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Congratulations goes out to Rochester’s own Darnell Wilson for being awarded the Carnegie Medal. One of North American’s highest civilian honors. The recognition is given to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree to save the life of another. On December 23, 2019, 32-year-old Darnell Wilson risked his life when he came to […]

Kanye West is being sued by Phantom Labs, a former production company that alleged that the legendary rapper/producer owes the organization millions in unpaid services. According to TMZ, the company filed a lawsuit against Ye between June 2021 to March 2022, demanding $7 million. The company noted that they worked on four weeks of Sunday […]

Check your dog treats! Stormberg Foods, a company that sells various dog treats, has recalled some of its dog treats after a sample tested positive for salmonella. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, the chicken in these dog treats, which were sold under three brands, were recalled after the North Carolina Department […]

After a two-year hiatus, the Rochester Pride Parade made its triumphant return! The Parade started at 1:00 p.m. and went down Park Avenue between Alexander street and Brunswick street with 140 groups marching. Rochesterians were lined all up and down Park Avenue to show their love and support for the LGBTQ+ community. After the parade, […]

This week, Missy Elliot brought in her 51st birthday with an extravagant platinum party in Atlanta, as well as celebrated her 25th anniversary of ‘Supa Dupa Fly.’ Elliot’s longtime manager, Mona Scott-Young, hosted the star-studded event, celebrating with Timbaland, Lil Kim, Serayah, Todd Tucker, Taraji P. Henson, Jermaine Dupri, Irv Gotti, Kandi Burris-Tucker, Trina, and […]

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that prohibits smoking on all state-owned beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group camps. Smoking in these areas will be punishable with a civil fine of $50. The Adirondacks and Catskills are exempt from the ban, as well as the parking lots, sidewalks adjoining parks, and areas […]

In a 431-296 vote, Nurses at Rochester General Hospital voted to unionize this week, marking it potentially the most successful unionization effort in the U.S. since Amazon workers in New York City. Hospital administration declined to comment for this report but released a statement saying: “We are disappointed in this outcome, as we continue to […]

The only grocery store on Buffalo’s Eastside will reopen on Friday following the mass shooting at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue. On the 2 month anniversary of the racially motivated attack that killed 10 beautiful souls, Tops President John Persons was joined by several elected officials and the victims families to announce the reopening of […]

After his hit, Honestly, Nevermind, Drake has revealed plans to celebrate his latest success with October World Weekend, a three-day event that is set to kick off on July 28. Drake posted the official lineup via Instagram, announcing acts like All Canadian North Stars for day one (July 28), Lil Baby and Chris Brown for […]

Yesterday, a federal grand jury has indicted the man who murdered 10 Black people at the Jefferson Ave Tops in Buffalo, NY. A 27-count indictment charges Payton Gendron, 19, of Conklin, Broome County, with 14 hate crimes and 13 firearms offenses, following the May 14 shooting at Tops on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo. U.S. Attorney […]