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Rule of Law ‘Under Siege,’ Say Rochester Activists at Federal Building Protest

More than 200 Rochester-area residents gathered outside the Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building on Wednesday to demand due process and...

Staff Report

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Mayor Evans Highlights Gains in Safety and Housing, Faces Sharp Criticism from Challenger in State of the City Address

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans delivered his third State of the City address Wednesday evening, celebrating a significant drop in gun...

Dave McCleary

7 hours ago3 min read

Evans Denies Misconduct, Highlights Record as Irondequoit Supervisor

Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans is pushing back against a petition for his removal from office , calling the effort "unfounded"...

Dave McCleary

1 day ago2 min read

A Papacy of Compassion: Pope Francis’s Legacy of Justice and Inclusion

Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas and a steadfast voice for the marginalized, died Monday, leaving behind a legacy defined...

Audra Kieta

2 days ago3 min read

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New MCC Advanced Technology Center Aims to Bridge Skills Gap in Emerging Industries

Monroe Community College (MCC) broke ground Tuesday on a $69 million Advanced Technology Center (ATC) set to open on the school’s...

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Mayor Evans Sends Message to Illegal Riders: "Street Legal or Scrapyard Bound"

A pile of more than 50 illegal ATVs and dirt bikes met their end at the City Auto Impound Yard, Thursday, April 17, 2025, sending a clear...

Staff Report

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Graduate Students at University of Rochester Set to Strike Today Over Unionization Efforts

More than 1,500 graduate workers at the University of Rochester are launching an indefinite strike today, citing months of delays and...

Staff Report

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Protesters to Avelo Airlines: ‘We Don’t Fly With Deporters’

Dozens of protesters gathered Thursday at Frederick Douglass–Greater Rochester International Airport to denounce Avelo Airlines’ decision...

Dave McCleary

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DA Seeks Removal of Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans Under State Public Officers Law

Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley filed a petition Wednesday to remove Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans from office,...

Dave McCleary

Apr 162 min read

Editorials

Black Voters Matter and the King Center Unite to Create New Generation of Activists

Now that Donald Trump is back in the White House, he has moved with all deliberate speed to dismantle all the hard-earned Civil Rights,...

Editorials

Barrington M. Salmon

1 day ago6 min read

A Tribute to Pope Francis: December 17, 1936 -April 21, 2025

Jorge Mario Bergoglio came into the world at a time when fascism was on the rise, dictators were gaining their foothold, sovereign...

Editorials

George Payne

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A Palm Sunday in Hell: Why Ukraine Still Needs Us

George Cassidy Payne On Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, as congregants across Ukraine gathered to mark the beginning of Holy Week, two...

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George Cassidy Payne

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The Erasure of Women in Power

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David W. Marshall In 2024, four women held the rank of four-star general or admiral. One year later, in 2025, there are none. This is...

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David W. Marshall

Apr 164 min read

Features

Livingston County Producers Bring ‘The Legend of Ochi’ to The Little TheatreROCHESTER, N.Y. (April 21, 2025) — T

The Legend of Ochi , a new fantasy film produced by Livingston County residents Richard Peete and Traci Carlson, opens Friday, April 25,...

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Visual Studies Workshop Presents Film Screening With Christopher Harris

Visual Studies Workshop (VSW) will host acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Harris for a special salon event and film screening on Wednesday,...

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Apr 172 min read

Guest at the Table: Dr. DJ Robinson: Dom will sponsor her to speak at your next event

“A Guest at the Table” is a synopsis of a previously aired and particularly interesting interview on my No-Nonsense Roundtable radio...

Dom Genova

Apr 163 min read

Miss Julie’s School of Beauty Breaks Ground to Empower Trafficking Survivors

Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester) left and Julie Chapus, right. Miss Julie’s School of Beauty, a first-of-its-kind cosmetology school...

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Apr 122 min read

RAWNY to Host Inaugural Reentry Connections Conference Focused on Second Chances

The Reentry Association of Western New York (RAWNY) will host its first-ever Reentry Connections Conference on April 30, bringing...

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Apr 101 min read

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Garth Fagan Dance to Perform at CANANDAIGUA'S Fort Hill Performing Arts Center

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — Garth Fagan Dance will present a series of performances at the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center from Friday, June 20,...

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Monroe County Golf Courses Now Open for 2025 Season

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced Friday, April 18, that the county’s three public golf courses have opened for the 2025...

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EPA Regional Administrator Celebrates Brownfields Job Training Graduates in Rochester, N.Y.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Michael Martucci joined Rochester Mayor Malik Evans and other city...

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City's Public Market Seeks Vendors for Flower City Days Horticultural Sales

The City of Rochester Public Market’s popular spring Flower City Days horticultural sale events are coming up in May and June at 280 N....

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Meet the Artist: Sanford Biggers to Speak at Memorial Art Gallery

The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) of the University of Rochester will host a special program, Meet the Artist: Sanford Biggers, on Saturday,...

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National/World News

Radio Hosts in Major Cities Join Campaign to Reduce Black Overdose Deaths

NEW YORK, NY – Six radio hosts in Philadelphia, Milwaukee, and Detroit are channeling their voices and energy to the You Have the Power...

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Reductions to Minority Business Development Agency Staffing and $436B CDFI Capital at Risk

Annie E Casey Foundation Image Black Business.jpg Under the guise of reducing government fraud and waste, a series of executive orders ...

Charlene Crowell

7 days ago4 min read

Federal Judge Greenlights Trump-Era Immigrant Registry, Prompting Outrage from Civil Rights Advocates

A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can proceed with a contentious policy requiring undocumented immigrants to...

Dave McCleary

Apr 112 min read

Senator Cory Booker Sets Record with 25-Hour Speech Opposing President Trump's Agenda

Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) delivered a historic 25-hour and five-minute speech on the Senate floor, breaking the previous record set by...

Dave McCleary

Apr 12 min read

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Expert reveals 7 tips to keep your child safe online

Here is how you can protect your child in the cyber age Photo by Ali Pli on Unsplash The digital world plays a big role in children's...

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Avoid Surging Sale Scams in 2025 With These Expert Tips

Online payment platform PayPal has become a prime target for scammers in recent years. With online sales bringing waves of online...

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The Growing Demand for Surrogacy in the U.S. Amid Rising Fertility Challenges and Legal Considerations

Photo by Omar Lopez on Unsplash Surrogacy has been steadily gaining traction in the United States as more individuals and couples look...

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Ashley Curtis

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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...

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Top Stories

Rule of Law ‘Under Siege,’ Say Rochester Activists at Federal Building Protest

Mayor Evans Highlights Gains in Safety and Housing, Faces Sharp Criticism from Challenger in State of the City Address

Evans Denies Misconduct, Highlights Record as Irondequoit Supervisor

A Papacy of Compassion: Pope Francis’s Legacy of Justice and Inclusion

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Black Voters Matter and the King Center Unite to Create New Generation of Activists

A Tribute to Pope Francis: December 17, 1936 -April 21, 2025

A Palm Sunday in Hell: Why Ukraine Still Needs Us

The Erasure of Women in Power

Trump's Budget Is A Betrayal Of His Promise To Working-Class Americans

In a World of Chaos, Gandhi’s Truth and Nonviolence Still Offer a Path Forward

ICE Should Respect the Sanctity of Churches

Running Out of Good Things to Say

Local News

New MCC Advanced Technology Center Aims to Bridge Skills Gap in Emerging Industries

Mayor Evans Sends Message to Illegal Riders: "Street Legal or Scrapyard Bound"

Graduate Students at University of Rochester Set to Strike Today Over Unionization Efforts

Protesters to Avelo Airlines: ‘We Don’t Fly With Deporters’

DA Seeks Removal of Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans Under State Public Officers Law

Editorials

Black Voters Matter and the King Center Unite to Create New Generation of Activists

A Tribute to Pope Francis: December 17, 1936 -April 21, 2025

A Palm Sunday in Hell: Why Ukraine Still Needs Us

The Erasure of Women in Power

Features

Livingston County Producers Bring ‘The Legend of Ochi’ to The Little TheatreROCHESTER, N.Y. (April 21, 2025) — T

Visual Studies Workshop Presents Film Screening With Christopher Harris

Guest at the Table: Dr. DJ Robinson: Dom will sponsor her to speak at your next event

Miss Julie’s School of Beauty Breaks Ground to Empower Trafficking Survivors

RAWNY to Host Inaugural Reentry Connections Conference Focused on Second Chances

From the Community

Garth Fagan Dance to Perform at CANANDAIGUA'S Fort Hill Performing Arts Center

Monroe County Golf Courses Now Open for 2025 Season

EPA Regional Administrator Celebrates Brownfields Job Training Graduates in Rochester, N.Y.

City's Public Market Seeks Vendors for Flower City Days Horticultural Sales

Meet the Artist: Sanford Biggers to Speak at Memorial Art Gallery

National/World News

Radio Hosts in Major Cities Join Campaign to Reduce Black Overdose Deaths

Reductions to Minority Business Development Agency Staffing and $436B CDFI Capital at Risk

Federal Judge Greenlights Trump-Era Immigrant Registry, Prompting Outrage from Civil Rights Advocates

Senator Cory Booker Sets Record with 25-Hour Speech Opposing President Trump's Agenda

Contributing Blog/News

Expert reveals 7 tips to keep your child safe online

Avoid Surging Sale Scams in 2025 With These Expert Tips

The Growing Demand for Surrogacy in the U.S. Amid Rising Fertility Challenges and Legal Considerations

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

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