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Trump Moves to End Birthright Citizenship; NY Attorney General James Vows Legal Fight
President Donald Trump signed a slate of executive orders on his first day in office, keeping campaign promises As part of his first...
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Ben Crump Joins Rochester Leaders in Call for Educational Reform
Hundreds gathered at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Rochester, NY to hear Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump address the local...
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Councilmember Mary Lupien is Running for Mayor
“It is out there! I’m running to be our mayor. Stay tuned for our formal announcement in the coming days,” Rochester City Councilmember...
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Robert Brooks' Family Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Following Death from Beating at Marcy Correctional Facility
(L to R) Attorney Stephen Schwarz, Robert Brooks Jr (Son), Jarod Ricks (Brother), Attorney Elizabeth Mazur at press conference Wednesday...
Jan 133 min read
Lightfoot Ends Era on City Council, Shifts Focus to Ministry, Community Advocacy and Entrepreneurship
Willie Lightfoot Rochester City Councilmember Willie Lightfoot announced he will not seek a third term in office, capping a two...
Jan 132 min read
Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act Expanding Benefits for Some Recipients
President Joe Biden President Joe Biden on Monday signed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at overhauling key...
Jan 112 min read
Evans Announces Bid for Second Term as Sinha Promises Change
Shashi Sinha | Malik Evans Malik Evans officially launched his reelection campaign Friday but will face at least one challenger. Shashi...
Jan 92 min read
$100M Awarded for Rochester's Inner Loop North Transformation
(Photo: Inner Loop North Transformation Project ) Federal officials have announced $100 million in funding for the Inner Loop North...
Jan 72 min read
Attorney General Urges Uber, Lyft Drivers to File Claims for $328 Million Settlement; Deadline Extended to January 31, 2025
New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging Uber and Lyft drivers who believe they were underpaid to file claims by 11:59 p.m. on...
Jan 65 min read
Young Woman Mauled by Dog, RPD Response Under Fire
Photos show the injuries Amaris Curry received after being attacked by a dog, Friday, January 3, 2025 Editor’s note: This article has...
Jan 62 min read
Camille Simmons Elected as New Rochester School Board President, Succeeding Cynthia Elliott
Camille Simmons The Rochester Board of Education has elected Camille Simmons as its new president, replacing Cynthia Elliott, who has...
Jan 53 min read
Fannie Lou Hamer, Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey, and Magic Johnson Among 2025 Presidential Medal of Freedom Honorees
Denzel Washington receives Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden On January 4, 2025, President Joe Biden awarded the prestigious...
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