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Hulu's 'Handmaid's Tale' spinoff 'The Testaments' is about girlhood in Gilead
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (671+ words) Throughout the six-season run of "The Handmaid's Tale," dread hung over the series like a perpetual rain cloud. It made sense because the U. S. had turned into a totalitarian society called Gilead where women were stripped of their rights. In "The…...
Monroe County Executive announces the launch of Virtual Senior Center for adults 60 and up
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (137+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. " Monroe County Virtual Senior Center (VSC) is set to launch after being announced by County Executive Adam Bello on Monday. The free program offers live interactive social, health, and educational programs for adults aged 60 and above. Older adults who…...
Rising healthcare costs force insurers to scale back Medicare Advantage offerings, affecting local seniors
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (269+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. " If you're a senior citizen on Medicare, keep a close eye on your mail. A number of health insurance companies are eliminating Medicare Advantage plans for 2026 and you may need take action to ensure you and your medications are…...
8 people arrested after being accused of 'elder fraud"
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (195+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. " Eight people from various parts of the country, including Western New York, have been arrested after being accused of elder fraud. U. S. Attorney Michael Di Giacomo announced the arrests during a press conference alongside leaders from various federal, state, and…...