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Senator Cooney, Advocates Calling for More Funding for Families with Children

1 hour ago
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Senator Cooney, Advocates Calling for More Funding for Families with Children

Many state lawmakers and advocates have been pushing to have the New York State child tax credit for families increased; but so far,...

Officials Citing Rise in Local Auto Thefts, Demanding TikTok CEO Address Viral Videos

Tyronda James

2 days ago
2 min

Officials Citing Rise in Local Auto Thefts, Demanding TikTok CEO Address Viral Videos

Local officials say the recent rise in violence and automobile thefts in Rochester and across the country can be directly pointed to...

Lawmakers Setting the Stage for Contentious Budget Negotiations

Dave McCleary

2 days ago
2 min

Lawmakers Setting the Stage for Contentious Budget Negotiations

New York democrats released their 2023-2024 budget proposal last week but a number of Governor Kathy Hochul’s initiatives were missing or...

AG James, County Respond to Report of Fake RG&E Customer Service Number

Staff

7 days ago
2 min

AG James, County Respond to Report of Fake RG&E Customer Service Number

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is warning residents to be careful and vigilant regarding...

Editorials

Charlene Crowell

2 days ago

Affecting Nearly Half of Black Mortgage Borrowers, FHA Makes Housing More Affordable

Beginning March 20, a recent move by the Biden Administration will make owning a home more affordable for current and prospective...

Julianne Malveaux

2 days ago

The Unequal Cost of Protesting

The 45th President is in the news again, facing indictments in New York and Georgia for criminal behavior regarding illegally paying a...

Howard Eagle

Feb 27

Regarding RCSD, it’s time for Malik Evans to Knock It Off (part 2)

Former Rochester City School District commissioners, (Mayor) Malik Evans and Jose Cruz both represent the epitome of what’s wrong, and...

Local News

City of Rochester

4 minutes ago
2 min

ROC My Brother’s Keeper to Host Youth Peace Summit

The City of Rochester and Rochester City School District’s ROC My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Program is hosting a Youth Peace Summit from 10...

Tyronda James

1 hour ago
2 min

Senator Cooney, Advocates Calling for More Funding for Families with Children

Many state lawmakers and advocates have been pushing to have the New York State child tax credit for families increased; but so far,...

Tyronda James

2 days ago
2 min

Officials Citing Rise in Local Auto Thefts, Demanding TikTok CEO Address Viral Videos

Local officials say the recent rise in violence and automobile thefts in Rochester and across the country can be directly pointed to...

Staff

7 days ago
2 min

AG James, County Respond to Report of Fake RG&E Customer Service Number

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is warning residents to be careful and vigilant regarding...

Features

Ashley Curtis

4 days ago
3 min

4 Mother's Day Gift Ideas You Haven't Thought of for the Rochester Mom in Your Life

Buying a present for Mother's Day might not seem that tricky, but a Rochester mom doesn't want the regular chocolates, teddy bears, or...

Ashley Curtis

Mar 13
3 min

How Do I Find the Best Job for Me in Rochester?

Finding the best job for yourself in Rochester can help you get a lot of satisfaction out of life. This is because there may be a lower...

Tracie Isaac

Mar 8
3 min

2023 MWBE Conference Offers Business Opportunities

Local and New York State minority and women businesses owners are invited to attend the City of Rochester’s Upstate NY MWBE Conference...

Tyronda James

Mar 6
1 min

Church of Love Faith Center and the Henderson Foundation Donate $100k to Roberts Wesleyan University

The Church of Love Faith Center and The Henderson Foundation have donated $100,000 to Roberts Wesleyan University. The money is given in...

Tyronda James

Mar 6
2 min

Monroe County Eliminating Sales Tax on Some Clothing Items

Starting March 1, 2023 Monroe County will eliminate the county’s 4% sales tax on clothing and footwear sold for less than $110. The new...

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Tyronda James

1 hour ago
2 min

Senator Cooney, Advocates Calling for More Funding for Families with Children

Many state lawmakers and advocates have been pushing to have the New York State child tax credit for families increased; but so far,...

Hazel Trice-Edney

2 days ago
5 min

Deal That Could Increase Minority Media Ownership Hits ‘Brick Wall’ - FCC accused of bowing to big

A major acquisition that civil rights leaders and advocates for Black-owned media had hoped would increase media ownership, opportunity,...

Charlene Crowell

2 days ago
3 min

Affecting Nearly Half of Black Mortgage Borrowers, FHA Makes Housing More Affordable

Beginning March 20, a recent move by the Biden Administration will make owning a home more affordable for current and prospective...

Editorials

Charlene Crowell

2 days ago
3 min

Editorials

Affecting Nearly Half of Black Mortgage Borrowers, FHA Makes Housing More Affordable

Beginning March 20, a recent move by the Biden Administration will make owning a home more affordable for current and prospective...

Julianne Malveaux

2 days ago
3 min

Editorials

The Unequal Cost of Protesting

The 45th President is in the news again, facing indictments in New York and Georgia for criminal behavior regarding illegally paying a...

Howard Eagle

Feb 27
5 min

Editorials

Regarding RCSD, it’s time for Malik Evans to Knock It Off (part 2)

Former Rochester City School District commissioners, (Mayor) Malik Evans and Jose Cruz both represent the epitome of what’s wrong, and...

Jesse Jackson

Feb 21
3 min

Editorials

Jesse Jackson: President Biden’s State of the Union

Joe Biden’s State of the Union will feature good news. He has much to report – record job growth, record low unemployment, inflation...

Howard Eagle

Feb 20
3 min

Editorials

Regarding RCSD, it’s time for Malik Evans to Knock It Off (part 1)

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The Rochester City School District (RCSD) and other decaying, urban schools districts like Atlanta, Chicago, and Baltimore are back in...

From the Community

Staff

7 days ago
1 min

From the Community

Monroe County Looking for Public Input for Active Transportation Plan

Members of the public invited to provide input on Wednesday, March 22 Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is looking for public input on...

RCSD

Mar 16
2 min

From the Community

New Leadership Appointments at RCSD

Rochester City School District announced the following leadership appointments to the superintendent's executive cabinet: Demario...

Staff

Feb 28
2 min

From the Community

Festival of Inclusion Returns, Serving the Intellectual Developmental Disability Community

The Golisano Foundation, Special Olympics and Best Buddies are joining together to host the second annual Festival of Inclusion on...

Staff

Feb 25
1 min

From the Community

Local Company Implements Four-Day Workweek

Local, Brockport-based electronics recycler, Sunnking has recently implemented a new four-day work week for their employees. The update...

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