Legacy Makers, Inc., in collaboration with New York State and members of Rochester’s faith community, is hosting a pair of Emergency Preparedness Trainings  aimed at helping families plan for crises — from natural disasters to financial instability. More than 100 people were in attendance for the October 10, 2025 "Emergency Preparedness Training" hosted at Glory House International Church, 111 N Chestnut St, Rochester, NY - Photo by Rodney Allen Young The sessions will be hel

Rochester, N.Y. — On October 14, 2025 , Minister Clifford A. Florence Sr.  will hold a public campaign event as a write-in candidate  for mayor at the Inner Faith Gospel Tabernacle , located at 601 Jay Street . Florence—son of the late civil rights leader Rev. Franklin Florence—has positioned himself as a community-centered alternative in Rochester’s 2025 mayoral race. In recent months, Florence’s campaign has faced obstacles: he was removed from the primary ballot via object

Rochester, NY City Council Rochester’s latest City Council meeting offered more than a glimpse into local governance—it exposed the city’s ongoing struggle to balance ambition with practicality. From library funding to public safety initiatives, the session revealed a government intent on progress but constrained by financial uncertainty and structural inefficiencies. On the surface, the discussions about library investments, fire equipment upgrades, and pedestrian safety pro

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