Taraji P. Henson Announces “Joy Joints!” on Behalf of Foundation Honoring Father
Actress Taraji P. Henson, founder of The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF), announced early September 2023, the launch of “Joy...
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Features
Shanique Byrd
- 7 days ago
- 8 min
Howard Eagle, A Profile of Effectiveness and Controversy
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(2)By Shanique Byrd and Dave McCleary Anyone informed about issues surrounding education, politics, or community activism in Rochester, NY,...
RCSD
- Sep 21
- 2 min
Flower City School No. 54 Music Teacher Named NYS Teacher of the Year
The Rochester City School District (RCSD) congratulates The Flower City School No. 54 teacher Zach Arenz on being named the 2024 New York...
Rashad J. Smith
- Aug 31
- 4 min
Cycling Towards Change: A Black Woman's Vision for a more Equitable Health and Wellness Landscape
Local infrastructure is changing. New life and vitality can be recognized in various neighborhoods throughout the city of Rochester. As...
Tyronda James
- Aug 30
- 3 min
Philanthropist, Community Leader Midge Thomas Honored as 2023 NYS Woman of Distinction
Beloved philanthropist and community leader Midge Thomas was honored on August 16 as the 2023 NYS Senate Woman of Distinction. Each year,...
Staff
- Aug 25
- 2 min
53 New 'Affordable Homes' to Boost Beechwood Neighborhood Revitalization
Yesterday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of construction on a project that will bring 53 new homes to...
Tyronda James
- Aug 8
- 3 min
Local Author Karen Ward-Wilder Inspires Young Minds through Book Reading, Give-Away Event
Karen Ward-Wilder, a local author, speaker, entrepreneur is once again spreading the joy of reading and learning among the youth of the...
Dom Genova
- Aug 4
- 3 min
A Guest at the Table: William J. Ferguson II
"A Guest at the Table” is a synopsis of a previously aired and particularly interesting interview on my No-Nonsense Roundtable radio...
Staff
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Latin-born Immigrant Historically Becomes Local Family Court Judge
The Honorable Maria Cubillos Reed became the first Latin-born immigrant to serve as a Monroe County Family Court Justice upon taking the...
Dom Genova
- Jul 26
- 2 min
Guest at the Table: Dr. Desjamebra Robinson
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(1)My guest at this edition of the No-Nonsense Roundtable is Dr. Desjamebra Robinson, who you will quickly learn isn’t afraid to speak up....
RMSC Museum & Science Center
- Jul 24
- 2 min
After 35 Years RMSC Planetarium Director Steve Fentress, Retires
After 35 years of inspiring Rochester to look up and learn about our Universe, RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium Director Steve Fentress has...
The Little Theatre
- Jul 20
- 2 min
Ayette Jordan Takes the Helm as Executive Director of Rochester's Historic Little Theatre
Rochester’s historic East End art house cinema has a new leader. The Little Theatre appointed Ayette Jordan (she/her) as its new...
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John Walton Spencer School No. 16 Renamed in Honor of Dr. David and Ruth Anderson
The Rochester City School District, announced on September 28, 2023 the Board of Education has voted to rename John Walton Spencer...
ROC the Riverway Weekend Set for Oct. 6-8
The annual celebration of the Genesee River and the ROC the Riverway Downtown waterfront revitalization program, will be held Friday,...
U of R School of Education Receives $3.25 Million Nation Science Foundation Grant
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $3.25 million grant to the University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education to...
Howard Eagle and Supporters Disrupt School Board Meeting
The Rochester City School Board meeting at East High School erupted into chaos last Thursday, as protestors disrupted the proceedings,...
New NYS Thruway Rate Increase Goes Into Effect on Jan. 1, 2024
The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) Board of Directors approved a rate increase toll adjustment on the New York State Thruway...
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