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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


Register Now for the 14th Annual “Pick Up the Parks” on April 20
Registration forms for the annual “Pick Up the Parks” event are now available on the county website: monroecounty.gov/parks-pickupthepark...
Mar 13, 20241 min read


United Way Announces Community Impact Multi-Year Program Grants
United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes announces approximately $6 million in Community Impact Multi-Year Program Grant...
Mar 11, 20241 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


2nd Annual Union Apprenticeship and Career Fair to Take Place Thursday
Those seeking a career in the trades are invited to attend the 2nd annual Union Apprenticeship and Career Fair, on Thursday, March 7 from...
Mar 6, 20241 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


Rochester Comedy Festival Features Comedians Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Bill Bellamy and Tony Roberts
Get ready for an uproarious evening of laughter at the highly anticipated Rochester Comedy Festiva at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre...
Mar 1, 20243 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

Tomorrow is Festival of Inclusion Featuring 80+ Organizations Serving the Intellectual and Developmental Disability Community
The Golisano Foundation, Special Olympics, and Best Buddies are joining together to host the third annual Festival of Inclusion. The...
Feb 23, 20242 min read
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