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Tyronda James
Jan 152 min read
Councilmember Mary Lupien is Running for Mayor
“It is out there! I’m running to be our mayor. Stay tuned for our formal announcement in the coming days,” Rochester City Councilmember...
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Tyronda James
Jan 152 min read
Robert Brooks' Family Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Following Death from Beating at Marcy Correctional Facility
(L to R) Attorney Stephen Schwarz, Robert Brooks Jr (Son), Jarod Ricks (Brother), Attorney Elizabeth Mazur at press conference Wednesday...
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Dave McCleary
Jan 133 min read
Lightfoot Ends Era on City Council, Shifts Focus to Ministry, Community Advocacy and Entrepreneurship
Willie Lightfoot Rochester City Councilmember Willie Lightfoot announced he will not seek a third term in office, capping a two...
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Staff Report
Jan 112 min read
Evans Announces Bid for Second Term as Sinha Promises Change
Shashi Sinha | Malik Evans Malik Evans officially launched his reelection campaign Friday but will face at least one challenger. Shashi...
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Staff Report
Jan 92 min read
$100M Awarded for Rochester's Inner Loop North Transformation
(Photo: Inner Loop North Transformation Project ) Federal officials have announced $100 million in funding for the Inner Loop North...
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Staff Report
Jan 72 min read
Court Allows AG to Dissolve Community Resource Collaborative for Misusing Funds
NY AG, Letitia James New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday that a court order has been secured to dissolve the...
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Dave McCleary
Jan 65 min read
Young Woman Mauled by Dog, RPD Response Under Fire
Photos show the injuries Amaris Curry received after being attacked by a dog, Friday, January 3, 2025 Editor’s note: This article has...
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Tyronda James
Jan 62 min read
Camille Simmons Elected as New Rochester School Board President, Succeeding Cynthia Elliott
Camille Simmons The Rochester Board of Education has elected Camille Simmons as its new president, replacing Cynthia Elliott, who has...
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Dave McCleary
Jan 32 min read
Hall’s Arrest Not His First Run-in with RPD
Weeks after pleading guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny, Anthony Hall is back behind bars, this time for allegedly assaulting a police...
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Staff Report
Jan 22 min read
Teen Artists’ from In Control Showcasing New Exhibition at George Eastman Museum
All photos from Evoke: A Youthful Expression Evoke: A Youthful Expression is now on display at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester,...
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Tyronda James
Dec 31, 20242 min read
Supporters Call for Justice at Rally for Robert Brooks
Hundreds gathered outside the Monroe County Jail on Monday evening to demand justice for Robert Brooks, 43, who died after a violent...
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Dave McCleary
Dec 31, 20243 min read
Prominent Attorney Benjamin Crump Taking on Robert Brooks’ Wrongful Death Suit
Renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has agreed to represent the estranged son of Robert Brooks, who died under controversial circu
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Dave McCleary
Dec 28, 20244 min read
Lawmakers Demand Accountability After Death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
Robert Brooks - Instagram Photo Lawmakers in Rochester and across New York state are calling for an independent investigation and...
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Staff Report
Dec 24, 20242 min read
Excelsior Scholarship now Open for 2025
The Excelsior Scholarship, a landmark program designed to make college tuition-free for eligible New York State residents, is now...
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Dave McCleary
Dec 22, 20242 min read
Rochester Clears Homeless Encampment Amid Frigid Weather Concerns; Lawmakers Respond
Homeless Encampment located under the S. Clinton Avenue Bridge, Rochester, NY City officials dismantled a homeless encampment beneath the...
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Dave McCleary
Dec 18, 20243 min read
Rochester City Council Approves Landmark Good Cause Eviction Law
Rochester City Council members Stanley Martin, Mary Lupien, Kim Smith and Willie Lightfoot were among the most vocal advocates for...
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Top Stories
Local Filmmaker Announces 'Rent A Ride' Will Stream on Tubi in March After Sold-Out Rochester Premiere
Rochester Filmmaker Christopher "Goodknews" Cardwell Rochester, NY — Rent A Ride , the unapologetic comedy spotlighting hustle culture...
Layoffs Impend as Trump orders Federal DEI workers to be put on Leave
Donald Trump President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order placing all federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)...
City Opens Applications for Neighborhood Improvement Grants
Photo: City of Rochester Applications are now open for the City of Rochester’s Neighbors In Action (NIA) grants, a community-based...
Trump Moves to End Birthright Citizenship; NY Attorney General James Vows Legal Fight
President Donald Trump signed a slate of executive orders on his first day in office, keeping campaign promises As part of his first...
Ben Crump Joins Rochester Leaders in Call for Educational Reform
Hundreds gathered at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Rochester, NY to hear Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump address the local...
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