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Sep 6, 20231 min read
71 Additional Asylum Seekers Arrive in Rochester from New York City
There are 71 additional asylum seekers “settled in” at the Downtown Holiday Inn, according to Monroe County officials. These most recent...


Sep 5, 20233 min read
Rochester Black Bar Association, Community Leaders Address Youth Crime, Juvenile Justice Laws
Community Leaders were in attendance for the Rochester Black Bar Association (RBBA) Association Town Hall - Prosecuting Juveniles: Fact...

Sep 5, 20234 min read
At Howard Univ. Chapel, Rev. Al Sharpton Illustrates Similarities Between Civil Rights and Bible
Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a sermon intertwining race, politics and religion Sunday morning at Howard University’s chapel, a day after...


Sep 4, 20232 min read
Mayor Evans Reminds Motorists to Share the Road with Students
Mayor Malik D. Evans was joined by Rochester City School District Superintendent Dr. Carmine Peluso, Reconnect Rochester Interim Director...


Sep 1, 20232 min read
Monroe County Family Coalition to Host Community Event on Sept. 3 at Mt. Olivet
Monroe County Family Coalition, Inc. (MCFC) will host its third annual back-to-school bash on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, from 2 to 6 p.m. at...


Sep 1, 20233 min read
Safety Net Assistance Program Sparks Heated Debate Surrounding Surplus Funds
The recent budget proposal in Monroe County, New York, has sparked a heated debate about surplus funds from the Safety Net Assistance...


Sep 1, 20233 min read
PAB Former Executive Director Revives Sexual Harassment Claims
In recent news, Conor Dwyer Reynolds, the former Executive Director of the Police Accountability Board (PAB), has brought forth a sexual...


Sep 1, 20232 min read
NYS DOH Promotes Donorship in Diverse Communities During National Minority Awareness Month
In recognition of National Minority Donor Awareness Month, the New York State Department of Health encourages organ, eye and tissue...


Aug 31, 20234 min read
Cycling Towards Change: A Black Woman's Vision for a more Equitable Health and Wellness Landscape
Local infrastructure is changing. New life and vitality can be recognized in various neighborhoods throughout the city of Rochester. As...

Aug 31, 20232 min read
Get Ready to Boost Your Business: Free Training Series Offers Chance to Win $5,000
Entrepreneurs, the Enterprise Center at PathStone, has teamed up with Rochester Economic Development Corp., rolling out a free training...


Aug 30, 20233 min read
Philanthropist, Community Leader Midge Thomas Honored as 2023 NYS Woman of Distinction
Beloved philanthropist and community leader Midge Thomas was honored on August 16 as the 2023 NYS Senate Woman of Distinction. Each year,...


Aug 29, 20232 min read
Spring/Summer 2023 Food Truck Rodeos at Public Market Soon Draw to a Close
There are only two Food Truck Rodeo events remaining to be held this summer. A Food Truck Rodeo will take place on Wednesday, August 30,...
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