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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...
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...
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...
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...
Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act Expanding Benefits for Some Recipients
President Joe Biden President Joe Biden on Monday signed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at overhauling key...
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...
Attorney General Urges Uber, Lyft Drivers to File Claims for $328 Million Settlement; Deadline Extended to January 31, 2025
New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging Uber and Lyft drivers who believe they were underpaid to file claims by 11:59 p.m. on...
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...
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...
Fannie Lou Hamer, Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey, and Magic Johnson Among 2025 Presidential Medal of Freedom Honorees
Denzel Washington receives Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden On January 4, 2025, President Joe Biden awarded the prestigious...
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...
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
President Jimmy Carter Passes at age 100
Jimmy Carter was president from 1977 to 1981 Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace...
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...
Calls to Boycott Walmart Grow Amid Trump Presidency and DEI Policy Changes
Walmart is facing mounting backlash as calls for a boycott spread across the country following two major developments: the company’s...
NY AG Secures $4.4M Settlement with Gift Card Company Over Unclaimed Funds
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday that a settlement has been reached with Card Compliant LLC, a gift card company...
Rochester to Celebrate Kwanzaa with Seven Days of Culture, Community, and Unity
The Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition has announced its 2024 Kwanzaa celebration, a vibrant six-day event honoring African heritage, culture,...
Senator Samra Brouk’s Maternal Depression Screening Bill Signed into Law
Senator Samra Brouk, D-55, Rochester In a groundbreaking move to address maternal mental health and disparities in healthcare, Senator...
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