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

4 days ago
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...

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

Staff Report

6 days ago
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...

Governor Hochul Announces $39 Million in State Funding for Monroe County Law Enforcement

Staff Report

Sep 9
2 min

Governor Hochul Announces $39 Million in State Funding for Monroe County Law Enforcement

Governor Kathy Hochul today, September 9, unveiled nearly $39 million in state funding aimed at bolstering law enforcement and...

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...

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Howard Eagle

2 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

5 days ago

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

5 days ago

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

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...

Amber Alert Issued for Akelise Johnson, Mother says Child was Never ‘Missing’

Dave McCleary

Aug 29
4 min

Amber Alert Issued for Akelise Johnson, Mother says Child was Never ‘Missing’

The mother of a child who was reported missing is taking to social media to share her story. Rochester Police issued an Amber Alert for...

Legacy Makers Hosts First Wealth Conference, "Building the Next Generation"

Tyronda James

Aug 29
1 min

Legacy Makers Hosts First Wealth Conference, "Building the Next Generation"

Legacy Makers, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the Greater Rochester community through financial education, is...

Rochester City Council to Hold Final Public Hearing on Good Cause Eviction, Housing Advocates say Council Needs to Close Loopholes

Dave McCleary

Aug 26
2 min

Rochester City Council to Hold Final Public Hearing on Good Cause Eviction, Housing Advocates say Council Needs to Close Loopholes

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday night on proposed Good Cause Eviction legislation. The...

Features

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

tyrondajames

2 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

6 days ago
2 min

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

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

Staff Report

6 days ago
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...

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...

Brian Lewis OF ROC the Future Alliance, Heads to the University of Oxford for an Executive Leadership Summit

ROC the Future Alliance (RTFA)

Aug 21
1 min

Brian Lewis OF ROC the Future Alliance, Heads to the University of Oxford for an Executive Leadership Summit

The Fund for the City of New York’s Summit for Education and Education-Adjacent Leaders invited Brian Lewis, ROC the Future Executive...

National/World News

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

Charlene Crowell

3 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

4 days ago
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

2 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

5 days ago
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

5 days ago
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

Board of Elections Hosts Public Voter Registration Drives throughout the County

Monroe County Board of Elections

31 minutes 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...

Women of Color are invited to Gather for Health, Saturday, Sept. 14

Common Ground Health

3 days ago
2 min

From the Community

Women of Color are invited to Gather for Health, Saturday, Sept. 14

Women and girls of color are invited to the annual A Call to Women of Color, which focuses on empowering women and girls of color to...

This Weekend, Young Entrepreneur Marketplace to Showcase Youth-Led Businesses in Rochester

Black Men Achieve of Greater Rochester, Inc.

3 days ago
2 min

From the Community

This Weekend, Young Entrepreneur Marketplace to Showcase Youth-Led Businesses in Rochester

The Young Entrepreneur Marketplace in partnership with Black Men Achieve Youth Mentorship Program will host the 12th Young Entrepreneur...

Pathways to Peace Launches Proactive, Case-Management Outreach Model in RCSD Schools

City of Rochester

4 days ago
2 min

From the Community

Pathways to Peace Launches Proactive, Case-Management Outreach Model in RCSD Schools

Pathways to Peace School-based outreach team has launched a new proactive, case-management outreach model in Rochester schools that will...

RAAFA Hosts Free "Stop the Bleed" Gun Safety Workshop for the Community

Rochester African American Firearms Association

4 days ago
2 min

From the Community

RAAFA Hosts Free "Stop the Bleed" Gun Safety Workshop for the Community

The Rochester African American Firearms Association (RAAFA) is offering a free, comprehensive workshop focusing on emergency response,...

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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