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Governor Hochul Ends Correction Officers' Strike, Terminates 2,000 Officers and Implements Employment Ban

1 day ago2 min read

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

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2 days ago2 min read

Mary Lupien Confronts JD Vance Over Housing Crisis at National Conference

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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

Dave McCleary

3 days ago3 min read

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...

Rochester City School District Appoints Dr. Eric Jay Rosser as Superintendent

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7 days ago1 min read

Rochester City School District Appoints Dr. Eric Jay Rosser as Superintendent

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Dr. Eric Jay Rosser The Rochester City School District Board of Education has named Dr. Eric Jay Rosser as its next superintendent,...

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Foodlink and YMCA Partner to Provide Thousands of Meals at the Lewis Street Neighborhood Center

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2 days ago2 min read

Foodlink and YMCA Partner to Provide Thousands of Meals at the Lewis Street Neighborhood Center

In a joint effort to address food insecurity in Rochester, the YMCA of Greater Rochester and Foodlink have teamed up to provide essential...

Hundreds Rally to End Child Poverty at New York State Capitol

Audra Kieta

Mar 63 min read

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...

AG James Leads Coalition Defending DEIA Policies in Schools

Tyronda James

Mar 62 min read

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...

Barnhart Seeks Clarity on Monroe County Sheriff’s Immigration Enforcement Role

Dave McCleary

Mar 53 min read

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...

NY Corrections Officers Strike Coincides with Murder Charges Against Guards

Tyronda James

Mar 52 min read

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,...

Editorials

The Tariff Wars Affect Everyone, Especially the Low Income

Julianne Malveaux

2 hours ago3 min read

Editorials

The Tariff Wars Affect Everyone, Especially the Low Income

Dr Julianne Malveaux Because I lack a degree in psychology or pathology, I cannot speculate about the motives of the 47th President who,...

Mary Lupien vs. JD Vance: The Fight for Free Speech and the Truth About America’s Housing Crisis

George Payne

24 hours ago3 min read

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Mary Lupien vs. JD Vance: The Fight for Free Speech and the Truth About America’s Housing Crisis

George Cassidy Payne What happens when free speech is only free for those in power? JD Vance and the Trump administration claim to...

A wake-up call: Daylight saving time may impact your heart health

American Heart Association

Mar 64 min read

Editorials

A wake-up call: Daylight saving time may impact your heart health

Losing an hour of sleep when you “spring forward” for daylight saving time may have more consequences than grogginess. Research cited by...

Dr. E. Faye Williams

Mar 53 min read

Editorials

Joy Brought Us Joy!

Dr. E. Faye Williams If we can’t defeat fascism, sexism or racism in our country, who are we to tell anybody else what to do? Colin...

Features

George Eastman Museum to Showcase Student Photography Exhibit

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2 days ago2 min read

George Eastman Museum to Showcase Student Photography Exhibit

The George Eastman Museum will present a new exhibition featuring creative works by student artists from the Flower City Arts Center’s...

Remembering Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, Beloved Civil Rights Advocate

Audra Kieta

Mar 33 min read

Remembering Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, Beloved Civil Rights Advocate

Dr. Hazel N. Dukes. Photo: NAACP New York State Conference Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, a trailblazing civil rights leader and longtime president...

What’s Driving the Increase in Utility Bills This Winter?

Staff Report

Mar 12 min read

What’s Driving the Increase in Utility Bills This Winter?

New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are reminding customers of the primary factors driving high...

When Business Gets Tough: Why this Rochester-based Black Business is Triumphant

Rashad J. Smith

Feb 282 min read

When Business Gets Tough: Why this Rochester-based Black Business is Triumphant

Kenneth Rivers, owner of Hooked Fish Market Every entrepreneur knows that setbacks are inevitable. Sometimes they come in the form of...

Staff Report

Feb 272 min read

Remembering Roberta Flack

Roberta Cleopatra Flack. Photo: Wikipedia Roberta Flack, the celebrated American singer and pianist renowned for her soulful...

From the Community

Applications Now Open for Monroe County Food Insecurity Project

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1 day ago2 min read

From the Community

Applications Now Open for Monroe County Food Insecurity Project

Local organizations working to combat food insecurity now have an opportunity to receive vital support as the Food Insecurity Project...

Code of Conduct Public Hearing Public Notice

Community Submission

Mar 42 min read

From the Community

Code of Conduct Public Hearing Public Notice

The Rochester Board of Education is hosting a Code of Conduct Public Hearing to discuss proposed changes to the District’s Code of...

Morehouse College Glee Club to Perform in Rochester on March 12

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Feb 282 min read

From the Community

Morehouse College Glee Club to Perform in Rochester on March 12

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation will host the renowned Morehouse College Glee Club for a special concert on Wednesday,...

City to Host Men on the Move Workforce Development Workshop

City of Rochester

Feb 272 min read

From the Community

City to Host Men on the Move Workforce Development Workshop

The City of Rochester’s Adult Workforce Development initiative in partnership with Rochester Monroe and Poverty Initiative (RMAPI) and...

Eastman School of Music Welcomes Two Jazz Faculty Members, Launches Endowed Concert Series

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Feb 264 min read

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Eastman School of Music Welcomes Two Jazz Faculty Members, Launches Endowed Concert Series

Otis Brown III (top) and Marshall Gilkes (below) Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is proud to share two new...

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Supreme Court Forces Trump to Pay Foreign Aid Groups

Hamil R. Harris

2 days ago2 min read

Supreme Court Forces Trump to Pay Foreign Aid Groups

In a 5-4 decision the United States Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to cut billions of dollars in funding and...

A Loan Shark in Your Pocket: Cellphone Cash-Advance Apps

Charlene Crowell

Mar 54 min read

A Loan Shark in Your Pocket: Cellphone Cash-Advance Apps

Fast-Growing App Usage Leaves Many Consumers Worse Off Photo by Joshua Woroniecki on Pexels.com Many Americans continue to find it...

Preventing Overdose Deaths in Black Communities

Tracie Gardner and Daliah Heller

Feb 254 min read

Preventing Overdose Deaths in Black Communities

Narcan is a prescription medication that is used to treat an opioid overdose. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer) On Dec. 8, the...

Series of Deadly Crashes Sparks Debate Over Trump Administration's Aviation Policies

Tyronda James

Feb 182 min read

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...

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Expert reveals 7 tips to keep your child safe online

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Jan 272 min read

Contributing Blog-News

Expert reveals 7 tips to keep your child safe online

Here is how you can protect your child in the cyber age Photo by Ali Pli on Unsplash The digital world plays a big role in children's...

Avoid Surging Sale Scams in 2025 With These Expert Tips

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Jan 173 min read

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Avoid Surging Sale Scams in 2025 With These Expert Tips

Online payment platform PayPal has become a prime target for scammers in recent years. With online sales bringing waves of online...

Ashley Curtis

Jan 83 min read

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The Growing Demand for Surrogacy in the U.S. Amid Rising Fertility Challenges and Legal Considerations

Surrogacy has been steadily gaining traction in the United States as more individuals and couples look for alternative family-building...

Should I Send My Child to a Rochester Private or Public School?

Ashley Curtis

Feb 11, 20243 min read

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Should I Send My Child to a Rochester Private or Public School?

Rochester is undoubtedly a bustling hub of activity and excitement, making it an ideal location to raise a family. But, as your children...

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Governor Hochul Ends Correction Officers' Strike, Terminates 2,000 Officers and Implements Employment Ban

Mary Lupien Confronts JD Vance Over Housing Crisis at National Conference

The Upcoming Gubernatorial Race and the Implications of Hochul’s Low Approval Ratings

Rochester City School District Appoints Dr. Eric Jay Rosser as Superintendent

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Foodlink and YMCA Partner to Provide Thousands of Meals at the Lewis Street Neighborhood Center

Hundreds Rally to End Child Poverty at New York State Capitol

AG James Leads Coalition Defending DEIA Policies in Schools

Barnhart Seeks Clarity on Monroe County Sheriff’s Immigration Enforcement Role

NY Corrections Officers Strike Coincides with Murder Charges Against Guards

Editorials

The Tariff Wars Affect Everyone, Especially the Low Income

Mary Lupien vs. JD Vance: The Fight for Free Speech and the Truth About America’s Housing Crisis

A wake-up call: Daylight saving time may impact your heart health

Joy Brought Us Joy!

Features

George Eastman Museum to Showcase Student Photography Exhibit

Remembering Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, Beloved Civil Rights Advocate

What’s Driving the Increase in Utility Bills This Winter?

When Business Gets Tough: Why this Rochester-based Black Business is Triumphant

Remembering Roberta Flack

From the Community

Applications Now Open for Monroe County Food Insecurity Project

Code of Conduct Public Hearing Public Notice

Morehouse College Glee Club to Perform in Rochester on March 12

City to Host Men on the Move Workforce Development Workshop

Eastman School of Music Welcomes Two Jazz Faculty Members, Launches Endowed Concert Series

National/World News

Supreme Court Forces Trump to Pay Foreign Aid Groups

A Loan Shark in Your Pocket: Cellphone Cash-Advance Apps

Preventing Overdose Deaths in Black Communities

Series of Deadly Crashes Sparks Debate Over Trump Administration's Aviation Policies

Contributing Blog/News

Expert reveals 7 tips to keep your child safe online

Avoid Surging Sale Scams in 2025 With These Expert Tips

The Growing Demand for Surrogacy in the U.S. Amid Rising Fertility Challenges and Legal Considerations

Should I Send My Child to a Rochester Private or Public School?

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