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Hickey Freeman Moves Production Out of Rochester to Mexico
Rochester based clothing manufacturer Hickey Freeman has plans to end the local manufacturing of their popular clothing line and move...
May 22, 20232 min read
Remembering Dr. Robert Harrison III, Scholar and Gentlemen
Dr. Robert W. Harrison, III, M.D., beloved husband and scholar, passed away Monday, May 3 at the age of 81. Born in Mississippi on...
May 22, 20234 min read
ABC, Inc Celebrates 58 Years of Partnerships, Empowering Families & Strengthening Communities
This year is the 59th year since the Community Action Network (CAN) was established to help American families and communities overcome...
May 21, 20232 min read
Doris Price, a ‘Hidden Figure’ in Rochester Black History
A mural honoring Black Crusader Malcolm X, and Rochester Activists Franklin Florence and Connie Mitchell proudly adorns the wall of East...
May 18, 20234 min read
Grow-NY Program Offers Opportunity to Fund Innovative Food-Based Businesses
If you have an idea for a food, beverage, or agriculture business, the Grow-NY business competition may provide an opportunity to get...
May 16, 20231 min read
The “You Deserve Answers” Initiative Launches as COVID-19 National Public Health Emergency Ends
On Thursday, May 11, 2023, several community and health organizations voiced concerns surrounding the effects that the termination of the...
May 15, 20232 min read
City Partners with Community Agencies to Host Workforce Development Fairs and Expos
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced, Friday, May 12, that the City of Rochester is partnering with a broad assortment of community agencies to...
May 13, 20232 min read
Rochester City Council Members Supporting a Bill to End ‘Prison Slavery’
Several Rochester City Council members are supporting a bill to allow incarcerated individuals in New York State prisons the right to...
May 12, 20232 min read
Discover Springtime Paradise Horticultural Sales at the Public Market this Sunday
The legendary Flower City Days kicks off the weekend at the City of Rochester Public Market, the City come out on Sunday, May 14 to...
May 11, 20231 min read
2023 Juneteenth Festival to Feature Singer Lil' Mo
Singer, songwriter, rapper, Lil’ Moe will be the headliner at this year’s Juneteenth Festival to be held Saturday, June 17, 2023....
May 9, 20231 min read
Community Organizations Providing Training and Job Placement for Home Health Aides
A program to provide jobs and increase health care workers from some economically disadvantaged Rochester city zip codes is underway....
May 5, 20233 min read
International Plaza Opens This Sunday with New Festivities & Celebrations
The City’s International Plaza opens for its third full season this Sunday, May 7. The marketplace and event space is located at 828 N....
May 5, 20231 min read
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