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2024 Election Highlights: Joe Morelle, Demond Meeks, Samra Brouk and Jeremy Cooney All Reelected

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for president of the United States came to a halt Tuesday as Donald Trump claimed a decisive...

4 days ago2 min read

Quincy Jones, Legendary Music Producer and Composer, Dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the prolific music producer, composer, arranger, and cultural icon whose groundbreaking work spanned genres and decades,...

Election Protection Hotline Will Be Open on Election Day and the Day After

Staff Report

4 days ago2 min read

Election Protection Hotline Will Be Open on Election Day and the Day After

Voters experiencing problems or who have questions on election day can get immediate help. New York Attorney General Letitia James says...

Oct 312 min read

Rochester Getting Help to Financially Support Residents Affected by Major Disasters

Rochester is getting help with its disaster and emergency response preparedness. The city was selected by the national nonprofit Cities...

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Editorials

4 days ago

The Real Victory!

My article won’t tell you today how political races across the country will turn out on November 5th because I am required to turn it in...

Oct 31

What's at Stake - Vote Now

I was on a Black Women’s organizing call the other week, when one of the leaders challenged each of us to reach out to ten people to...

Oct 31

The University of Rochester’s Role in the Military-Industrial Complex: A Social Justice Imperative for Black and Brown Communities.

The University of Rochester (UR) has long been a symbol of academic excellence in upstate New York. However, behind its esteemed...

Local News

Mayor Evans Marks Completion of Norton Village Park Playground Renovations.

City of Rochester

Oct 311 min read

Mayor Evans Marks Completion of Norton Village Park Playground Renovations.

Mayor Malik D. Evans marked the completion of a nearly year-long renovation at Norton Village Park playground with a ribbon-cutting...

RCSD Celebrates Seventh Year of J.U.S.T. L.A.W.

Staff Report

Oct 281 min read

RCSD Celebrates Seventh Year of J.U.S.T. L.A.W.

Nearly 2,000 students in the Rochester City School District are gaining insights into law and the judicial system through the J.U.S.T....

Gov Hochul to Expand and add Red Light Cameras at Locations Around the State

Staff Report

Oct 281 min read

Gov Hochul to Expand and add Red Light Cameras at Locations Around the State

Governor Kathy Hochul, last week, signed legislation to extend existing red light camera programs across the state and establish a new...

Debate Over Proposition 1 Intensifying in Rochester

Dave McCleary

Oct 254 min read

Debate Over Proposition 1 Intensifying in Rochester

As election day approaches a deep divide over proposition 1—a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to expand New York State’s equal...

548 Guns Turned in at Rochester Gun Buyback

Staff Report

Oct 211 min read

548 Guns Turned in at Rochester Gun Buyback

548 firearms were turned in at a community gun buyback event in Rochester hosted by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the...

Features

Oct 312 min read

Dhimant Master Now Serves as City’s First Ever Chief Data Officer

Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that he has appointed Dhimant Master as the City’s Chief Data Officer, a new position that will to...

Oct 302 min read

Local Latino Leaders Addressing Racist Statements Made at Trump Rally

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Members of Rochester Latino community are speaking out against racist statements made at a Trump Rally Sunday at Madison Square Garden. ...

Tom Golisano to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Top 100 Awards Celebration

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

Oct 252 min read

Tom Golisano to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Top 100 Awards Celebration

Greater Rochester Chamber will present B. Thomas Golisano with its Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday, November 6 as part of its...

Sep 162 min read

Tito Jackson, Founding Member of The Jackson 5, Dies at 70

Tito Jackson, one of the original members of the legendary pop group The Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70. Jackson, born Toriano...

Sep 142 min read

Frankie Beverly, Legendary Soul Singer and Leader of Maze, Dies at 77

Frankie Beverly, the smooth-voiced singer and mastermind behind the iconic soul band Maze, died on Tuesday, September 10 . He was 77....

National/World News

20 hours ago3 min read

As Trump Beat Harris in Presidential Race, Shocked and Baffled Justice Leaders Ask What it Says About America

Civil rights leaders, racial justice advocates of all genres, and Democratic operatives are returning to the drawing board this week as...

4 days ago11 min read

Get Out to Vote Contest Underway as Harris and Trump Finish the Fight for the Presidency

During a Donald Trump presidential campaign rally at Madison Square Garden Tuesday evening, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a remark that...

Oct 313 min read

Republicans Speak Out; Harris Warns of Trump’s Danger at Massive Rally By Asia Alexander

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With just seven days remaining until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris energized a diverse 75,000 in the...

Editorials

4 days ago3 min read

Editorials

The Real Victory!

My article won’t tell you today how political races across the country will turn out on November 5th because I am required to turn it in...

Oct 313 min read

Editorials

What's at Stake - Vote Now

I was on a Black Women’s organizing call the other week, when one of the leaders challenged each of us to reach out to ten people to...

The University of Rochester’s Role in the Military-Industrial Complex: A Social Justice Imperative for Black and Brown Communities.

Oct 314 min read

Editorials

The University of Rochester’s Role in the Military-Industrial Complex: A Social Justice Imperative for Black and Brown Communities.

The University of Rochester (UR) has long been a symbol of academic excellence in upstate New York. However, behind its esteemed...

Oct 283 min read

Editorials

Democracy Dies in Darkness

As owner of the Washington Post, one has to wonder if Jeff Bezos reads his own newspaper with any sense of appreciation or concern. For...

From the Community

RG&E Offers Energy Efficiency Programs to Minimize Cost

Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E)

20 hours ago2 min read

From the Community

RG&E Offers Energy Efficiency Programs to Minimize Cost

Companies share information on programs for using ‘smart energy’ during Energy Awareness Month New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and...

Applications Now Being Accepted for the Summit Federal Credit Union’s College Scholarship Program

20 hours ago1 min read

From the Community

Applications Now Being Accepted for the Summit Federal Credit Union’s College Scholarship Program

Graduating Seniors can apply now through February 28th. New for 2025-2026, The Summit will award two scholarships to students attending...

Vendors Sought for Holidays at the Market

City of Rochester

4 days ago2 min read

From the Community

Vendors Sought for Holidays at the Market

Local artists, designers, jewelers, crafters and other merchants of distinctive goods are encouraged to register for the annual Holidays...

ROC Against Gun Violence Coalition held First Annual Youth-led in Crisis Conference

Nov 12 min read

From the Community

ROC Against Gun Violence Coalition held First Annual Youth-led in Crisis Conference

The ROC Against Gun Violence Coalition gathered dozens of Rochester youth, educators and community leaders on October 26, for its first...

HEAP Enrollment Opens on November 1 for NYSEG and RG&E Customers

Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E)

Oct 282 min read

From the Community

HEAP Enrollment Opens on November 1 for NYSEG and RG&E Customers

Benefits are available through March 17, 2025, or until funds are exhausted Other payment options, including Budget Billing, and payment...

Contributing Blog/News

Should I Send My Child to a Rochester Private or Public School?

Feb 113 min read

Contributing Blog-News

Should I Send My Child to a Rochester Private or Public School?

Rochester is undoubtedly a bustling hub of activity and excitement, making it an ideal location to raise a family. But, as your children...

What All Rochester Residents Need to Know Before Embarking on a Road Trip

Dec 13, 20233 min read

Contributing Blog-News

What All Rochester Residents Need to Know Before Embarking on a Road Trip

As the temperatures drop in Rochester, NY, the urge to travel like a snowbird to a warmer climate increases. Just before a snowstorm,...

What All Rochester Vehicle Owners Need to Know About Auto Insurance

Dec 11, 20233 min read

Contributing Blog-News

What All Rochester Vehicle Owners Need to Know About Auto Insurance

Rochester is a renowned global technology, science, research, and development hub. In terms of population, it's number three in New York...

What All Rochester Homeowners Need to Know About Water Damage

Dec 6, 20233 min read

Contributing Blog-News

What All Rochester Homeowners Need to Know About Water Damage

If there are two words that no property owner ever wants to hear, these are probably water damage. This is one of the most serious issues...

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