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Jun 21, 20232 min read
Juneteenth – Here Yesterday, Gone Today, but What Did It Mean?
Juneteenth; that is, June 19th, has been a nationally-recognized holiday since 2021, yet it seems unclear to some individuals in our...
Jun 21, 20233 min read
As Some Seek to Conceal the History of Slavery, What to the White Man is June 19th?
Just for the Record It was in the Dred Scott Decision issued on March 6, 1857, that Chief Justice Roger Taney of the U. S. Supreme Court...
Jun 21, 20232 min read
Guaranteed Income Programs Gearing up for Rochester Residents
Two programs aimed at lifting Rochester residents out of poverty are being launched. Residents living below the poverty level can receive...
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Mark Harris Joins Fisher as New Chief Financial Officer
After a nationwide search, Mark Harris, DBA has been appointed as St. John Fisher University’s new vice president for finance and...
Jun 15, 20232 min read
E3 Rochester Announces New Name and New Leadership
E3 Rochester announced today they have changed their name to EDceptional and have appointed Rev. Sebrone Johnson, Chief Executive...
Jun 15, 20232 min read
ROC Juneteenth Run/Walk Celebrates Local Leaders and an Historic Proclamation
This year, the seventh annual Roc Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk celebrates the 160-year anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863,...
Jun 15, 20233 min read
Morelle's $4 million Spotted Lanternfly (non)issue?
News Analysis by Shanique Byrd - Does the 25th District need four million taxpayer dollars to combat the spread of Spotted Lanternflies?...
Jun 15, 20233 min read
4 Ways Rochester Residents Can Afford the Dental Care They Need
Dental care is an important part of overall health care, and that's why it's crucial to ensure that you get it when you need it. Dental...
Jun 15, 20233 min read
4 Things to Consider Before Buying a New Car in Rochester
A car is one of the biggest investments that you can make at any given time. This is the reason why you need to think about taking this...
Jun 14, 20232 min read
The Park Awakens: Emptiness to Fade MLK Park as Rochester Gears Up for the 2023 Juneteenth Festival
Next weekend, Saturday, June 17, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park will be filled with thousands of local residents and tourists. The...
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Retired Marine Daniel Penny for Fatal Chokehold on Jordan Neely
In a significant development, a Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Daniel Penny, a retired US Marine, for the fatal chokehold that...
Jun 14, 20234 min read
Child Advocacy Group Says City’s Proposed $23.3 Million Allocation to Youth Programs is Necessary
According to information supplied by The Children’s Agenda (TCA) of Rochester, the city of Rochester’s proposed 2023-24 budget includes...
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