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The Loss of a Queen—Iris Banister
The passing of Iris Banister, known as the "Queen Mother" of Rochester, has left a void in the hearts of many in the community. Her...
Mar 15, 20242 min read


St. Patrick’s Day Race and Parade to Affect Traffic Downtown this Weekend
The TOPS St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Runnin’ of the Green Road Race will affect Downtown traffic, parking, and transit service in...
Mar 14, 20243 min read


Mixed Reactions to Lovely Warren's City Court Judge Bid
Former Mayor Lovely Warren’s announcement of her intention to run for Rochester City Court Judge has generated a mixed response from the...
Mar 13, 20242 min read


The Black Woman is Art at City Hall Link Gallery
“The Black Woman is Art,” an exhibit curated by local creative Zharriay Callier and Rochester photographer Erica Jae, is on display at...
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Rodney A. Young retires from United Way of Rochester
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with Rodney Allen Young. It was his first official day of retirement from a 23-year...
Mar 7, 20242 min read

Groundbreaking Report Exposes COVID-19 Pandemic’s Long-lasting Effects on Rochester Youth’s Mental Health
As society adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic’s “new normal,” a hidden crisis unfolded – the toll on youth mental health. On February 29,...
Mar 5, 20242 min read


The Shenanigans of the Community Resource Collaborative (CRC) ???
What happened to millions of dollars intended for the COVID relief funds? Last month, Monroe County launched an investigation into the...
Mar 4, 20244 min read


Willie Lightfoot VS Demond Meeks
Willie Lightfoot, a dedicated public servant and lifelong resident of Rochester, has made the decision to run for the assembly seat in...
Feb 23, 20243 min read


A Guest at the Table: Jim Shelly
“A Guest at the Table” is a synopsis of a previously aired and particularly interesting interview on my No-Nonsense Roundtable radio...
Feb 21, 20244 min read


Celebrating national public schools week: Great things happening in our schools
Highlights to share on local schools, Feb. 26-March 1, 2024 Monroe County schools are celebrating National Public Schools Week from Feb....
Feb 21, 20242 min read


City Releases Fitch Report, Plans to Explore Investments in EMS Services and Negotiate AMR Contract
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City has begun exploring plans to invest in enhanced emergency medical services for City of...
Feb 17, 20242 min read


Community Resource Collaborative Under Investigation
A bombshell report published by WXXI has unveiled that Monroe County is embarking on a sweeping investigation into the financial...
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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