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Hall’s Arrest Not His First Run-in with RPD
Weeks after pleading guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny, Anthony Hall is back behind bars, this time for allegedly assaulting a police...
Jan 32 min read
Prominent Attorney Benjamin Crump Taking on Robert Brooks’ Wrongful Death Suit
Renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has agreed to represent the estranged son of Robert Brooks, who died under controversial circu
Dec 31, 20243 min read
President Jimmy Carter Passes at age 100
Jimmy Carter was president from 1977 to 1981 Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace...
Dec 29, 20243 min read
Lawmakers Demand Accountability After Death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
Robert Brooks - Instagram Photo Lawmakers in Rochester and across New York state are calling for an independent investigation and...
Dec 28, 20244 min read
Calls to Boycott Walmart Grow Amid Trump Presidency and DEI Policy Changes
Walmart is facing mounting backlash as calls for a boycott spread across the country following two major developments: the company’s...
Dec 27, 20243 min read
NY AG Secures $4.4M Settlement with Gift Card Company Over Unclaimed Funds
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday that a settlement has been reached with Card Compliant LLC, a gift card company...
Dec 26, 20242 min read
Rochester to Celebrate Kwanzaa with Seven Days of Culture, Community, and Unity
The Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition has announced its 2024 Kwanzaa celebration, a vibrant six-day event honoring African heritage, culture,...
Dec 26, 20242 min read
Senator Samra Brouk’s Maternal Depression Screening Bill Signed into Law
Senator Samra Brouk, D-55, Rochester In a groundbreaking move to address maternal mental health and disparities in healthcare, Senator...
Dec 24, 20243 min read
Daniel’s Law Task Force Outlines Recommendations for Response to Behavioral Health Crises
The Daniels Law Taskforce named after Daniel Prude who died March 23, 2020 after being physically restrained by RDP officers The release...
Dec 23, 20243 min read
Rochester Clears Homeless Encampment Amid Frigid Weather Concerns; Lawmakers Respond
Homeless Encampment located under the S. Clinton Avenue Bridge, Rochester, NY City officials dismantled a homeless encampment beneath the...
Dec 22, 20242 min read
TikTok Fighting January Deadline for Ban; Appeals to Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will hear TikTok's appeal of a federal law that could lead to a nationwide ban of the...
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Rochester City Council Approves Landmark Good Cause Eviction Law
Rochester City Council members Stanley Martin, Mary Lupien, Kim Smith and Willie Lightfoot were among the most vocal advocates for...
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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