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Greater Rochester Non-profit Agencies Receive $5.7 Million in ESL Grant Funding
ESL Federal Credit Union (ESL) awarded 135 grants in the second quarter of 2023 totaling $5.7 million to local organizations that provide...
Sep 19, 20233 min read


$100,000 Awarded to Rochester Artists and Arts Organizations from ArtsBloom
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that $100,000 has been awarded to local artists and arts organizations through ArtsBloom. City officials...
Sep 15, 20232 min read


NY Senator Jeremy Cooney Announces Public Hearing on Adult-Use Cannabis Rollout
Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester), who chairs the NYS Senate Subcommittee on Cannabis, and who co-chairs the Marijuana Task Force as...
Sep 15, 20233 min read


Rochester Black Bar Association, Community Leaders Address Youth Crime, Juvenile Justice Laws
Community Leaders were in attendance for the Rochester Black Bar Association (RBBA) Association Town Hall - Prosecuting Juveniles: Fact...
Sep 5, 20233 min read


Safety Net Assistance Program Sparks Heated Debate Surrounding Surplus Funds
The recent budget proposal in Monroe County, New York, has sparked a heated debate about surplus funds from the Safety Net Assistance...
Sep 1, 20233 min read


PAB Former Executive Director Revives Sexual Harassment Claims
In recent news, Conor Dwyer Reynolds, the former Executive Director of the Police Accountability Board (PAB), has brought forth a sexual...
Sep 1, 20233 min read


Cycling Towards Change: A Black Woman's Vision for a more Equitable Health and Wellness Landscape
Local infrastructure is changing. New life and vitality can be recognized in various neighborhoods throughout the city of Rochester. As...
Aug 31, 20234 min read


Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Updates Community on Stolen Vehicle Arrests
On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) shared updates on local stolen vehicle arrests and related...
Aug 29, 20232 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


Volunteers Needed for Civilian Public Safety Interview Panel
The City of Rochester and the United Christian Leadership Ministry of Western New York are seeking new members to join the Civilian...
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Dentist Nicholas Nicosia Takes Legal Actions after Scrutiny, Accusations of Hosting Racist Party
Nicholas Nicosia Nicholas Nicosia, the dentist at the center of a controversial party, has become the subject of intense scrutiny and...
Aug 22, 20232 min read


Rochester Based Company, U.S. Ceiling Corp to Reshape Alpha Phi Alpha's Inaugural Chapter House
The original chapter house of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the pioneering Black intercollegiate Greek-letter organization in the U.S., is...
Aug 21, 20233 min read
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