Category: Education, Local News
RCSD Invites Your Thoughts on Safety Plan
Staff reports The Rochester City School District is accepting public comment on its safety plan, an all-hazards approach to crisis...
Further Cuts Looming Amid RCSD Financial Woes
By Tyronda Jamestyrondajames@minorityreporter.net Rochester City School District superintendent Dr. Lesli Myers-Small provided an update of...
Local Leaders, Community Groups Urged City Council to Vote “No” to RPD Substation
By Tyronda Jamestyrondajames@minorityreporter.net Amidst protest, Rochester City Council on Aug. 19 approved a new multimillion dollar...
RPD Announces Arrest in Alleged Hate Crime
Staff reports Rochester Police on Aug. 10 announced an arrest in an alleged hate crime assault. Police charged Rashad Turner, 24, of...
Beloved Rev. Dr. James L. Cherry Sr., A Giant To Many Dies
By Tyronda Jamestyrondajames@minorityreporter.net “As far as this community is concerned he’s one of the giants.” A pillar in the...
State Police to Help Investigate Denver Street Assault
Staff reports The State Police Hate Crimes Task Force will join Rochester law enforcement in the investigation into an assault July 31 in...
Founders Announce Closing of Baobab Cultural Center
Staff reports The Baobab Cultural Center is closing its University Avenue location as of July 30, according to an email by its founders....
Join a Conversation with RCSD Board President Van White
Staff reports The Take it Down Planning Committee and Faith Community Alliance Coalition have scheduled another in its series of community...
Frederick Douglass Statue Restored At Historical Rochester Site
By Tyronda Jamestyrondajames@minorityreporter.net The once vandalized statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass was reinstalled Thursday,...
Enrollment Extended Again for NY State of Health
Staff reports Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, New York has extended enrollment in the state’s health insurance marketplace. The...
