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Rochester Officials Defend Sanctuary Status, Dispute Monroe County’s Inclusion in DHS List

Rochester officials are reaffirming the city's sanctuary policies following the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) recent...

Dave McCleary

2 days ago3 min read

Woman Arrested at Penfield School District Office After Attempting to Confront Superintendent Over False Rumor

A woman was arrested Tuesday morning after attempting to forcibly enter the Penfield Central School District office to confront the...

Shay Jackson

5 days ago2 min read

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

6 days ago2 min read

Rochester Jazz Icon and Photographer Jim Allen Dies at 93

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Editor's note: This article was updated 5/28/25 to include funeral arrangements. Jim Allen, a revered jazz drummer, photographer, and...

Dave McCleary

May 263 min read

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

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The Crisis Within: A Nation on the Brink

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Black Voters Matter and the King Center Unite to Create New Generation of Activists

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A Tribute to Pope Francis: December 17, 1936 -April 21, 2025

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Local News

League of Women Voters Launches VOTE411 Election Tool Ahead of June Primary

The League of Women Voters of the Rochester Metropolitan Area (LWV-RMA) is promoting its nonpartisan election resource, VOTE411.org,...

Staff Report

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Dozens of Elderly, Disabled Residents Ordered to Vacate Rochester Towers by Friday

Approximately 75 elderly and disabled residents of Danforth Towers and Hudson Ridge Towers have been notified they must vacate their...

Staff Report

May 212 min read

RCSD Interim Superintendent Accepts Top Post in Westchester

Dr. Demario Strickland, who has been serving as the interim superintendent of the Rochester City School District (RCSD) since July 1,...

Staff Report

May 211 min read

Democrats Tout State Budget as Win for Rochester; Republicans Decry Overspending and Misplaced Priorities

Democratic lawmakers representing the Greater Rochester area are praising the newly enacted New York State Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget...

Shay Jackson

May 193 min read

Sen. Cooney Announces $1 Million in State Grants for Local Nonprofits Amid Federal Funding Cuts

State Sen. Jeremy Cooney on Friday announced a new $1 million grant program aimed at supporting Rochester-area nonprofits facing growing...

Staff Report

May 171 min read

Editorials

Reclaiming the Church’s African Roots and Imagining Its Future

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...

Editorials

Dave McCleary

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...

Editorials

Dr. Louis Perron

May 192 min read

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

In 2017, Donald Trump landed in Riyadh and was met with gold medallions, sword dances, and royal fanfare. It was his first trip abroad as...

Editorials

George Cassidy Payne

May 162 min read

The Crisis Within: A Nation on the Brink

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As our democracy and economy weaken with every executive order, tariff, and unlawful deportation, the country finds itself in a...

Editorials

Lydia Alston-Murphy

Apr 294 min read

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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,...

Community Submission

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

Visual Studies Workshop Presents Film Screening With Christopher Harris

Visual Studies Workshop (VSW) will host acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Harris for a special salon event and film screening on Wednesday,...

Community Submission

Apr 172 min read

Guest at the Table: Dr. DJ Robinson: Dom will sponsor her to speak at your next event

“A Guest at the Table” is a synopsis of a previously aired and particularly interesting interview on my No-Nonsense Roundtable radio...

Dom Genova

Apr 163 min read

From the Community

Genesee Country Village & Museum to Host Smithsonian Exhibit

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

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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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Staff Report

5 days ago1 min read

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,...

From the Community

CCE - Cornell Cooperative Extension

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GoodSchoolsRoc Application Portal Temporarily Paused for System Upgrade June 1–5

The GoodSchoolsRoc.org charter school application portal will be temporarily unavailable from June 1-5 as it undergoes a platform...

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GoodSchoolsRoc

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Rochester Public Market Kicks Off Eight Days of Special Events and Market Shopping

The City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., today announces eight consecutive days of Market event and shopping opportunities...

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City of Rochester News Release

May 211 min read

National/World News

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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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

May 72 min read

Radio Hosts in Major Cities Join Campaign to Reduce Black Overdose Deaths

NEW YORK, NY – Six radio hosts in Philadelphia, Milwaukee, and Detroit are channeling their voices and energy to the You Have the Power...

Trice Edney News Wire

Apr 243 min read

Reductions to Minority Business Development Agency Staffing and $436B CDFI Capital at Risk

Annie E Casey Foundation Image Black Business.jpg Under the guise of reducing government fraud and waste, a series of executive orders ...

Charlene Crowell

Apr 174 min read

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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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Jan 272 min read

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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Jan 173 min read

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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Ashley Curtis

Jan 83 min read

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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Top Stories

Rochester Officials Defend Sanctuary Status, Dispute Monroe County’s Inclusion in DHS List

Woman Arrested at Penfield School District Office After Attempting to Confront Superintendent Over False Rumor

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

Rochester Jazz Icon and Photographer Jim Allen Dies at 93

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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

The Crisis Within: A Nation on the Brink

Black Voters Matter and the King Center Unite to Create New Generation of Activists

A Tribute to Pope Francis: December 17, 1936 -April 21, 2025

A Palm Sunday in Hell: Why Ukraine Still Needs Us

The Erasure of Women in Power

Local News

League of Women Voters Launches VOTE411 Election Tool Ahead of June Primary

Dozens of Elderly, Disabled Residents Ordered to Vacate Rochester Towers by Friday

RCSD Interim Superintendent Accepts Top Post in Westchester

Democrats Tout State Budget as Win for Rochester; Republicans Decry Overspending and Misplaced Priorities

Sen. Cooney Announces $1 Million in State Grants for Local Nonprofits Amid Federal Funding Cuts

Editorials

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

The Crisis Within: A Nation on the Brink

Features

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

Visual Studies Workshop Presents Film Screening With Christopher Harris

Guest at the Table: Dr. DJ Robinson: Dom will sponsor her to speak at your next event

From the Community

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

GoodSchoolsRoc Application Portal Temporarily Paused for System Upgrade June 1–5

Rochester Public Market Kicks Off Eight Days of Special Events and Market Shopping

National/World News

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

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

Radio Hosts in Major Cities Join Campaign to Reduce Black Overdose Deaths

Reductions to Minority Business Development Agency Staffing and $436B CDFI Capital at Risk

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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