Burns Family Filing Civil Suit Against RPD
The family of Brendon Burns, who was killed in Rochester's Park Avenue neighborhood, is filing a civil lawsuit against the city of...
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Apr 24, 20232 min read
Rochester National Day of Prayer Events will Include Morning and Evening Sessions This Year
When Rev. David Singleton started the National Day of Prayer initiative in Rochester, NY his vision was simple, to see people come...
Apr 22, 20231 min read
Rochester Mayor Delivers 2023 State of the City Address
Rochester May Malik Evans delivered his State of the City Address, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Rundel Memorial Building (Library) at...
Apr 21, 20232 min read
The Rochester Juneteenth Festival Will be “Bigger and Better” This Year
The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission announced their plans, Tuesday, for this year’s Juneteenth festival, “celebrating...
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Buy The Block’s Six Model Homes Completed
The City of Rochester has now finished six of the model homes in the Buy the Block program. Mayor Malik D. Evans along with members of...
Apr 19, 20232 min read
City Celebrates Legacy of Frederick Douglass with Statue Restoration
“Frederick Douglass is integral to the fabric of Rochester,” says Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans, and in a continued celebration of...
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Nearly $117 Million Allocated to Help NYS Businesses in Community Development Financial Institutions
Many small businesses and microenterprises in low and moderate-income communities across New York State hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic may...
Apr 6, 20232 min read
City Seeks Feedback on Floshare Electric Carshare Program
The City of Rochester is looking for feedback from the community to expand the Flower City Carshare, “Floshare,” electric-vehicle...
Apr 6, 20231 min read
Rochester Main Street Armory Now Under Different Ownership After Deadly Stampede
The Rochester Main Street Armory has been sold to a new owner, according to a filing at the Monroe County Clerk’s Office. It was recently...
Apr 3, 20232 min read
Doula Directory Established in New York State
A statewide Community Doula Directory has been established in New York state as part of a larger legislative effort to combat New York’s...
Mar 31, 20232 min read
RTA Leadership Facing Challengers in This Year’s Election
Long-time Rochester Teachers Association president, Adam Urbanski is facing a challenger in the upcoming RTA election. Audrey Sowell, a...
Mar 31, 20234 min read
Shaun Nelms Appointed UofR’s Vice President for Community Partnerships
Dr. Shaun Nelms will serve as Vice President for Community Partnerships with the University of Rochester (UofR). Nelms currently serves...
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