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Rochester City School Board President Launches 'Community Conversations' to Tackle Education Crisis
In response to ongoing challenges in academic performance and student wellbeing, newly elected Rochester City School Board President...
Apr 102 min read
Early Release or Second Chance? Earned Time Bill Sparks Heated Political Fight
Rochester-area Democrats are leading a renewed push for criminal justice reform in New York state with the reintroduction of the Earned...
Apr 92 min read
Rochester invests $2.6M in upgrades to Animal Services facility
The City of Rochester has invested more than $2.6 million in improvements to Rochester Animal Services, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced...
Apr 82 min read
Rochester School Board Approves Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program to Boost Student Safety
The Rochester City School District has approved a new school bus stop-arm enforcement program aimed at improving student safety by...
Apr 82 min read
Thousands Gather in Rochester to Protest Trump and Musk
Over 4,000 demonstrators convened at Cobbs Hill Park in Rochester, New York, Saturday, as part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" protests...
Apr 72 min read
Common Ground Health Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis in Rochester
In a sweeping new report, Common Ground Health has declared gun violence a public health crisis in Rochester, citing the far-reaching...
Apr 42 min read
Grandson and Son of Franklin Florence Enter Rochester Politics
A father and son will make local history Thursday when they file petitions to run for office together in the City of Rochester, a first...
Apr 32 min read
Meléndez: Rochester Police Violated Sanctuary City Policy in Whitney Street Incident
Rochester City Council President Miguel A. Meléndez Jr. said Wednesday that city police violated Rochester’s sanctuary city policy during...
Apr 32 min read
University of Rochester Graduate Students Ready to Strike After Stalled Negotiations
Graduate students at the University of Rochester have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, citing stalled negotiations and a...
Apr 12 min read
PAB Survey Data Shows Strong Demand for Police Accountability; Board to Release More Details
A new community survey conducted by the Rochester Police Accountability Board (PAB) shows strong support for greater transparency and...
Apr 11 min read
Border Czar Backs Rochester Police After Immigration Stop; Local Leaders Push Back
U.S. Border Czar Thomas Homan is backing Rochester police officers who assisted Border Patrol agents during a traffic stop last Monday,...
Mar 312 min read
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
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