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Civil Rights Leader to Be Remembered Friday
The body of civil rights leader Rev. T.J. Jemison will lie in repose at the Louisiana Capitol for visitation Friday. read story
Winter Storm Boreas Threatens Thanksgiving Travelers
Winter Storm Boreas has been traveling from coast to coast causing power outages, accidents, cancelled flights and events and closed roads. So far, ten deaths have been reported as being caused by the moving storm. read story
Equal Justice Fellow Fights for LGBT Equality
Rochester’s LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community is no stranger to discrimination and hate crime. In March of 2008, police said Lance Neve was attacked and beaten unconscious at a bar, leaving him with a fractured skull and a broken nose because he was gay. His attacker, Jesse Parsons, was sentenced to more than five years in prison for the assault. read story
Civil Rights Leader to Be Remembered FridayThe body of civil rights leader Rev. T.J. Jemison will lie in repose at the Louisiana Capitol for visitation Friday. read story
Winter Storm Boreas Threatens Thanksgiving TravelersWinter Storm Boreas has been traveling from coast to coast causing power outages, accidents, cancelled flights and events and closed roads. So far, ten deaths have been reported as being caused by the moving storm. read story
Equal Justice Fellow Fights for LGBT EqualityRochester’s LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community is no stranger to discrimination and hate crime. In March of 2008, police said Lance Neve was attacked and beaten unconscious at a bar, leaving him with a fractured skull and a broken nose because he was gay. His attacker, Jesse Parsons, was sentenced to more than five years in prison for the assault. read story
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NY uses radar to end wrong-way threat on Thruway
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NY Legislature has the corruption problem
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National Civil Rights Support Mounting for Marissa Alexander Unequal Justice in Court Case Illuminated by George Zimmerman Verdictread story
Democrats vote to curb filibusters on appointees
Senate Democrats eased the way for swift approval of President Barack Obama's current and future nominees on Thursday, voting unilaterally to overturn decades of Senate precedent and undermine Republicans' ability to block final votes. read story
Senate Democrats eased the way for swift approval of President Barack Obama's current and future nominees on Thursday, voting unilaterally to overturn decades of Senate precedent and undermine Republicans' ability to block final votes. read story
NY lawmaker targets 'knockout' game
A New York state legislator says it's time to crack down on the violent "knockout game" in which youths "sucker punch" innocent bystanders for kicks. read story
A New York state legislator says it's time to crack down on the violent "knockout game" in which youths "sucker punch" innocent bystanders for kicks. read story
NY governor announces energy campus in Buffalo
A Buffalo brownfield site where a steel plant once stood will be transformed into a high-tech manufacturing complex focused on clean energy. read story
A Buffalo brownfield site where a steel plant once stood will be transformed into a high-tech manufacturing complex focused on clean energy. read story
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Anthony House Announces Annual Birthday Luncheon Speaker
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Residents Vote on What Their Specific Neighborhood Needs to Be Safe
Lovely Warren Travels Harvard University for Leadership TrainingMayor-Elect Lovely Warren Resigns as City Council President
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The RTS “Holiday Express” will carry shoppers to area mallsDemocrats Want To Know Why Sheriff O’Flynn Deserves a $37,000 Pay Increase
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- Rochester’s YWCA Celebrates Housing Expansion and Giving Hope to Women
- Government powers down; Obama to address country
- FAA to weigh easing limits on electronic devices
- President Obama Calls for End to Gun Violence in City Streets
- Alex White Calls for End to Red Light Camera Program
- Rochester-Based I.T. Company Gets $140 Million Contract with Army
- NY electric customers will get credit of up to $3
- House votes to cut $4B a year from food stamps
- Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Makes Historic Deposit in Black Banks
- Mayor Richards Youngest Son Succumbs to Cancer at Age 37
- Van White Connects Jobs & Justice March to Historic 63’ March on Washington
- Residents Endure Pouring Rain for Silent Earth Vigil
- NY vets holding ceremony to honor US POWs, MIAs
- 1 week to go until government shutdown deadline
- Cornell reveals details of hazing by lacrosse team
- Popular bathroom wipes blamed for sewer clogs
- Superintendent Bolgen Vargas Gives Students a Break with Fewer Exams
- U.S. Attorney Hochul to hold news conference in Rochester for Molly
- Rochester Immediate Care Introduces the Flu Shot to Go
- Adam Bello Demands More Security at Irondequoit’s Regal Cinema or Will Use Town’s Code to Shut it Down
- President Obama to Keynote Annual CBCF Awards Dinner
- Mayor Richards Decides to End His Campaign for Reelection
- Six Tips for Keeping Teens Safe on Social Media
- NY medical schools increase enrollment
- Straight No Chaser: You Can't Put a Lampshade on a Star
- The Democrats’ War on Women
- Rochester mayor candidate speaks from experience
- Rochester Awaits the Green Light on the Charlotte Marina Project
- New Red Light Cameras Installed Around the City
- Mayweather dominates for easy decision win
- Police: 2 more possible suspects at Navy Yard
- Haves and have-nots as health care markets open
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EDITORIAL
Time to Reflect
Last week marked Thanksgiving, the quintessential American holiday. In part, because it belongs to no religion, it is a day that all people can claim as their own to give thanks, in their way. This marked its 150th birthday. read story
Something to Think About: A Reflection
This is the time of the year that we celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas, and look forward to the New Year ahead. It’s also a time of reflection and pondering what will be. For my column this week, I wanted to encourage you to reflect on the past year, and begin to look forward to what is ahead. read story
Straight No Chaser: Revisiting the values we used to have
I have heard, and even repeated time and time again, that “getting old ain't easy.” However, truth be told, there are more benefits than drawbacks to getting old. Somewhere, freedom does factor in. read story
Good riddance, chief Sheppard!
On Wednesday afternoon, Rochester Police Department Chief James Sheppard announced his retirement. This time, it was official. Sheppard had previously turned in his retirement papers in October. Then, after changing his mind, withdrew them. read story
Straight No Chaser: Stupid Women Do Stupid Things
Every now and then, I find it necessary to share some of the stupid things that stupid women do. I was home, minding my own business on a recent Saturday morning, when my phone rang. The phone number on the phone came up as “restricted.” read story
Something to Think About: An Open Letter to Rochester’s Mayor-Elect
For this week’s column, I wanted to share with you an open letter I wrote to the mayor-elect of Rochester, Lovely Warren. At the time of this writing, it had been over a week since Rochesterians went to the polls and elected the city’s first female mayor. read story
Time to ReflectLast week marked Thanksgiving, the quintessential American holiday. In part, because it belongs to no religion, it is a day that all people can claim as their own to give thanks, in their way. This marked its 150th birthday. read story
Something to Think About: A ReflectionThis is the time of the year that we celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas, and look forward to the New Year ahead. It’s also a time of reflection and pondering what will be. For my column this week, I wanted to encourage you to reflect on the past year, and begin to look forward to what is ahead. read story
Straight No Chaser: Revisiting the values we used to haveI have heard, and even repeated time and time again, that “getting old ain't easy.” However, truth be told, there are more benefits than drawbacks to getting old. Somewhere, freedom does factor in. read story
Good riddance, chief Sheppard!On Wednesday afternoon, Rochester Police Department Chief James Sheppard announced his retirement. This time, it was official. Sheppard had previously turned in his retirement papers in October. Then, after changing his mind, withdrew them. read story
Straight No Chaser: Stupid Women Do Stupid ThingsEvery now and then, I find it necessary to share some of the stupid things that stupid women do. I was home, minding my own business on a recent Saturday morning, when my phone rang. The phone number on the phone came up as “restricted.” read story
Something to Think About: An Open Letter to Rochester’s Mayor-ElectFor this week’s column, I wanted to share with you an open letter I wrote to the mayor-elect of Rochester, Lovely Warren. At the time of this writing, it had been over a week since Rochesterians went to the polls and elected the city’s first female mayor. read story
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