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Mar 8, 20233 min read

2023 MWBE Conference Offers Business Opportunities

Local and New York State minority and women businesses owners are invited to attend the City of Rochester’s Upstate NY MWBE Conference...

Mar 6, 20231 min read

Church of Love Faith Center and the Henderson Foundation Donate $100k to Roberts Wesleyan University

The Church of Love Faith Center and The Henderson Foundation have donated $100,000 to Roberts Wesleyan University. The money is given in...

Mar 6, 20232 min read

Monroe County Eliminating Sales Tax on Some Clothing Items

Starting March 1, 2023 Monroe County will eliminate the county’s 4% sales tax on clothing and footwear sold for less than $110. The new...

Mar 2, 20232 min read

David C. Scott Joins Monroe County as Chief Diversity Officer

David C. Scott will serve as Monroe County’s new Chief Diversity Officer and Director of the Department of Diversity, Equity and...

Feb 28, 20232 min read

Congressman Joe Morelle Secures Funding for Program to Lower Energy Costs to Homeowners

A program that provides grants to low-income homeowners to make their homes more energy-efficient, healthier, and safer from...

Feb 27, 20235 min read

Regarding RCSD, it’s time for Malik Evans to Knock It Off (part 2)

Former Rochester City School District commissioners, (Mayor) Malik Evans and Jose Cruz both represent the epitome of what’s wrong, and...

Feb 25, 20231 min read

Local Company Implements Four-Day Workweek

Local, Brockport-based electronics recycler, Sunnking has recently implemented a new four-day work week for their employees. The update...

Feb 16, 20231 min read

Black Entertainment Artists from New York Inducted in Hall of Fame in Long Island

In honor of Black History month, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is celebrating its black inductees in its...

Feb 14, 20235 min read

Veteran's Administration Rejects Payment for Cancer Treatment, Black Veteran Credits HBCU for Saving

The benefits of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are well known by those who enroll in them, support them or...

Feb 14, 20234 min read

NYS Wants to Protect Consumers, Provide Tips on Saving Money on Groceries

For this week’s “Tuesday Tips,” the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (NYSDCP) has rolled out a five-part...

Feb 11, 20233 min read

The Roots May Be Known As The House Band On The Tonight Show With Fallon But They Are Much More

Kennedy Center embrace The Roots as the first hip-hop group in residency WASHINGTON - Finally, The Roots are getting the recognition they...

Feb 11, 20231 min read

RFD Chief Felipe Hernandez Retires After 23 Years on the Force

Rochester Fire Department Chief Felipe Hernandez recently announced his retirement, effective Feb. 10, 2023. Chief Hernandez has served...

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