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Sep 15, 20233 min read

NY Senator Jeremy Cooney Announces Public Hearing on Adult-Use Cannabis Rollout

Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester), who chairs the NYS Senate Subcommittee on Cannabis, and who co-chairs the Marijuana Task Force as...

Sep 5, 20233 min read

Rochester Black Bar Association, Community Leaders Address Youth Crime, Juvenile Justice Laws

Community Leaders were in attendance for the Rochester Black Bar Association (RBBA) Association Town Hall - Prosecuting Juveniles: Fact...

Sep 1, 20233 min read

Safety Net Assistance Program Sparks Heated Debate Surrounding Surplus Funds

The recent budget proposal in Monroe County, New York, has sparked a heated debate about surplus funds from the Safety Net Assistance...

Sep 1, 20233 min read

PAB Former Executive Director Revives Sexual Harassment Claims

In recent news, Conor Dwyer Reynolds, the former Executive Director of the Police Accountability Board (PAB), has brought forth a sexual...

Aug 31, 20234 min read

Cycling Towards Change: A Black Woman's Vision for a more Equitable Health and Wellness Landscape

Local infrastructure is changing. New life and vitality can be recognized in various neighborhoods throughout the city of Rochester. As...

Aug 29, 20232 min read

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Updates Community on Stolen Vehicle Arrests

On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) shared updates on local stolen vehicle arrests and related...

Aug 25, 20232 min read

53 New 'Affordable Homes' to Boost Beechwood Neighborhood Revitalization

Yesterday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of construction on a project that will bring 53 new homes to...

Aug 24, 20231 min read

Volunteers Needed for Civilian Public Safety Interview Panel

The City of Rochester and the United Christian Leadership Ministry of Western New York are seeking new members to join the Civilian...

Aug 22, 20232 min read

Dentist Nicholas Nicosia Takes Legal Actions after Scrutiny, Accusations of Hosting Racist Party

Nicholas Nicosia, the dentist at the center of a controversial party, has become the subject of intense scrutiny and debate. Recently,...

Aug 21, 20233 min read

Rochester Based Company, U.S. Ceiling Corp to Reshape Alpha Phi Alpha's Inaugural Chapter House

The original chapter house of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the pioneering Black intercollegiate Greek-letter organization in the U.S., is...

Aug 15, 20231 min read

27th Roc Summer Soul Music Festival Comes to Parcel 5

The 27th Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival will take place this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18 and 19 at Parcel 5 Downtown. Tickets for...

Aug 15, 20232 min read

Fair Chance Act Passed, Banning Employers from Asking About Criminal History

On Tuesday evening, the Fair Chance Employment Act was passed by the Monroe County Legislature, marking a significant step towards...

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