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Rochester’s long-delayed effort to rebuild Peace Village is moving forward, but the plan to transform the city’s only sanctioned homeless encampment into a more structured transitional housing site is drawing concerns from advocates who say people experiencing homelessness should have a greater voice in how it operates. Rochester City Council had been expected to vote Sept. 22 on funding for the Industrial Street site but postponed action until Oct. 6 while details of the pro

You’ve probably heard about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the vaccine that was approved in 2006 to prevent an HPV infection. What you might not know is that HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Katlyn Newberry, Cancer Services Program Most cases of HPV clear up on their own but in some cases, the virus can cause changes in the body that can lead to cancer. In fact, HPV can lead to 6 different types of cancer that affects both men

For Morgann Thomas, creating opportunities for people to connect has become more than an event concept. It has become part of how she sees the community. Morgann Thomas A registered nurse and the visionary behind The Pause NY, Thomas draws from her own lived experiences and observations about how people connect, socialize and build relationships to curate experiences that encourage adults to step outside their routines and make room for something new. That work led me to a qu

For more than six decades, Dr. David “Sankofa” Anderson worked to ensure that Rochester remembered its history — particularly the Black history that too often had been overlooked, diminished or forgotten. Dr. David Anderson was known as "Sankofa" Anderson, a nationally recognized Frederick Douglass scholar, educator, storyteller, civil rights activist and longtime community advocate, died at age 96. His death prompted tributes across Rochester for a man whose influence stretc

Incumbent Letitia James brings nearly eight years running one of the nation's most powerful state attorney general offices. Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy brings an extensive federal prosecution and national-security résumé. Their contest could ultimately become a referendum on what New Yorkers want their attorney general to prioritize. Letitia James, Saritha Komatireddy (Official Photos) As New York Attorney General Letitia James seeks another term, Republican cha

Dr. Leonard M. Brock's story begins in Rochester's Hanover Housing Projects and on William Warfield Drive, but his work has taken him far beyond the city that shaped him. Born and raised in Rochester, Brock earned his doctorate at 28 and went on to become a nationally recognized systems-change leader. His local leadership includes helping lead major education and anti-poverty initiatives, including ROC the Future and the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative. This August,

Rochester has moved forward with an ambitious effort to ensure that every child has regular access to nature, not only in parks and playgrounds, but under open skies, at dusk, and deep into the night. At the center of this work is the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, a framework developed through a broad network of community partners. The initiative is closely aligned with the national movement led by the Children & Nature Network and the influential work of author Richard

I have been listening to Ron Carter for decades. Long before I became a journalist, his bass lines were part of the soundtrack of my life. His playing has always struck me as a rare combination of precision, patience, and imagination. Few musicians have shaped modern jazz more profoundly, and when I learned he would be performing in Rochester, I felt genuinely honored to receive the opportunity to interview him. I got the interview. Ron Carter's appearance in 2,221 recording

As the Buffalo Bills prepare to open their new Highmark Stadium this season, one of the greatest players in franchise history will not be among those honored. Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson The organization confirmed over the weekend that Pro Football Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson will not be included in the team's new "Family Circle," an outdoor plaza celebrating the greatest figures in Bills history. The new stadium sits directly across the street from the

Four long-vacant historic buildings at one of downtown Rochester’s most prominent intersections have been transformed into affordable housing and commercial space through a $12.8 million redevelopment project that state and local leaders say will help fuel continued investment in the city’s urban core. Local leaders and community stakeholders gathered for ribbon-cutting celebrating Harper's Corner project. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the completion of Harper’s Corne

Millions of Americans are expected to hit the roads and skies for Memorial Day weekend, and the Rochester region is preparing for one of the busiest travel periods of the year as the unofficial start of summer begins. The 2025 Memorial Day Parade in Rochester, NY featured veterans organizations, military groups, marching bands, civic organizations, and community participants honoring fallen service members. (Photo: City of Rochester) According to the American Automobile Assoc

WXXI Public Media has announced a major change to its radio lineup, naming veteran journalist Mikhaela Singleton as the new local host of NPR’s Morning Edition on WXXI News. Mikhaela Singleton Singleton officially joins the station Monday, May 18, when she will co-host the morning program alongside longtime host Beth Adams during a transition week airing from 5 to 9 a.m. on WXXI News (FM 105.9) and WRUR-FM. Singleton is scheduled to assume full-time hosting duties on May 26.