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Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81. A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience through hits such as Wonderful World, Beautiful People and You Can Get It If You Really Want. His […]
The government is using an old list of “professional degrees” like medicine and law to set new student loan limits. Programs not on the list, such as nursing, would get much smaller loans starting in 2026, which could make those programs harder to afford. What is considered a ‘professional degree’? The term explained.
A two-alarm fire is currently being fought at the Uneeda Tire Shop on Hudson Avenue. The Rochester Fire Department reported seeing two tractor-trailers and a pile of tires on fire. Over 40 firefighters are on scene. The cause of the fire is unknown, and no injuries have been reported. The shop also experienced a fire […]
Verizon is laying off over 13,000 employees—about 20% of its management staff—as new CEO Dan Schulman launches a major restructuring to cut costs and improve customer experience amid rising competition. The company posted solid Q3 2025 earnings but continues to lose postpaid subscribers. These cuts are the largest in Verizon’s history. Verizon is cutting more […]
Does your family need food assistance ahead of Thanksgiving? The Rochester City School District is helping families with a drive-thru food distribution event on Friday, Nov. 21. It’s happening at the Jefferson Campus on 1 Edgerton Park. It gets underway at 9 a.m. and runs until supplies last. Everyone is eligible to receive food, with […]
Sister Grace Miller, founder of the House of Mercy Homeless Shelter in Rochester and a longtime advocate for the homeless, passed away Thursday at age 90, surrounded by loved ones. A member of the Sisters of Mercy since 1955, she spent decades ministering to people in poverty and served as executive director of her shelter […]
The singer D4vd is now considered a suspect in the death investigation of a teenage girl whose decomposing body was discovered in September in the trunk of a Tesla registered to the singer, sources confirmed to ABC News. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has still not determined […]
Nabisco is launching an online-only Thanksgiving Oreo tin with six unusual flavors—Turkey & Stuffing, Sweet Potato, Creamed Corn, Pumpkin Pie, Caramel Apple Pie, and Cranberry Sauce. Each tin includes two of each flavor and serves as a “test-and-learn” experiment to inspire future products. OREOiD Thanksgiving Dinner Cookie Tin – 12ct | OREO
MonroeAlert is the County’s and city of Rochester’s new emergency notification system that delivers alerts about critical situations through text, email, phone call, or mobile app. These include public safety incidents, severe weather, travel restrictions, and shelter information. “This new system is faster, smarter, and it’s built for today’s modern world,” said County Executive Adam […]
Rochester residents are wrongly receiving E-ZPass charges from NYC due to license plate duplication with NY State Police vehicles. Some vehicles, like one owned by a Monroe County resident, share the same “1M” plates as state troopers in Manhattan. The MTA has begun reversing charges, but new victims keep emerging. State Senator Jeremy Cooney is […]
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