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Quincy Jones, Legendary Music Producer and Composer, Dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the prolific music producer, composer, arranger, and cultural icon whose groundbreaking work spanned genres and decades,...
Nov 4, 20242 min read


Dhimant Master Now Serves as City’s First Ever Chief Data Officer
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that he has appointed Dhimant Master as the City’s Chief Data Officer, a new position that will to...
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Tom Golisano to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Top 100 Awards Celebration
Greater Rochester Chamber will present B. Thomas Golisano with its Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday, November 6 as part of its...
Oct 25, 20242 min read


Tito Jackson, Founding Member of The Jackson 5, Dies at 70
Tito Jackson, one of the original members of the legendary pop group The Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70. Jackson, born Toriano...
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Frankie Beverly, Legendary Soul Singer and Leader of Maze, Dies at 77
Frankie Beverly, the smooth-voiced singer and mastermind behind the iconic soul band Maze, died on Tuesday, September 10 . He was 77....
Sep 15, 20242 min read


Remembering 'Reggie'. Legacy of Rafe Reginald Ellison: Beloved Rochester Endowment Sponsor, Businessman
Rafe Reginald Ellison, affectionately known as "Reggie," passed away suddenly on August 24, 2024. Born on October 21, 1973, in Rochester,...
Sep 10, 20242 min read


James Earl Jones, Iconic Actor and Voice of Mufasa and Darth Vader, Dies at 93
James Earl Jones, the towering voice of cinema and an enduring figure in American culture, passed away at the age of 93. Revered for his...
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Rich Homie Quan, 34, Rapper Who Helped Define Atlanta's Trap Sound, Dies
Dequantes Devontay Lamar, known to millions as the rapper Rich Homie Quan, has died at the age of 34, according to reports. The...
Sep 7, 20242 min read


Brian Lewis OF ROC the Future Alliance, Heads to the University of Oxford for an Executive Leadership Summit
The Fund for the City of New York’s Summit for Education and Education-Adjacent Leaders invited Brian Lewis, ROC the Future Executive...
Aug 21, 20241 min read

Luisa Baars Named 2024 Hispanic Business Person of the Year
The Rochester Hispanic Business Association (RHBA) has named Luisa Baars its 2024 Hispanic Business Person of the Year. Luisa began her...
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Heather Kowalczyk Named Among Most Influential Women in Optical
Heather Kowalczyk, APR, vice president at McDougall Communications, has been named to Vision Monday magazine’s 2024 Most Influential...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Sherra M. Watson Joins HCR Home Care
Sherra M. Watson, RN, has joined HCR Home Care as a registered nurse clinical educator and home health aide training program (HHATP)...
Jul 12, 20241 min read
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