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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Gloria Winston: Rochester, NY community icon Gloria Winston, 79, passes away

44 minutes ago3 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,...

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

Dave McCleary

5 days ago4 min read

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...

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

Staff Report

Nov 42 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

Nov 42 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...

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Editorials

George Payne

7 hours ago

As a Father, I Can’t Back Trump with a Clear Conscience

"The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible." — Dwight D. Eisenhower To put...

Howard Eagle

1 day ago

Election 2024: What’s Really New?

I've noticed a number of news articles like this Analysis published in the New York Times, For Black Women, ‘America Has Revealed to Us...

Lydia Alston-Murphy

4 days ago

Reality

I saw in Vice President Harris, a candidate that was equipped to carry out the responsibilities of President of the United States. I...

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

Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science & Technology

5 hours ago2 min read

Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science & Technology Welcomes Maya Crane as New Executive Director

Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science & Technology is proud to announce the appointment of Maya L. Crane, MSL, as its new...

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

City of Rochester

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...

Local Latino Leaders Addressing Racist Statements Made at Trump Rally

Staff Report

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...

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

Staff Report

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...

National/World News

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

Hazel Trice-Edney

5 days 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...

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

Trice Edney News Wire

Nov 411 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...

Asia Alexander

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

As a Father, I Can’t Back Trump with a Clear Conscience

George Payne

7 hours ago3 min read

Editorials

As a Father, I Can’t Back Trump with a Clear Conscience

"The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible." — Dwight D. Eisenhower To put...

Howard Eagle

1 day ago4 min read

Editorials

Election 2024: What’s Really New?

I've noticed a number of news articles like this Analysis published in the New York Times, For Black Women, ‘America Has Revealed to Us...

Lydia Alston-Murphy

4 days ago2 min read

Editorials

Reality

I saw in Vice President Harris, a candidate that was equipped to carry out the responsibilities of President of the United States. I...

Dr. E. Faye Williams

Nov 43 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...

From the Community

Social Security Installs New Kiosks to Improve Customer Check-in Process

Social Security Administration

4 days ago1 min read

From the Community

Social Security Installs New Kiosks to Improve Customer Check-in Process

At Social Security we strive to make our services more accessible while maintaining your privacy. We installed new kiosks in most of our...

Foodlink

4 days ago3 min read

From the Community

Foodlink’s Curbside Market now accepts WIC benefits at all locations

Foodlink’s Curbside Market, a mobile market serving the Rochester region, now accepts WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) benefits at all...

Buffalo to Host Public Hearing on Reparations, Community Input Sought

Dr. Seanelle Hawkins

4 days ago1 min read

From the Community

Buffalo to Host Public Hearing on Reparations, Community Input Sought

The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (NYSCCRR) will hold its first public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024,...

RG&E Offers Energy Efficiency Programs to Minimize Cost

Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E)

5 days 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...

Summit Federal Credit Union

5 days 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...

Contributing Blog/News

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

Ashley Curtis

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

Ashley Curtis

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

Ashley Curtis

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

Ashley Curtis

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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