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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...
Sep 1, 20233 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 31, 20234 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 29, 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 25, 20232 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 24, 20231 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 22, 20232 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 21, 20233 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, 20231 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...
Aug 15, 20232 min read


Rochester Receives 77 Asylum Seekers Bussed from NYC
Last week, migrants seeking asylum were relocated to the Holiday Inn on State Street in downtown Rochester. This relocation marks a...
Aug 14, 20233 min read


August Marks National Black Business Month Celebration!
Happy National Black Business Month! The National Black Business Month was the creation of entrepreneurs, historian John William...
Aug 10, 20232 min read
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