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There are more registered voters in Monroe County ahead of the 2024 general election than ever before. According to the Monroe County Board of Elections, there were 497,831 registered voters as of Tuesday. That number was 489,352 during the 2020 election, but had fallen to 482,238 in 2023. The board of elections also announced it […]
Rochester NBA star Isaiah Stewart is launching the Isaiah Stewart Academic Learning Center with God Vision Ministries next week. The center will provide a safe and positive environment for students to study. The launch event is on Monday, October 21st, at 3 p.m. at God Vision Ministries, 694 Hudson Ave., Rochester, NY 14608. For more […]
1. Not Budgeting Effectively Many Americans fail to create or stick to a budget, which can lead to overspending and financial stress. 2. Ignoring Emergency Savings A significant number of people do not prioritize building an emergency fund. Financial experts recommend saving at least three to six months’ worth of living expenses to cover unexpected […]
Don’t miss the “Rochester Against Gun Coalition, Youth in Cruise Conference” on Saturday, October 26,2024 from 9 AM to 3PM at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main ST.,Rochester NY . Hosted by Willie J. Lightfoot, Sr. and Christopher “Goodknews” Cardwelll, with keynote speaker Shanterra Mitchum, program director of Teen Empowerment. […]
The Pharrell Williams biopic Piece by Piece hits theaters this weekend, Focus Features has shared one last trailer for the animated film that tells the musical hyphenate’s life story via Legos. As the new trailer reveals, among the other artists and collaborators who also get Lego-fied in Piece by Piece are Kendrick Lamar, Gwen Stefani, Daft Punk, Snoop Dogg, […]
The European Space Agency’s Hera spacecraft launched on a two-year journey to the asteroid Dimorphos, which was intentionally struck by NASA’s Dart mission in 2022 as a test for planetary defense. Hera will study the aftermath of this impact to determine how effective Dart was in altering the asteroid’s trajectory. The mission aims to gather […]
The Roots drummer Questlove has revealed that he will direct an upcoming documentary about Earth, Wind & Fire. The announcement came through his Instagram, noting that the EWF project is slated for 2025 and will be the “definitive story” of the iconic R&B band. Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire doc will also include exclusive access to the group’s archives […]
A report shows full-time childcare for 2 children cost 39% more than rent in 100 of the biggest cities in the U.S. according to Child Care America and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rochester is the 9th highest in the country when comparing the cost of childcare versus Rent. According to the U.S. Department of Housing […]
The recall impacts consumers in several states, including New York, Texas, California, and Florida, among others. So far, no illnesses have been reported. HP Hood LLC, the parent company of Lactaid, has issued a voluntary recall of its lactose-free milk after discovering potential trace amounts of almonds in several 96-ounce products. The recall affects five different […]
Liza Colón-Zayas, acceptance speech “To all the Latinas who are looking at me, keep believing and vote,” Colón-Zayas said in her acceptance speech at the 2024 Emmys. “Vote for your rights.” Colón-Zayas, who won for her role as Tina on The Bear, also acknowledged the cast of the FX comedy, saying “thank you for giving me new life […]