Category: economic recovery, Featured News, National, State/National News
Biden Student Debt Forgiveness Begins – Interested Borrowers Must Act by Oct. 31
By Charlene Crowell President Joe Biden’s recent student debt cancellation announcement elicited a diverse range of reactions– some...
Apprenticeship Training Program Offers Job Opportunities for the “Minority and/or Disadvantaged”
Carol Elizabeth Owens A new initiative will require construction contractors doing work projects in Monroe County to engage the labor of...
City of Rochester Planning Committee Seeks Community Input for Downtown Revitalization Initiative
Staff report The City of Rochester is partnering with the New York State Dep’t. of State, Empire State Development and other state...
$1 Million REDCO Grant Brings SBA Assistant Administrator Natalie Cofield to Rochester for Community Navigator Pilot Program
Staff report Rochester Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) hosted Small Business Administration (SBA) Assistant Administrator Natalie...
City of Rochester Seeks Restaurants to Participate in Senior Meal Preparation and Delivery Program
Staff report Mayor Malik D. Evans announced on Tue., Jan. 4, 2022 that the City is seeking up to thirty restaurants to participate in its...
Funding Measures Sought to Help Lower Child Care Costs in Monroe County
Staff report Joe Morelle announced he has secured funding to lower the cost of childcare for Monroe County families. Morelle’s...
How Should County Spend $144 Million in COVID Relief Money?
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Public health or workforce development? Economic recovery or public safety? Improving water...
Small Businesses Eligible for Another Round of COVID Money
Staff reports Small businesses can get another boost as Monroe County announced expansion of a COVID-related grant assistance program. Fast...
