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Legislators Vote to Increase Funding for Community Poverty Reduction
May 25, 2022
Staff Report New legislation has recently passed that will deliver federal resources to help reduce poverty in Rochester. The legislation,...

Child Tax Credit Monthly Payments May Become a Permanent Reality for NY Families
Mar 18, 2022
By Sasha Smith sashasmith@minorityreporter.net New American FAmily Act legislation hopes to cut costs for families by making the expanded...
Carole Baskin Keeps Up Campaign Against Big Cat Abusers, In ‘Cage Fight’ And On Capitol Hill
Jan 21, 2022
Baskin spoke to Zenger about the Big Cat Public Safety Act, and why she thinks the “rivalry” between her and Joe Exotic is dead. The...
Newly-Introduced Legislation Could Ensure Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for All Americans
Jan 14, 2022
Staff report New York State Congressman Joe Morelle (25th District) announced today that he has introduced legislation to obtain free...

Funding Measures Sought to Help Lower Child Care Costs in Monroe County
Dec 17, 2021
Staff report Joe Morelle announced he has secured funding to lower the cost of childcare for Monroe County families. Morelle’s...
Homeless Champion Brings Lived Experiences To Bear
Nov 18, 2021
Overcoming his own homelessness and addictions, Donald Whitehead is at the forefront of a movement to make housing a human right. The...
Former RPD Chief Singletary Announces Run for Congress
Nov 04, 2021
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Saying he’s not a career politician, former Rochester Police Chief and recently enrolled...
Congressman “Says” He is Taking Action to Protect the Social Security of NY Residents
Oct 29, 2021
By Carol Elizabeth OwensCarolelizabeth@minorityreporter.net Congressman Joseph Morelle (D-NY) is co-sponsoring a bill he says will protect...