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Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Rochester Mayor Malik Evans joined local, state, and federal leaders Monday to break ground on a $13 million housing development that will bring 22 new affordable single-family homes to the city’s Upper Falls neighborhood — a historically redlined area long affected by disinvestment The First Genesis Single Family Homes project, spearheaded by the First Genesis Development Corporation in partnership with Rochester Management Inc., Atlas

New York Attorney General Letitia James NEW YORK —New York Attorney General Letitia James secured an emergency court order temporarily halting the Trump administration’s effort to retract Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits already released to millions of Americans. The ruling, issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocks a last-minute directive from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that ordered states to “immediat

On November 10, 2025, Donald Trump issued what may be one of his most consequential exercises of the pardon power: a “full, complete, and unconditional” federal pardon for more than seventy individuals who were involved in efforts to challenge or overturn the 2020 presidential election results. President Donald Trump Key figures included: Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s former personal lawyer and one of the most visible proponents of his post-2020 election fraud claims. Mark Meadows,

The City of Rochester’s Water Bureau will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 13, at 5:30 p.m. at Lake Riley Lodge, 100 Norris Drive, to discuss updates to the Reservoir LT2 Compliance Project. The project is designed to bring the city’s water storage facilities into compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2), which requires that open, finished water reservoirs be either covered or equipped with a

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello joined local leaders this week to warn residents about delays and upcoming changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the federal government shutdown continues. Monroe County Executive, Adam Bello County officials said SNAP benefits scheduled for release on Nov. 1 will be delayed, impacting more than 104,000 Monroe County residents — including over 37,000 children and 22,000 seniors. The county’s SNAP program

On Oct. 26, 2025, the ROC Music Fest “I Love the 90’s Tour” and Tacos & Tequila event brought high energy, nostalgia and flavor to the Rochester Community Sports Complex. 90's Hip Hop Star Vanilla Ice - Photo by Don Schwartz As guests arrived, food trucks were already lined up, serving everything from tacos to soul food, Greek dishes, ice cream and desserts. ROC Dilla’s food truck offered delicious pork rice bowls, with the option to substitute lettuce for rice. A few vendors

The federal government has been partially shut down since October 1 after Congress failed to pass an annual budget. The impasse has led to widespread disruptions affecting millions of Americans, with immediate consequences for federal employees and low-income households relying on government programs for food and health support. More than one million federal employees are currently without pay. Approximately 730,000 workers are continuing their duties without pay, while about

Rochester, N.Y.  — Mayor Malik Evans will join residents of the East Market Neighborhood on Saturday, October 25, 2025, for the unveiling of a new community mural located near the Rochester Public Market. The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. at 183 Hayward Avenue, a two-story building visible from the intersection of Railroad Street and Fourth Street near the Market’s entrance. The mural was created through a partnership between local artists, community volunteers, and nei

Minister Clifford A. Florence Sr., son of the late civil rights leader Rev. Franklin Florence, has officially launched a write-in campaign for mayor of Rochester, positioning himself as a community-driven alternative in the 2025 mayoral race.   Clifford Florence, Sr. (right) with long-time friend and community advocate Howard Eagle - Photo by Rodney Brown, The Crows Nest Radio Show Florence announced his campaign during a public event held Oct. 14 at Inner Faith Gospel Tabern

More than 1,000 students and educators from across the Finger Lakes region attended the 27th Annual Rochester Careers in Construction Day last week, at the Monroe County Fleet Center. The event, hosted by Rochester Careers in Construction Inc. (RCCI), featured over 45 employers, construction unions and vendors. The annual event is designed to introduce high school students to careers in the skilled trades — an alternative for those who may not wish to attend a four-year colle

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Black Cinema Series, a partnership between the Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ) and the Little Theatre, presents "Sinners" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan and Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back, in Ryan Coogler's instant classic/probable Oscar flick. Featuring a star

Rochester, N.Y. A Monroe County jury delivered a split verdict Monday in the high-profile case involving three former correctional officers from Marcy Correctional Facility accused in the fatal beating of inmate Robert Brooks, 43, of Greece, New York. The verdict concluded weeks of testimony, evidence, and deliberation over a case that has drawn significant public attention to conditions and accountability within New York’s prison system. The jury found David Kingsley guilty