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Florence Campaigns Allege Bias in Ballot Objections by Party Leader
Several Democratic candidates of color are raising concerns about what they describe as discriminatory practices by Monroe County...
Apr 14, 20252 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...
Apr 11, 20252 min read


Early Release or Second Chance? Earned Time Bill Sparks Heated Political Fight
Rochester-area Democrats are leading a renewed push for criminal justice reform in New York state with the reintroduction of the Earned...
Apr 9, 20252 min read


Rochester School Board Approves Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program to Boost Student Safety
The Rochester City School District has approved a new school bus stop-arm enforcement program aimed at improving student safety by...
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Thousands Gather in Rochester to Protest Trump and Musk
Over 4,000 demonstrators convened at Cobbs Hill Park in Rochester, New York, Saturday, as part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" protests...
Apr 7, 20252 min read


Common Ground Health Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis in Rochester
In a sweeping new report, Common Ground Health has declared gun violence a public health crisis in Rochester, citing the far-reaching...
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Grandson and Son of Franklin Florence Enter Rochester Politics
A father and son will make local history Thursday when they file petitions to run for office together in the City of Rochester, a first...
Apr 3, 20252 min read


Meléndez: Rochester Police Violated Sanctuary City Policy in Whitney Street Incident
Rochester City Council President Miguel A. Meléndez Jr. said Wednesday that city police violated Rochester’s sanctuary city policy during...
Apr 3, 20252 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...
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Retaliation or Reform? Big Law Firms Battle Trump Over Loyalty, Diversity
While several of the country’s top law firms have capitulated to demands from the Trump administration—agreeing to scale back diversity...
Apr 1, 20252 min read


University of Rochester Graduate Students Ready to Strike After Stalled Negotiations
Graduate students at the University of Rochester have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, citing stalled negotiations and a...
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Border Czar Backs Rochester Police After Immigration Stop; Local Leaders Push Back
U.S. Border Czar Thomas Homan is backing Rochester police officers who assisted Border Patrol agents during a traffic stop last Monday,...
Mar 31, 20252 min read
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