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Deportation to Guantanamo Bay: A Troubling Expansion of U.S. Detention Policies
George Cassidy Payne As much as I am personally alarmed by President Trump’s handling of the border crisis, historically speaking, his...
Feb 11, 20255 min read
Governor Hochul Expands SNUG Program with $20.7M Investment
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of $20.7 million to bolster the SNUG Street Outreach programs aimed at...
Feb 11, 20252 min read
Jury Finds Johnkiomi Ruiz Guilty of Assault in the 1st Degree, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree
Rochester, NY - Monday, February 10, 2025, a Monroe County Jury convicted 33-year-old Johnkiomi Ruiz of Assault in the 1st Degree and two...
Feb 10, 20252 min read
New Rochester Initiative Supports Mental Health of Crisis Responders
Dr. Melany J. Silas-Chandler ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A new sanctuary for frontline workers has opened in Rochester, offering a place of healing...
Feb 10, 20252 min read
Where Will You Shop?
Dr. E. Faye Williams Often people shop where it’s convenient without thinking about the fact that the money they spend may be detrimental...
Feb 9, 20253 min read
Irondequoit Town Supervisor Apologizes Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Andrae Evans, Irondequoit Town Supervisor Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andrae Evans has issued a public apology following allegations of...
Feb 7, 20252 min read
City R-Centers to Operate During Daytime Hours for February School Recess
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, that City of Rochester R-Centers will shift to daytime hours when schools are...
Feb 7, 20252 min read
Rochester Man Going to Prison for Secretly Recording Minor Victim in Shower
Rochester, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced February 07, 2025, that Gregory M. Brooks, 53, of Rochester, NY, who was...
Feb 7, 20251 min read
Rochester Business Owner Pleads Guilty to PPP Fraud
Rochester, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced February 7, 2025, that Timothy A. Taylor, 39, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to...
Feb 7, 20251 min read
Target, the NFL, and the New Landscape of DEI
George Payne The world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, with many...
Feb 7, 20255 min read
RBJ Announce 2025 Impact and Inclusion Award Recipients
The Rochester Business Journal announced 18 honorees for their 2025 Impact and Inclusion Awards, recognizing business and community...
Feb 7, 20252 min read
Evans: Nurse Navigation Program Saves $7.3 Million in Three Years Redirecting 911 Calls
City of Rochester 911 Emergency center Officials say the Nurse Navigation program, launched in January 2022, has helped nearly 7,000 911...
Feb 7, 20251 min read
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