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Students Honored for Essays on Justice in Annual J.U.S.T. L.A.W. Awards

Twelve Rochester middle school students were honored Wednesday at the Hall of Justice for their winning essays in the seventh annual...

Staff Report

Jun 122 min read

Stefanik, GOP Leaders Slam NY Budget as Rochester Democrats Defend Local Wins

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik joined New York Republican legislative leaders Monday in Albany to criticize Democratic leadership and the...

Dave McCleary

Jun 92 min read

Continuing Efforts to Find the body of Zy'Jae

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Rescue teams returned to the Genesee River Monday in a continued effort to recover the body of 5‑year‑old Zy’Jae St. Pierre, nearly one...

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Jun 92 min read

Trump Signs Sweeping Travel Ban Affecting 19 Countries

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President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, implementing a comprehensive travel ban that bars...

Staff Report

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) briefly detained a U.S. citizen, identified as Jose Castro, during a traffic stop in Rochester...

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Brouk, Bronson Bill to Expand Mental Health Diagnostic Authority Signed into Law

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A bill aimed at bolstering New York’s mental health workforce by extending diagnostic privileges to certain licensed practitioners has...

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City Opens First Dedicated Pickleball Courts in Maplewood Park

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Mayor Malik D. Evans announced yesterday that the City’s first dedicated pickleball courts are now open at Maplewood Park, on Maplewood...

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Rochester City Council Approves New Funding for Homeowner Emergencies and Senior Services

The Rochester City Council announced two key housing initiatives Wednesday to support vulnerable homeowners and the city’s aging...

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Rochester Launches Modular Housing Pilot as Mayoral Challengers Criticize Timing, Scope

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Mayor Malik D. Evans on Tuesday announced a pilot program to build up to nine modular or manufactured homes on vacant city-owned lots,...

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The Missing Piece in Justice Reform: Officer Wellness

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.”— Audre Lorde When we talk about justice reform in Rochester and...

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George Cassidy Payne

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Juneteenth Is Not a Rival to the Fourth of July — It’s the Fulfillment of It

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When we gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, we rightly remember the Declaration of Independence and the birth of this great republic....

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Ayesha Kreutz

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Reclaiming the Church’s African Roots and Imagining Its Future

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I never thought I’d live to see an American pope. And yet, here we are: Pope Leo, a humble son of Chicago, a scholar steeped in the...

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George Payne

May 265 min read

Why Trump Would Still Beat Harris Today

Donald Trump has been in office for more than 100 days and if there ever was a honeymoon, it’s definitely over. How is the president...

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Dr. Louis Perron

May 192 min read

Features

No Steeple Required: Bishop Kara Wagner Sherer on Reckoning, Repair, and Revolutionary Love

When Kara Wagner Sherer became the first woman bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester in 2024, she made history. But if you ask...

George Payne

Jun 124 min read

Springboard 2025 to Award $500K to Strengthen WNY’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

A regional initiative aimed at strengthening Western New York’s entrepreneurial community is back for a second year, offering at least...

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Jun 32 min read

Rochester’s Oldest Church, the Underground Railroad, and the Legacy of Slavery

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It began with a piano recital. One Friday afternoon, I attended a noonday concert inside the sanctuary of St. Luke and St. Simon Cyrene...

George Payne

May 133 min read

Livingston County Producers Bring ‘The Legend of Ochi’ to The Little TheatreROCHESTER, N.Y. (April 21, 2025) — T

The Legend of Ochi , a new fantasy film produced by Livingston County residents Richard Peete and Traci Carlson, opens Friday, April 25,...

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Apr 232 min read

A Papacy of Compassion: Pope Francis’s Legacy of Justice and Inclusion

Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas and a steadfast voice for the marginalized, died Monday, leaving behind a legacy defined...

Audra Kieta

Apr 223 min read

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Alzheimer’s Association encourages Americans to take charge of their brain health

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ROCHESTER, NY (June 5, 2025) – This June during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging all...

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Finger Lakes Opera and Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Present Juneteenth

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Rochester, NY – Finger Lakes Opera (FLO) will open its 2025 Summer Festival on Thursday, June 19th at 7 PM, with the second-annual...

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Jun 32 min read

Genesee Country Village & Museum to Host Smithsonian Exhibit

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Mumford, NY (May 31, 2025) – Genesee Country Village & Museum will be the ninth stop in the New York tour of the “A New Agora for New...

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Jun 23 min read

32nd New York African Film Festival to Present Record Number of Films

The 32nd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), running May 1 through May 31, is the biggest-ever, featuring a record...

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Over 40 Volunteers Join CCE Monroe for 2025 Day of Caring

On Thursday, May 15th, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County (CCE Monroe) proudly participated in the 2025 Day of Caring,...

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May 292 min read

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Trump Signs Sweeping Travel Ban Affecting 19 Countries

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President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, implementing a comprehensive travel ban that bars...

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Jun 52 min read

Howard University graduating students 2025 hear a salient message from actor LeVar Burton

( TriceEdneyWire.com ) - From playing the slave, Kunta Kinte, in Roots to playing a crew member on the Enterprise in Star Trek, LeVar...

Trice Edney News Wire

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Charles B. Rangel, Longtime Harlem Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate, Dies at 94

Charles B. Rangel, a towering figure in American politics who served Harlem in the U.S. House of Representatives for 46 years and was a...

Staff Report

May 272 min read

Gillibrand Criticizes Education Secretary’s Plan to Garnish Wages of Student Loan Borrowers in Default

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is raising alarms over a decision by Education Secretary Linda McMahon to resume involuntary income...

Audra Kieta

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Expert reveals 7 tips to keep your child safe online

Here is how you can protect your child in the cyber age Photo by Ali Pli on Unsplash The digital world plays a big role in children's...

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Avoid Surging Sale Scams in 2025 With These Expert Tips

Online payment platform PayPal has become a prime target for scammers in recent years. With online sales bringing waves of online...

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The Growing Demand for Surrogacy in the U.S. Amid Rising Fertility Challenges and Legal Considerations

Photo by Omar Lopez on Unsplash Surrogacy has been steadily gaining traction in the United States as more individuals and couples look...

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Should I Send My Child to a Rochester Private or Public School?

Rochester is undoubtedly a bustling hub of activity and excitement, making it an ideal location to raise a family. But, as your children...

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Students Honored for Essays on Justice in Annual J.U.S.T. L.A.W. Awards

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The Missing Piece in Justice Reform: Officer Wellness

Juneteenth Is Not a Rival to the Fourth of July — It’s the Fulfillment of It

Reclaiming the Church’s African Roots and Imagining Its Future

Why Trump Would Still Beat Harris Today

The Price of Silence: How America Abandoned 9/11 for Saudi Gold

Local News

Video Shows ICE Detaining a U.S. Citizen in Rochester

Brouk, Bronson Bill to Expand Mental Health Diagnostic Authority Signed into Law

City Opens First Dedicated Pickleball Courts in Maplewood Park

Rochester City Council Approves New Funding for Homeowner Emergencies and Senior Services

Rochester Launches Modular Housing Pilot as Mayoral Challengers Criticize Timing, Scope

Editorials

The Missing Piece in Justice Reform: Officer Wellness

Juneteenth Is Not a Rival to the Fourth of July — It’s the Fulfillment of It

Reclaiming the Church’s African Roots and Imagining Its Future

Why Trump Would Still Beat Harris Today

Features

No Steeple Required: Bishop Kara Wagner Sherer on Reckoning, Repair, and Revolutionary Love

Springboard 2025 to Award $500K to Strengthen WNY’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Rochester’s Oldest Church, the Underground Railroad, and the Legacy of Slavery

Livingston County Producers Bring ‘The Legend of Ochi’ to The Little TheatreROCHESTER, N.Y. (April 21, 2025) — T

A Papacy of Compassion: Pope Francis’s Legacy of Justice and Inclusion

From the Community

Alzheimer’s Association encourages Americans to take charge of their brain health

Finger Lakes Opera and Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Present Juneteenth

Genesee Country Village & Museum to Host Smithsonian Exhibit

32nd New York African Film Festival to Present Record Number of Films

Over 40 Volunteers Join CCE Monroe for 2025 Day of Caring

National/World News

Trump Signs Sweeping Travel Ban Affecting 19 Countries

Howard University graduating students 2025 hear a salient message from actor LeVar Burton

Charles B. Rangel, Longtime Harlem Congressman and Civil Rights Advocate, Dies at 94

Gillibrand Criticizes Education Secretary’s Plan to Garnish Wages of Student Loan Borrowers in Default

Contributing Blog/News

Expert reveals 7 tips to keep your child safe online

Avoid Surging Sale Scams in 2025 With These Expert Tips

The Growing Demand for Surrogacy in the U.S. Amid Rising Fertility Challenges and Legal Considerations

Should I Send My Child to a Rochester Private or Public School?

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