New York State Assemblymember Harry Bronson hosted a Women of Distinction ceremony, honoring 25 women within the state’s 138th Assembly District. “It is my honor to recognize the amazing women of the Greater Rochester community and show my appreciation for their contributions, which benefit, inspire and encourage each and every one of us,” Bronson said. […]

As we approach Mother’s Day here are 10 things I’m sure you heard mama say growing up. 1. “I’m not one of your little friends.” 2. “Do I look like booboo the fool?” 3. “A hard head makes a soft behind.” 4. “First of all, check your tone.” 5. “Stop all that crying before I […]

In her candid memoir “Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me,” released on May 7, 2024, Whoopi Goldberg opens up about her struggle with cocaine addiction. The book details a pivotal moment during her drug-laden days in the 1980s, a time she initially enjoyed until it spiraled into a life-threatening habit. Goldberg, an […]

Miss USA, Noelia Voigt, and Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, resigned this week, igniting scrutiny towards their parent organization. Voigt, the first Venezuelan-American Miss USA, resigned citing mental health concerns and a commitment to self-care, revealed in an Instagram post with a hidden message spelling “I AM SILENCED.” Srivastava, representing New Jersey as a first-generation […]

On May 9, 2024, a tragic accident occurred on I-90 East near Henrietta, resulting in the death of a New York State Thruway Authority worker and critical injuries to another. The incident happened just before 12:30 p.m. when a tractor-trailer driven by a 64-year-old man collided with the workers in a designated work zone. The […]

There’s a warning about a new COVID variant called FLiRT. The new strains are sub variants of the omicron variant. The new FLiRT variant has been detected in wastewater surveillance, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From April 14 through April 27, the variant makes up about 25% of the […]