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Lawmakers Demand Accountability After Death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
Robert Brooks - Instagram Photo Lawmakers in Rochester and across New York state are calling for an independent investigation and...
Dec 28, 20244 min read


Calls to Boycott Walmart Grow Amid Trump Presidency and DEI Policy Changes
Walmart is facing mounting backlash as calls for a boycott spread across the country following two major developments: the company’s...
Dec 27, 20243 min read

NY AG Secures $4.4M Settlement with Gift Card Company Over Unclaimed Funds
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday that a settlement has been reached with Card Compliant LLC, a gift card company...
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Rochester to Celebrate Kwanzaa with Seven Days of Culture, Community, and Unity
The Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition has announced its 2024 Kwanzaa celebration, a vibrant six-day event honoring African heritage, culture,...
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Senator Samra Brouk’s Maternal Depression Screening Bill Signed into Law
Senator Samra Brouk, D-55, Rochester In a groundbreaking move to address maternal mental health and disparities in healthcare, Senator...
Dec 24, 20243 min read


Daniel’s Law Task Force Outlines Recommendations for Response to Behavioral Health Crises
The Daniels Law Taskforce named after Daniel Prude who died March 23, 2020 after being physically restrained by RDP officers The release...
Dec 23, 20243 min read


Rochester Clears Homeless Encampment Amid Frigid Weather Concerns; Lawmakers Respond
Homeless Encampment located under the S. Clinton Avenue Bridge, Rochester, NY City officials dismantled a homeless encampment beneath the...
Dec 22, 20242 min read

TikTok Fighting January Deadline for Ban; Appeals to Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will hear TikTok's appeal of a federal law that could lead to a nationwide ban of the...
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Rochester City Council Approves Landmark Good Cause Eviction Law
Rochester City Council members Stanley Martin, Mary Lupien, Kim Smith and Willie Lightfoot were among the most vocal advocates for...
Dec 18, 20243 min read


Monroe County Legislature Unanimously Approves $1.5 Billion Budget for 2025
The Monroe County Legislature has unanimously approved a $1.5 billion budget for 2025, prioritizing public safety, workforce development,...
Dec 12, 20242 min read

Business Owners Expressing Growing Concerns Over Mayor’s “Special Events Zone” on East Avenue
Venetto Pizza & Pasta and Aqua Vite are two businesses located in Rochester's "Special Events Zone" section of East Avenue - Photo from...
Dec 11, 20243 min read

City of Rochester Settles Lawsuit with Noah Pointer-Gamory for $1.75 Million
Protesters marching in downtown Rochester, NY in September 2020 after Daniel Prude untimely death at the hands of RPD The City of...
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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