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Black Cinema Series
4 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,...
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Tyronda James
Feb 102 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...
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Dave McCleary
Feb 72 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...
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Tyronda James
Feb 72 min read
RBJ Announce 2025 Impact and Inclusion Award Recipients
2025 Impact and Inclusion Award honorees include: Maisha Beard, Jessica L. Cohen, Flor M. Colon, Jeiri I. Flores, Taren Greenidge,...
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Tyronda James
Feb 71 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...
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Staff Report
Feb 32 min read
New York Residents Will Need REAL ID to Fly Starting May 2025
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Today at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport - ROC , DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder joined...
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Dave McCleary
Jan 312 min read
Graduate Students Protest as University of Rochester Delays Union Agreement
Graduate students at the University of Rochester staged a protest on campus Thursday, voicing frustration over the university’s delay in...
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Staff Report
Jan 292 min read
Foodlink Announces $15M Infrastructure Upgrades to Expand Community Support
Photo, Foodlink Foodlink has unveiled a $15 million, multi-year infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing its Mt. Read Boulevard...
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Dave McCleary
Jan 272 min read
Mayor Malik Evans and Other Lawmakers Addressing Recent ICE Visits to Rochester
ICE deportation officers arresting a man in Conroe, Texas In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive orders cracking down on...
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Staff Report
Jan 272 min read
Rochester Launches Positive Rent Reporting Program to Boost Credit Scores and Empower Renters
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Mayor Malik D. Evans, in collaboration with the Credit Builders Alliance (CBA), has announced the launch of a...
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Staff Report
Jan 272 min read
Irondequoit Town Board Completes Investigation Into Official, Faces Criticism Over Lack of Transparency
Irondequoit Town Hall Editor's note: an update to this story is available HERE The Irondequoit Town Board has confirmed it completed an...
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Tyronda James
Jan 222 min read
City Opens Applications for Neighborhood Improvement Grants
Photo: City of Rochester Applications are now open for the City of Rochester’s Neighbors In Action (NIA) grants, a community-based...
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Tyronda James
Jan 152 min read
Councilmember Mary Lupien is Running for Mayor
“It is out there! I’m running to be our mayor. Stay tuned for our formal announcement in the coming days,” Rochester City Councilmember...
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Tyronda James
Jan 152 min read
Robert Brooks' Family Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Following Death from Beating at Marcy Correctional Facility
(L to R) Attorney Stephen Schwarz, Robert Brooks Jr (Son), Jarod Ricks (Brother), Attorney Elizabeth Mazur at press conference Wednesday...
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Dave McCleary
Jan 133 min read
Lightfoot Ends Era on City Council, Shifts Focus to Ministry, Community Advocacy and Entrepreneurship
Willie Lightfoot Rochester City Councilmember Willie Lightfoot announced he will not seek a third term in office, capping a two...
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Staff Report
Jan 112 min read
Evans Announces Bid for Second Term as Sinha Promises Change
Shashi Sinha | Malik Evans Malik Evans officially launched his reelection campaign Friday but will face at least one challenger. Shashi...
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