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Black Cinema Series
6 days ago2 min read
Black Cinema Series to Feature "Exhibiting Forgiveness" on Feb. 21
ROCHESTER, N.Y. —  The Black Cinema Series will showcase the semi-autobiographical film Exhibiting Forgiveness  at 7:30 p.m. on Friday,...

Rashad J. Smith
Jan 282 min read
B.L.O.O.M ROC Pushing for Equity Amid National DEI Backlash –Hosting Black Tie Event
B.L.O.O.M ROC Team Rochester, NY—As debates over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts dominate headlines, one local...


Submitted Content
Jan 272 min read
CooperVision Names Steven Robins as President, Americas
Steven Robins ROCHESTER, N.Y. – CooperVision has appointed Steven Robins as President, Americas, effective immediately. Robins, a...

Rashad J. Smith
Jan 251 min read
Local Filmmaker Announces 'Rent A Ride' Will Stream on Tubi in March After Sold-Out Rochester Premiere
Rochester Filmmaker Christopher "Goodknews" Cardwell Rochester, NY  — Rent A Ride , the unapologetic comedy spotlighting hustle culture...


Staff Report
Jan 232 min read
ROC the Future Alliance Earns Systems Change Designation from StriveTogether
Photo: From L to R: Front row: John Rodriguez, Nidia Benitez, Teara Davis, Sara White Smith, Ryan Lavoie, James Ross, Chakeva Miller....


Staff Report
Jan 152 min read
RBTL Partners with Rochester Music Hall of Fame at West Herr Performing Arts Center
Photo: Rochester Broadway Theatre League The Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) has announced a new partnership with the Rochester...


Katlyn Newberry
Jan 82 min read
Partnership with Evening Clinic Helps ‘Working Poor’ Access Cancer Screenings
Katlyn Newberry, community outreach coordinator at the Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region The Cancer Services Program of...


Staff Report
Dec 26, 20242 min read
Rochester to Celebrate Kwanzaa with Seven Days of Culture, Community, and Unity
The Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition has announced its 2024 Kwanzaa celebration, a vibrant six-day event honoring African heritage, culture,...


RCSD
Dec 23, 20242 min read
World of Inquiry School No. 58 Class of 2025 Participates in College March
The World of Inquiry School No. 58 (WOIS) senior class. Photo: WOIS The World of Inquiry School No. 58 (WOIS) senior class participated...


Healthy Baby Network
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Healthy Baby Network Board of Directors Announces Staff Promotions
Sherita D. Bullock The Healthy Baby Network Board of Directors is pleased to announce Sherita D. Bullock’s promotion from Executive...

Rochester City School District
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Kail’an Townsend, RCSD School No. 22 Student Honored Nationally for Doing the Right Thing
Kail’an Townsend, a fifth grader at Abraham Lincoln School No. 22, has captured national attention for her exceptional character and...


Dave McCleary
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Gloria Winston: Rochester, NY community icon Gloria Winston, 79, passes away
Gloria Winston, a lifelong advocate for civil rights, a community organizer, writer and a powerful voice for the Rochester community,...
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Bid Notice, Monroe County Ad - February 12, 2025 - B
NOTICE TO PROPOSERS Â Monroe County is issuing requests for proposals for the following services. Request for proposal documents are...
Bid Notice, Monroe County Ad - February 12, 2025 - A
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Monroe County is seeking bids for the following items...


Racists Want Love, But Not an End to Racism!
Dr. E. Faye Williams As I write this article, I would prefer to be writing about the love sign at the Super Bowl in New Orleans a few...


Rochester and Monroe County Seek Employers for Summer Internship Partnerships
(Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025) – The City of Rochester Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP) and the Monroe County Summer Youth Employment...


Brighton’s Robin Wilt Faces Primary Challenge, Champions Diversity Amid Local Controversies
Robin Wilt, Councilmember, Brighton, NY Brighton Town Board Member Robin Wilt is seeking re-election despite not receiving the...
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