary or permanent. […]
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