Op-Ed: Black Older Adults Deserve Clear Answers About Medicare
David Laguerre argues that Medicare open enrollment should come with clear explanations, trusted counseling and respect. A Queens study and local resources show why.
Minimum Wage Gap: The Hidden Cost of Buying the Same American Life
The minimum wage gap makes identical products cost far more working hours. Compare Utica, NYC and $7.25 states.
The Evolution of the Erie Canal: From Trade Route to Community Hub
The Erie Canal opened in 1825 as a 363-mile engineered waterway connecting the Hudson River to Lake Erie, slashing freight costs and transforming New...
Opinion: NFL Race-Norming Deal Must Deliver for Black Players
The NFL disability race-norming settlement offers a path to fairer reviews. David LaGuerre argues that dignity requires real follow-through.
Hot Seat: Media Monday with Ron Klopfanstein
Hot Seat: Media Monday with Ron Klopfanstein: Local content creators talk about their work, inspiration, and passion for art, media, and popular culture
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Meta AI Chatbot Hacked: How Cybercriminals Stole Instagram Accounts
How Hackers Duped Meta AI Support to Steal Celebrity Instagram Accounts: What Every User Needs to Know
Quick Answer: Cybercriminals exploited a flaw in Meta's...
Voices of Polonia: Jadwiga of Poland, Queen and Saint
Jadwiga of Poland, Queen, and Saint
Queen Jadwiga of Poland was the first female monarch of the Kingdom of Poland, reigning from the 16th of...
Measles Is Back, and Washington Must Answer: 4,000 Cases and a Crisis of Public...
With 4,080 U.S. measles cases and two confirmed in Oneida County, the Utica Phoenix editorial board calls for accountable, evidence-led federal public health leadership.
Buffalo Bills Tickets at Highmark Stadium Are Pricing Out Fans
The Day the Average Fan Got Priced Out of the Game
At the Brand-New Highmark Stadium, You'll Need More Than Team Spirit — You'll Need...
My Aunt Dr. Jean Harris was a Trailblazing Female Physician
Editor's Note: This is my Aunt, Dr. Jean Harris from the 1955 cover of Ebony Magazine. She was the first Black doctor graduated from...