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Philanthropist, Community Leader Midge Thomas Honored as 2023 NYS Woman of Distinction
Beloved philanthropist and community leader Midge Thomas was honored on August 16 as the 2023 NYS Senate Woman of Distinction. Each year,...
Aug 30, 20233 min read
53 New 'Affordable Homes' to Boost Beechwood Neighborhood Revitalization
Yesterday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of construction on a project that will bring 53 new homes to...
Aug 25, 20232 min read
Local Author Karen Ward-Wilder Inspires Young Minds through Book Reading, Give-Away Event
Karen Ward-Wilder, a local author, speaker, entrepreneur is once again spreading the joy of reading and learning among the youth of the...
Aug 8, 20233 min read
A Guest at the Table: William J. Ferguson II
"A Guest at the Table” is a synopsis of a previously aired and particularly interesting interview on my No-Nonsense Roundtable radio...
Aug 4, 20233 min read
Latin-born Immigrant Historically Becomes Local Family Court Judge
The Honorable Maria Cubillos Reed became the first Latin-born immigrant to serve as a Monroe County Family Court Justice upon taking the...
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Guest at the Table: Dr. Desjamebra Robinson
My guest at this edition of the No-Nonsense Roundtable is Dr. Desjamebra Robinson, who you will quickly learn isn’t afraid to speak up....
Jul 26, 20232 min read
After 35 Years RMSC Planetarium Director Steve Fentress, Retires
After 35 years of inspiring Rochester to look up and learn about our Universe, RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium Director Steve Fentress has...
Jul 24, 20232 min read
Ayette Jordan Takes the Helm as Executive Director of Rochester's Historic Little Theatre
Rochester’s historic East End art house cinema has a new leader. The Little Theatre appointed Ayette Jordan (she/her) as its new...
Jul 20, 20232 min read
City’s Jackson R-Center Boxing Club Sends Rochester Athlete to U.S. Olympic Team Trials
Self-respect and discipline are two valuable ingredients for successfully acquiring life skills and achievement. Last month, two young...
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Trodden by her Distracted Driving Disaster, Letoya Palmo Emerges from Prison with a Purpose
“I paid my dues to society, made water beds from the tears that was shed. Left my babies and hurt others, pain. Two years lost but not my...
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Dr. Rupert A. Hayles Jr., Joins Roberts Wesleyan University, Northeastern Seminary as President
Dr. Terry Taber, chair of the boards of trustees, announced that Dr. Rupert A. Hayles Jr. will become the 12th president of Roberts...
Jun 24, 20233 min read
Is Competition Driving Casino Debate?
News Analysis by Shanique Byrd - Local politicians and community members are voicing concerns over Gov. Kathy Hochul’s private meeting...
Jun 22, 20233 min read
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