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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...


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...


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...


Trump Seeks High Court Review of Executive Order Blocking Birthright Citizenship
President Donald Trump The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to reinstate its executive order aimed at ending...

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...


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...


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...


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...

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...


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,...


Andraé Evans Fighting Back: Lawsuit Filed Against Irondequoit Board
Andrae Evans - Photo by Denise Batiste Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans has filed a lawsuit against the town and its board...


Reparations in New York: Meaningful Progress or Political Dead End?
As the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (NYSCCRR) prepares to hold a public hearing in Rochester on March 4,...


Allegations Against Andraé Evans: Workplace Misconduct or Political Takedown?
Andrae Evans addresses Irondequoit Democratic Committee Feb 19, 2025 Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans is facing allegations of...


Brighton’s Robin Wilt Faces Primary Challenge, Champions Diversity Amid Local Controversies
Robin Wilt, Councilmember, Brighton, NY Brighton Town Board Member Robin Wilt is seeking re-election despite not receiving the...


Series of Deadly Crashes Sparks Debate Over Trump Administration's Aviation Policies
A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis to Toronto crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, flipping upside...

Voters of Tomorrow Urges Mayor Eric Adams to Resign Amid Corruption Allegations and Controversial Dealings
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Voters of Tomorrow, a prominent Gen Z-led voter outreach organization, has called for New York City Mayor...


Google Maps, BP, and the Media: How the ‘Gulf of America’ Renaming is Playing Out
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14172, titled "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness,"...

Irondequoit Town Board Refers Supervisor Andrae Evans for Criminal Investigation
Andrae Evans - Photo by Denise Batiste IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — The Irondequoit Town Board has referred Town Supervisor Andrae Evans to the...


Governor Hochul Expands SNUG Program with $20.7M Investment
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of $20.7 million to bolster the SNUG Street Outreach programs aimed at...
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