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RCSD Offers Emotional Support Resources Following Student Death
In the wake of a tragic incident at the School of the Arts, the Rochester City School District (RCSD) is extending emotional and mental...
Mar 301 min read
More Than 1,300 Apply for New York State Jobs After Launch of ‘You’re Hired’ Initiative
New York's "You're Hired" initiative, launched three weeks ago to assist displaced federal workers, has received over 1,300 applications,...
Mar 282 min read
RPD Officers Caught on Video Assisting Border Patrol, Sparking Community Outcry and Calls for Accountability
A video showing Rochester Police Department (RPD) officers assisting federal immigration agents during a traffic stop has triggered...
Mar 272 min read
Rochester Mourns Loss of School of the Arts Student in Tragic Rooftop Fall
The Rochester community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of a 15-year-old student from the School of the Arts (SOTA), who died Monday...
Mar 263 min read
Ongoing Investigation at Monroe County Jail Leads to Multiple Deputy Arrests
An investigation into alleged misconduct at the Monroe County Jail has led to the arraignment of two deputies, highlighting ongoing...
Mar 262 min read
Anthony Hall Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Police Officer and Stealing from Nonprofit
Anthony Hall, a former City of Rochester employee and local nonprofit executive, has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for injuring...
Mar 242 min read
Vigils Held in Rochester to Mark Five Years Since Daniel Prude’s Arrest, Push for Daniel’s Law
On Sunday, dozens of advocates and community members gathered at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Dr. Samuel McCree Way to honor...
Mar 242 min read
Barnhart Introduces Legislation to Ban “Secret Meetings” in Monroe County Legislature
Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart has introduced legislation aimed at closing a loophole that allows lawmakers to hold private...
Mar 212 min read
Rochester City Council Member LaShay Harris Unveils Report on Childhood Poverty in Rochester
Rochester City Council member LaShay Harris, released a comprehensive report detailing the current state of childhood poverty in the city...
Mar 192 min read
Trump Seeks High Court Review of Executive Order Blocking Birthright Citizenship
President Donald Trump The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to reinstate its executive order aimed at ending...
Mar 182 min read
Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives Partnering with City of Rochester to Establish Cultural Corridor
The Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI) has taken a significant step toward honoring one of America's most influential...
Mar 172 min read
Governor Hochul Ends Correction Officers' Strike, Terminates 2,000 Officers and Implements Employment Ban
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the conclusion of a 22-day “illegal” strike by New York State correction officers, resulting in the...
Mar 122 min read
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