4 Mother's Day Gift Ideas You Haven't Thought of for the Rochester Mom in Your Life
Buying a present for Mother's Day might not seem that tricky, but a Rochester mom doesn't want the regular chocolates, teddy bears, or...
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Ashley Curtis
- Mar 13
- 3 min
How Do I Find the Best Job for Me in Rochester?
Finding the best job for yourself in Rochester can help you get a lot of satisfaction out of life. This is because there may be a lower...
Tracie Isaac
- Mar 8
- 3 min
2023 MWBE Conference Offers Business Opportunities
Local and New York State minority and women businesses owners are invited to attend the City of Rochester’s Upstate NY MWBE Conference...
Tyronda James
- Mar 6
- 1 min
Church of Love Faith Center and the Henderson Foundation Donate $100k to Roberts Wesleyan University
The Church of Love Faith Center and The Henderson Foundation have donated $100,000 to Roberts Wesleyan University. The money is given in...
Tyronda James
- Mar 6
- 2 min
Monroe County Eliminating Sales Tax on Some Clothing Items
Starting March 1, 2023 Monroe County will eliminate the county’s 4% sales tax on clothing and footwear sold for less than $110. The new...
Ashley Curtis
- Mar 6
- 3 min
Are You Moving to Rochester? Here Are 7 Tips to Help!
If you're moving to Rochester, you now realize how much is involved in the process. While it may seem intimidating, there are steps you...
Tyronda James
- Mar 2
- 2 min
David C. Scott Joins Monroe County as Chief Diversity Officer
David C. Scott will serve as Monroe County’s new Chief Diversity Officer and Director of the Department of Diversity, Equity and...
Staff
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Congressman Joe Morelle Secures Funding for Program to Lower Energy Costs to Homeowners
A program that provides grants to low-income homeowners to make their homes more energy-efficient, healthier, and safer from...
Howard Eagle
- Feb 27
- 5 min
Regarding RCSD, it’s time for Malik Evans to Knock It Off (part 2)
Former Rochester City School District commissioners, (Mayor) Malik Evans and Jose Cruz both represent the epitome of what’s wrong, and...
Staff
- Feb 25
- 1 min
Local Company Implements Four-Day Workweek
Local, Brockport-based electronics recycler, Sunnking has recently implemented a new four-day work week for their employees. The update...
Ashley Curtis
- Feb 20
- 3 min
4 Tips for Rochester Residents to Help Fight Inflation
If you live in Rochester, you must be experiencing the inflation that the rest of the nation is going through. This can be unsettling to...
Staff
- Feb 16
- 1 min
Black Entertainment Artists from New York Inducted in Hall of Fame in Long Island
In honor of Black History month, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is celebrating its black inductees in its...
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ROC My Brother’s Keeper to Host Youth Peace Summit
The City of Rochester and Rochester City School District’s ROC My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Program is hosting a Youth Peace Summit from 10...
Senator Cooney, Advocates Calling for More Funding for Families with Children
Many state lawmakers and advocates have been pushing to have the New York State child tax credit for families increased; but so far,...
Deal That Could Increase Minority Media Ownership Hits ‘Brick Wall’ - FCC accused of bowing to big
A major acquisition that civil rights leaders and advocates for Black-owned media had hoped would increase media ownership, opportunity,...
Affecting Nearly Half of Black Mortgage Borrowers, FHA Makes Housing More Affordable
Beginning March 20, a recent move by the Biden Administration will make owning a home more affordable for current and prospective...
Officials Citing Rise in Local Auto Thefts, Demanding TikTok CEO Address Viral Videos
Local officials say the recent rise in violence and automobile thefts in Rochester and across the country can be directly pointed to...
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