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Florence Campaigns Allege Bias in Ballot Objections by Party Leader
Several Democratic candidates of color are raising concerns about what they describe as discriminatory practices by Monroe County...
Federal Judge Greenlights Trump-Era Immigrant Registry, Prompting Outrage from Civil Rights Advocates
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can proceed with a contentious policy requiring undocumented immigrants to...
Early Release or Second Chance? Earned Time Bill Sparks Heated Political Fight
Rochester-area Democrats are leading a renewed push for criminal justice reform in New York state with the reintroduction of the Earned...
Rochester School Board Approves Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program to Boost Student Safety
The Rochester City School District has approved a new school bus stop-arm enforcement program aimed at improving student safety by...
Thousands Gather in Rochester to Protest Trump and Musk
Over 4,000 demonstrators convened at Cobbs Hill Park in Rochester, New York, Saturday, as part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" protests...
Common Ground Health Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis in Rochester
In a sweeping new report, Common Ground Health has declared gun violence a public health crisis in Rochester, citing the far-reaching...
Grandson and Son of Franklin Florence Enter Rochester Politics
A father and son will make local history Thursday when they file petitions to run for office together in the City of Rochester, a first...
Meléndez: Rochester Police Violated Sanctuary City Policy in Whitney Street Incident
Rochester City Council President Miguel A. Meléndez Jr. said Wednesday that city police violated Rochester’s sanctuary city policy during...
Senator Cory Booker Sets Record with 25-Hour Speech Opposing President Trump's Agenda
Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) delivered a historic 25-hour and five-minute speech on the Senate floor, breaking the previous record set by...
Retaliation or Reform? Big Law Firms Battle Trump Over Loyalty, Diversity
While several of the country’s top law firms have capitulated to demands from the Trump administration—agreeing to scale back diversity...
University of Rochester Graduate Students Ready to Strike After Stalled Negotiations
Graduate students at the University of Rochester have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, citing stalled negotiations and a...
Border Czar Backs Rochester Police After Immigration Stop; Local Leaders Push Back
U.S. Border Czar Thomas Homan is backing Rochester police officers who assisted Border Patrol agents during a traffic stop last Monday,...
RCSD Offers Emotional Support Resources Following Student Death
In the wake of a tragic incident at the School of the Arts, the Rochester City School District (RCSD) is extending emotional and mental...
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...
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...
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...
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