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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 17, 20231 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, 20232 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 6, 20231 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...
Apr 3, 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, 20232 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...
Mar 31, 20234 min read


Poll Shows Mental Health Struggle Persists among Area Youth
A recent poll conducted by The Children's Agenda shows that a high number of area youth is struggling with emotional and mental health....
Mar 29, 20232 min read

KeyBank Donates $100k to Financial Empowerment Center
KeyBank made a $100,000 grant to the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), a program run by the City of Rochester. The money will be used...
Mar 28, 20232 min read


ROC My Brother’s Keeper to Host Youth Peace Summit
The City of Rochester and Rochester City School District’s ROC My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Program is hosting a Youth Peace Summit from 10...
Mar 24, 20232 min read


Senator Cooney, Advocates Calling for More Funding for Families with Children
Many state lawmakers and advocates have been pushing to have the New York State child tax credit for families increased; but so far,...
Mar 24, 20232 min read

Officials Citing Rise in Local Auto Thefts, Demanding TikTok CEO Address Viral Videos
Local officials say the recent rise in violence and automobile thefts in Rochester and across the country can be directly pointed to...
Mar 22, 20232 min read


AG James, County Respond to Report of Fake RG&E Customer Service Number
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is warning residents to be careful and vigilant regarding...
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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