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Rochester Homicides Reaches All-Time High, Local Leaders Address City Violence
By Miguel LopezMiguelLopez@minorityreporter.net Rochester is a city that is no stranger to violence, with the city reaching an all-time...
Congressman “Says” He is Taking Action to Protect the Social Security of NY Residents
By Carol Elizabeth OwensCarolelizabeth@minorityreporter.net Congressman Joseph Morelle (D-NY) is co-sponsoring a bill he says will protect...
Senator Brouk, Rochester Delegation Seek Transparency in Pay Equality
By Carol Elizabeth OwensCarolelizabeth@minorityreporter.net New York State Senator Samra Brouk is co-sponsor of two legislative bills...
Rochester, Monroe County Receives Millions from NYS Opioid Settlement
By Miguel LopezMiguelLopez@minorityreporter.net Attorney General Leticia A. James, several local officials including Monroe County...
Senator Gillibrand Looking to Make Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
by Carol Elizabeth Owenscarolelizabeth@minorityreporter.net U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued a report detailing what she says are...
NY Puts Money on Workforce Development as a Way to Quell Gun Violence
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net The state of New York is looking at what will end gun violence as multiple-choice question. Is...
Samra Brouk, Chair of Senate Committee on Mental Health: Challenges are Everywhere
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Shortly after winning election to the New York state Senate, Samra Brouk launched another...
State Police Change Recruitment to Improve Diversity
Staff reports The state is redesigning its recruitment program and administration of the entrance exam to reach more diverse candidates....
Rochester-Area Leaders React to Resignation of Gov. Cuomo
Staff report Andrew Cuomo announced Aug. 10 that he was resigning as governor, effective Aug. 24, in the aftermath of an investigation into...
Schools Struggle with Reopening Amid Pandemic Surge
Local officials test an array of approaches that offer hope for safe re-openings By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) –...
