Category: Environment, Featured News, Health
ROC City Compost Collecting Tons of Food Waste
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net The ROC City Compost Program has collected 12 tons of food waste in just about two months...
City Council claims error was made in HR email, PAB to hire own staff
By Miguel LopezMiguelLopez@minorityreporter.net City Council President Loretta Scott and Deputy Corporation counsel Patrick Beath announced...
Foodlink’s Curbside Market Helps Overcome WIC Barriers
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Earlier this year, city families receiving WIC benefits received some extra money for a few...
City Schedules Session on Sept. 21 to Hear From Residents on Reparations, Universal Basic Income
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Update: The city has scheduled the first virtual listening session for 7 p.m. Sept. 21. The...
COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Efforts Show Success
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net More than half of people eligible in every city ZIP code for a COVID-19 vaccine have received...
Possible Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs During Pregnancy
Jennifer Faringer, MS Ed, CPP-G September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month. Every mother hopes to deliver a...
AT&T’s Partnership with BGC Brings Free Technology Program to Underrepresented Students
Staff Report Rochester’s Presumptive Mayor-Elect Malik Evans and Assemblymember Demond Meeks were at the Boys and Girls Club of...
RPD Issues New Policy on Use of Force with Juveniles
Staff report The Rochester Police Department released a new policy on when and how force can be used on juveniles. “The Rochester Police...
Boys & Girls Club of Rochester to Receive Funding to Enhance Services and Programs
Staff Report The Boys & Girls Club of Rochester has received a $98,400 award as part of a services enhancement project, included in an...
Talk to your children about the risks of underage drinking at every age
By Jennifer Faringer, MS Ed, CPP-G As summer winds down and a new school year approaches, consider providing clear, consistent rules and...
