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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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

County Invests $1 Million into Ibero-American Action League to Boost Workforce Development

Monroe County announced, Monday, a $1 million investment to Ibero-American Action League to build up workforce development through their...

Avelo Airlines offering nonstop Flights from Roc to RDU

Avelo Airlines will begin the first nonstop service in 20 years from Rochester, NY to North Carolina’s Research Triangle, Raleigh/Durham...

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