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The tech industry experienced a significant downturn in 2023, with over 260,000 job losses, marking the toughest year since the early 2000s dot-com crash. Executives attributed these mass layoffs to factors such as a pandemic-induced hiring surge, high inflation, and declining consumer demand. Entering 2024, the situation seemed to stabilize, with workforce levels, inflation rates, […]

In January, Rochester was introduced to the redevelopment plans for the Bull’s Head neighborhood by Dawson Co. and its subsidiary, DevelopROC. The redevelopment encompasses the area around West Main Street, Genesee Street, Chili Avenue, West Avenue, and Brown Street. The ambitious plan includes market-rate and affordable housing, commercial spaces, urban farming, a grocery store, and […]

Feb. 1, 2024 – last day for exemption application filing Feb. 9, 2024 – last day to call to schedule a review meeting with a city appraiser. March 19, 2024 – last day to file a complaint for the Board of Assessment Review May 1, 2024 – final assessment roll is filed. July 1, 2024 […]

Megan Thee Stallion will forever be that girl, and she proves it yet again with her first drop of 2024, “Hiss.” This new track keeps the snake vibes going from her previous release in 2023, “Cobra,” which was her first solo track after cutting ties with 1501 Certified Entertainment .Needless to say, Meg’s venom-filled verses […]

The National Weather Service has announced a flood warning for Irondequoit Creek, effective until early Saturday afternoon. Please note that nearby creeks may also be at risk of localized flooding due to ongoing drainage from the heavy rainfall on Thursday night and the melting of recent snow. Source: 13 Wham

Have you been waiting on the release of ‘Vultures’? Well, it looks like the wait just got a bit longer, and spread out. Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s highly anticipated collaborative project, Vultures, will now be released in three volumes. The first edition of Vultures is scheduled for February 9. March 8 is the […]

This week, people living in the Pines of Perinton housing and members of Being Black in the Burbs attended Perinton’s town board meeting demanding needed change. After a fire that occurred in January 2022, the housing development was promised a $137 million renovation last spring. However, residents have reported that their initial optimism has been […]

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were jamming the night away during a fun date night in Jamaica. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the premiere of “Bob Marley: One Love,” which is set to hit theaters February 14th. According to the synopsis of the film, which stars actor Lashana Lynch, the movie “celebrates the […]

The City of Rochester has given an update regarding the state of housing in the city as a new law on vacant houses takes effect this month. A new law will require any property owner with a building that’s been vacant for at least 60 days to register that property with the city and come […]