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City Councilmember Martin and Community Organizations Rally at City Hall for Strong Good Cause Eviction Bill

5 minutes ago
2 min

City Councilmember Martin and Community Organizations Rally at City Hall for Strong Good Cause Eviction Bill

Rochester City Councilmember Stanley Martin and representatives from several community organizations are calling on the Rochester City...

Rochester Has a Program Aimed at Curtailing ‘Nuisance’ Activity Around the City; but is it Effective?

Veronica Sizer

2 days ago
3 min

Rochester Has a Program Aimed at Curtailing ‘Nuisance’ Activity Around the City; but is it Effective?

Rochester’s Nuisance Point System was originally established as a way to identify and correct chronic ‘nuisance’ activity that can have a...

Health Care Workers Demanding More “Serious” Negotiating from UofR

Staff Report

3 days ago
1 min

Health Care Workers Demanding More “Serious” Negotiating from UofR

Health Care workers at the University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital are accusing the organization of not taking union...

PAB Issues Report on Cost of Misconduct, Says Rochester Paying Higher Amounts for Claims

Dave McCleary

Sep 12
3 min

PAB Issues Report on Cost of Misconduct, Says Rochester Paying Higher Amounts for Claims

The Rochester Police Accountability Board (PAB) Tuesday issued a report claiming the City of Rochester underestimated the cost of civil...

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Howard Eagle

6 days ago

Who Told The Better Lies During the Presidential Debate?

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Prior to the 9/10/24 Harris/Trump Presidential debate, I had seen several Facebook posts, in which people were saying things like: "It's...

David W. Marshall

Sep 11

School Shootings and Parental Accountability

This time it occurred in Winder, Georgia. Another school shooting with an assault-style rifle, more “thoughts and prayers” and another...

Julianne Malveaux

Sep 11

Trump Falls Apart

I rarely think of Irish poets, but I could not help thinking of William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) as I watched the 45th president unravel...

Local News

RPD Seek Public's Help in Locating Suspect in Maplewood Mass Shooting

Rochester Police Department

2 days ago
1 min

RPD Seek Public's Help in Locating Suspect in Maplewood Mass Shooting

The Rochester Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Niger Johnson, a suspect in...

Veronica Sizer

2 days ago
3 min

Rochester Has a Program Aimed at Curtailing ‘Nuisance’ Activity Around the City; but is it Effective?

Rochester’s Nuisance Point System was originally established as a way to identify and correct chronic ‘nuisance’ activity that can have a...

Staff Report

3 days ago
1 min

Health Care Workers Demanding More “Serious” Negotiating from UofR

Health Care workers at the University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital are accusing the organization of not taking union...

Health Care Workers and University of Rochester Medicine Home Care Set to Resume Contract Talks

1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East

Sep 4
2 min

Health Care Workers and University of Rochester Medicine Home Care Set to Resume Contract Talks

Rochester, NY – Contract talks between home care workers and the University of Rochester Medicine Home Care resumed Tuesday. About 115...

Congressman Morelle Announces Support for Legislation Aimed at Protecting Children’s Online Safety

Congressman Joe Morelle

Sep 4
3 min

Congressman Morelle Announces Support for Legislation Aimed at Protecting Children’s Online Safety

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Congressman Joe Morelle, earlier today, September 4, 2024, announced support for legislation he says will help protect...

Features

Tito Jackson, Founding Member of The Jackson 5, Dies at 70

Staff Report

4 days ago
2 min

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...

Frankie Beverly, Legendary Soul Singer and Leader of Maze, Dies at 77

tyrondajames

5 days ago
2 min

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....

Remembering 'Reggie'. Legacy of Rafe Reginald Ellison: Beloved Rochester Endowment Sponsor, Businessman

Tyronda James

Sep 10
2 min

Remembering 'Reggie'. Legacy of Rafe Reginald Ellison: Beloved Rochester Endowment Sponsor, Businessman

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Rafe Reginald Ellison, affectionately known as "Reggie," passed away suddenly on August 24, 2024. Born on October 21, 1973, in Rochester,...

James Earl Jones, Iconic Actor and Voice of Mufasa and Darth Vader, Dies at 93

Staff Report

Sep 10
3 min

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...

Rich Homie Quan, 34, Rapper Who Helped Define Atlanta's Trap Sound, Dies

Staff Report

Sep 7
2 min

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...

National/World News

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Student Loan Forgiveness, Denying Relief to Millions of Borrowers

Charlene Crowell

7 days ago
4 min

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Student Loan Forgiveness, Denying Relief to Millions of Borrowers

Higher education is believed by many to be a bridge to a financially secure future. But for the more than 43 million Americans who...

Student Loan Debt Drops $10 Billion Due to Biden Administration Forgiveness

Charlene Crowell

Sep 12
4 min

Student Loan Debt Drops $10 Billion Due to Biden Administration Forgiveness

As consumers struggle to cope with mounting debt, a new economic report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York includes an...

Republican Party Attempts to Strike 225,000 Voters from North Carolina Election Rolls

Sunita Sohrabji

Sep 9
3 min

Republican Party Attempts to Strike 225,000 Voters from North Carolina Election Rolls

A group of civil rights organizations announced Sept. 5 they are challenging a lawsuit by the Republican Party, which seeks to deem...

Editorials

Who Told The Better Lies During the Presidential Debate?

Howard Eagle

6 days ago
2 min

Editorials

Who Told The Better Lies During the Presidential Debate?

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Prior to the 9/10/24 Harris/Trump Presidential debate, I had seen several Facebook posts, in which people were saying things like: "It's...

School Shootings and Parental Accountability

David W. Marshall

Sep 11
4 min

Editorials

School Shootings and Parental Accountability

This time it occurred in Winder, Georgia. Another school shooting with an assault-style rifle, more “thoughts and prayers” and another...

Julianne Malveaux

Sep 11
3 min

Editorials

Trump Falls Apart

I rarely think of Irish poets, but I could not help thinking of William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) as I watched the 45th president unravel...

Sunita Sohrabji

Sep 9
3 min

Editorials

Republican Party Attempts to Strike 225,000 Voters from North Carolina Election Rolls

A group of civil rights organizations announced Sept. 5 they are challenging a lawsuit by the Republican Party, which seeks to deem...

From the Community

City of Rochester Public Market

18 hours ago
1 min

From the Community

Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas Continue Sunday at the City of Rochester Public Market

(Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024) – The penultimate Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas at the City of Rochester Public Market of...

A Music Tribute to Fatman Scoop, this Sunday at International Plaza Market Sunday, ROC the Plaza

City of Rochester News Release

19 hours ago
1 min

From the Community

A Music Tribute to Fatman Scoop, this Sunday at International Plaza Market Sunday, ROC the Plaza

This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will feature ROC the Plaza: The Music Tribute to Fatman Scoop from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday,...

Barack and Michelle Obama Teen Empowerment Center Officially Opens on Thursday in Rochester

The Center for Teen Empowerment

2 days ago
3 min

From the Community

Barack and Michelle Obama Teen Empowerment Center Officially Opens on Thursday in Rochester

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, The Center for Teen Empowerment will hold a grand opening celebration of its new state-of-the-art...

Community Resource Expo to Take Place at Central Library Downtown on Thursday

Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County

3 days ago
1 min

From the Community

Community Resource Expo to Take Place at Central Library Downtown on Thursday

The Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County invites the community to explore an array of services and resources provided by local...

Board of Elections Hosts Public Voter Registration Drives throughout the County

Monroe County Board of Elections

4 days ago
1 min

From the Community

Board of Elections Hosts Public Voter Registration Drives throughout the County

Monroe County Board of Elections (MCBOE) will be celebrating National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, with a...

Contributing Blog/News

Should I Send My Child to a Rochester Private or Public School?

Ashley Curtis

Feb 11
3 min

Contributing Blog-News

Should I Send My Child to a Rochester Private or Public School?

Rochester is undoubtedly a bustling hub of activity and excitement, making it an ideal location to raise a family. But, as your children...

What All Rochester Residents Need to Know Before Embarking on a Road Trip

Ashley Curtis

Dec 13, 2023
3 min

Contributing Blog-News

What All Rochester Residents Need to Know Before Embarking on a Road Trip

As the temperatures drop in Rochester, NY, the urge to travel like a snowbird to a warmer climate increases. Just before a snowstorm,...

What All Rochester Vehicle Owners Need to Know About Auto Insurance

Ashley Curtis

Dec 11, 2023
3 min

Contributing Blog-News

What All Rochester Vehicle Owners Need to Know About Auto Insurance

Rochester is a renowned global technology, science, research, and development hub. In terms of population, it's number three in New York...

What All Rochester Homeowners Need to Know About Water Damage

Ashley Curtis

Dec 6, 2023
3 min

Contributing Blog-News

What All Rochester Homeowners Need to Know About Water Damage

If there are two words that no property owner ever wants to hear, these are probably water damage. This is one of the most serious issues...

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