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Anthony Hall Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Police Officer and Stealing from Nonprofit
Anthony Hall, a former City of Rochester employee and local nonprofit executive, has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for injuring...
Dave McCleary
4 days ago2 min read
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Vigils Held in Rochester to Mark Five Years Since Daniel Prude’s Arrest, Push for Daniel’s Law
On Sunday, dozens of advocates and community members gathered at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Dr. Samuel McCree Way to honor...
Tyronda James
4 days ago2 min read
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Barnhart Introduces Legislation to Ban “Secret Meetings” in Monroe County Legislature
Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart has introduced legislation aimed at closing a loophole that allows lawmakers to hold private...
Dave McCleary
Mar 212 min read
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Rochester City Council Member LaShay Harris Unveils Report on Childhood Poverty in Rochester
Rochester City Council member LaShay Harris, released a comprehensive report detailing the current state of childhood poverty in the city...
Dave McCleary
Mar 192 min read
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Black Cinema Series Presents Dystopian Film, Executive Order on March 26
The Black Cinema Series will screen Executive Order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, at The Little Theatre (Theatre 1), located at...
Black Cinema Series
Mar 182 min read
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Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives Partnering with City of Rochester to Establish Cultural Corridor
The Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI) has taken a significant step toward honoring one of America's most influential...
Audra Kieta
Mar 172 min read
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City of Rochester Seeks Street Liaisons to Support Business Development in Key Neighborhoods
The City of Rochester is inviting individuals and organizations to apply for Street Liaison positions in each of the city's four...
Staff Report
Mar 172 min read
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Governor Hochul Ends Correction Officers' Strike, Terminates 2,000 Officers and Implements Employment Ban
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the conclusion of a 22-day “illegal” strike by New York State correction officers, resulting in the...
Tyronda James
Mar 122 min read
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Mary Lupien Confronts JD Vance Over Housing Crisis at National Conference
A CNN.com article depicts the confrontation between Lupien and Vance Rochester City Councilmember and Mayoral Candidate Mary Lupien made...
Staff Report
Mar 112 min read
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The Upcoming Gubernatorial Race and the Implications of Hochul’s Low Approval Ratings
Governor Kathy Hochul With just over a year until New York’s next gubernatorial election, Gov. Kathy Hochul faces an uphill battle as...
Dave McCleary
Mar 103 min read
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Rochester City School District Appoints Dr. Eric Jay Rosser as Superintendent
Dr. Eric Jay Rosser The Rochester City School District Board of Education has named Dr. Eric Jay Rosser as its next superintendent,...
Staff Report
Mar 71 min read
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Hundreds Rally to End Child Poverty at New York State Capitol
State Senator, women and family advocate, Samra Brouk, was among the speakers at the Albany rally. Hundreds of advocates, families, and...
Audra Kieta
Mar 63 min read
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AG James Leads Coalition Defending DEIA Policies in Schools
NY AG, Letitia James New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 14 attorneys general, issued guidance Wednesday...
Tyronda James
Mar 62 min read
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Barnhart Seeks Clarity on Monroe County Sheriff’s Immigration Enforcement Role
Monroe County Legislator, Rachel Barnhart - Facebook photo Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart is pushing back against Sheriff Todd...
Dave McCleary
Mar 53 min read
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NY Corrections Officers Strike Coincides with Murder Charges Against Guards
Strike by correctional officers across New York state Strike by correctional officers across New York state entered its 16th day Tuesday,...
Tyronda James
Mar 52 min read
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CSP is Speaking Out About Colorectal Cancer
Katlyn Newberry March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and it’s worth talking about it! Colorectal cancer is the...
Katlyn Newberry
Mar 42 min read
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Top Stories
More Than 1,300 Apply for New York State Jobs After Launch of ‘You’re Hired’ Initiative
New York's "You're Hired" initiative, launched three weeks ago to assist displaced federal workers, has received over 1,300 applications,...
RPD Officers Caught on Video Assisting Border Patrol, Sparking Community Outcry and Calls for Accountability
A video showing Rochester Police Department (RPD) officers assisting federal immigration agents during a traffic stop has triggered...
Rochester Mourns Loss of School of the Arts Student in Tragic Rooftop Fall
The Rochester community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of a 15-year-old student from the School of the Arts (SOTA), who died Monday...
Ongoing Investigation at Monroe County Jail Leads to Multiple Deputy Arrests
An investigation into alleged misconduct at the Monroe County Jail has led to the arraignment of two deputies, highlighting ongoing...
Anthony Hall Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Police Officer and Stealing from Nonprofit
Anthony Hall, a former City of Rochester employee and local nonprofit executive, has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for injuring...
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