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Pittsford-Mendon graduate Isa Antonetti has captured national attention with her Broadway debut in Buena Vista Social Club, which received ten Tony nominations. Antonetti plays young Omara, the legendary Cuban singer, in a performance that’s garnered widespread acclaim. Her family traveled from Rochester to New York City to support her, marking a full-circle moment for the […]
Monroe County is bringing back its mobile pharmaceutical waste collection program for 2025, partnering with Wegmans and the Sheriff’s Office to offer safe, convenient disposal of medications at select locations and ongoing drop-off at the Ecopark to help combat the opioid crisis and protect public health. Three mobile pharmaceutical waste collection events will take place […]
An 18-year-old, Michael Garcia, was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a retaliatory shooting in Rochester left a man injured and a 17-year-old girl critically wounded, prompting a multi-agency investigation and hours-long street closure. Teen arrested for Rochester shooting that led to Brockport investigation
Visa is partnering with major AI developers like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Anthropic to enable AI agents to make purchases on behalf of users by connecting them to its payment network. These AI agents could eventually handle tasks like buying groceries or booking flights, with users setting budgets and preferences. Though still early in development, this […]
A man fell from the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall at PNC Park in right field during a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs. The fall happened moments after Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double in the seventh inning. Players from both teams immediately called for help, and the man was tended to by medical […]
This year’s Met Gala and the Met’s Costume Institute spring exhibit spotlight Black dandyism with Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. The exhibit explores Black men’s fashion from the 18th century through the Harlem Renaissance to today, celebrating icons like André Leon Talley and Dapper Dan. Once a symbol of colonial subjugation, dandyism evolved into a tool […]
Two individuals died after falling 380 feet from Inspiration Point at Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park, authorities confirmed. Tourists discovered their bodies on Tuesday morning. The fatal incident is under investigation, with limited details released regarding the identities of the victims or the circumstances of the fall. Bryce Canyon, known for its dramatic vistas and […]
Monroe County will host three pharmaceutical waste collection events in 2025 in partnership with Wegmans and the Sheriff’s Office. The program aims to prevent environmental contamination and reduce access to unused medications amid the opioid crisis. Residents can dispose of pills, syringes, inhalers, and more at designated Wegmans locations in May, July, and September. Additional […]
The Trump administration has ended the de minimis exemption for low-value Chinese imports, affecting up to 4 million parcels daily. The change, effective May 2, is expected to raise prices and slow deliveries as tariffs up to 145% are applied. The move targets cheap imports that have undercut U.S. businesses, benefiting domestic manufacturers but straining […]
Chef Kwame Onwuachi is curating the 2025 Met Gala menu with a soulful, diasporic flair in celebration of this year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Known for blending fine dining with cultural heritage, Onwuachi is crafting a menu rooted in memory and flavor from across the Black diaspora. Inspired by Harlem, the Caribbean, and Southern […]
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