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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
Monroe County Legislature Unanimously Approves $1.5 Billion Budget for 2025
The Monroe County Legislature has unanimously approved a $1.5 billion budget for 2025, prioritizing public safety, workforce development,...
Dec 12, 20242 min read
Business Owners Expressing Growing Concerns Over Mayor’s “Special Events Zone” on East Avenue
Venetto Pizza & Pasta and Aqua Vite are two businesses located in Rochester's "Special Events Zone" section of East Avenue - Photo from...
Dec 11, 20243 min read
City of Rochester Settles Lawsuit with Noah Pointer-Gamory for $1.75 Million
Protesters marching in downtown Rochester, NY in September 2020 after Daniel Prude untimely death at the hands of RPD The City of...
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Chokehold Case; Neely's Family Expresses Disappointment
Daniel Penny (R) holding Jordan Neely in a choke hold, May 2023, on a NYC subway Former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny was acquitted today in a...
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Jay-Z Accused of raping a 13-year-old with Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2000
Shawn Carter AKA "Jay-Z" - Wikipedia Photo A high-profile lawsuit has emerged, naming Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Sean "Diddy" Combs as...
Dec 9, 20241 min read
Morelle Staffer Fired After Arrest for Ammunition Possession
Congressman Joe Morelle represents New York’s 25th Congressional District, which includes Monroe County and a section of neighboring...
Dec 5, 20241 min read
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