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Latino Trump supporters having buyers remorse since 2024 election
Latino voters helped deliver a historic boost to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, giving him nearly half of their votes...
Dave McCleary
Aug 182 min read
Family, Community Mourn East High Graduate Killed in Crash
The family of Ricardo Carrero Chico, who was tragically killed in a car accident, started a GoFundMe campaign to help with funeral...
Staff
Jul 272 min read
Beloved Rochester Jazz Icon Chuck Mangione Dies at 84
The Rochester community and music lovers around the world are mourning the loss of legendary jazz musician Chuck Mangione, who passed...
veronicasizer
Jul 252 min read
Rochester officials step up safety efforts in North Clinton Avenue corridor
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans and Police Chief David Smith have launched a series of targeted actions to combat drug activity, gun...
Audra Kieta
Jul 232 min read
artículos en español
Autoridades de Rochester intensifican esfuerzos de seguridad en el corredor de North Clinton Avenue
El alcalde de Rochester, Malik Evans, y el jefe de la Policía, David Smith, han puesto en marcha una serie de acciones específicas para...
Audra Kieta
Jul 243 min read
La Liga de Mujeres Votantes Promueve la Guía Electoral VOTE411 Antes de las Primarias del 24 de Junio
A medida que se acercan las elecciones primarias del 24 de junio, la Liga de Mujeres Votantes del Área Metropolitana de Rochester...
Staff
Jun 22 min read
Líderes Comunitarios Rechazan Visita del "Zar de la Frontera" Tom Homan a Rochester en Medio del Debate por el Estatus de Ciudad Santuario
Rochester se encuentra en el centro de una creciente tormenta política nacional, luego de que líderes comunitarios alzaran su voz en...
Dave McCleary
Apr 293 min read
La leyenda de la salsa, Jose Alberto "El Canario", inaugurará el Festival Puertorriqueño 2025 en Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — El Festival Puertorriqueño 2025 está a la vuelta de la esquina, y los organizadores lo inaugurarán con una noche llena...
The Puerto Rican Festival Inc.
Apr 231 min read
Local News
WXXI Names Julio Sáenz as First Chief Content Officer Amid Federal Funding Cuts
WXXI Public Media has appointed Julio Sáenz as its first Chief Content Officer, a move station leaders say signals a bold commitment to...
Staff
Jul 312 min read
Video Shows ICE Detaining U.S. Citizen in Rochester, Sparking Outcry
A viral video showing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detaining a U.S. citizen in Rochester has sparked outrage...
Staff
Jun 212 min read
Delgado Challenges Hochul in 2026 Gubernatorial Primary, Emphasizing Afro-Latino Identity and Working-Class Roots
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado officially launched his campaign Monday to unseat Governor Kathy Hochul in the 2026 Democratic...
Dave McCleary
Jun 32 min read
League of Women Voters Promotes VOTE411 Election Guide Ahead of June 24 Primary
As the June 24 primary election approaches, the League of Women Voters of the Rochester Metropolitan Area (LWV-RMA) is encouraging local...
Staff
Jun 21 min read
National/World News
President Trump Enacts Broad Travel Ban Impacting 19 Nations
On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation instituting a comprehensive travel ban that fully restricts...
Staff
Jun 52 min read
A World Pope: Francis's Ministry Crossed Borders and Boundaries
Pope Francis, the first pope from Latin America, died Monday, leaving behind a legacy that wove together humility, global solidarity and...
Audra Kieta
Apr 223 min read
Senate Gives Big Banks $21B Gift From Consumers’ Wallets
205 million consumers will be harmed if House agrees to undo CFPB’s overdraft rule While news headlines continue to focus on the chaos,...
Charlene Crowell
Apr 163 min read
Judge Allows Trump Administration's Immigrant Registry to Proceed Sparking Outcry from Civil Rights Groups
A federal judge on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to move forward with a controversial new policy requiring undocumented...
Dave McCleary
Apr 112 min read
Editorials
A Tribute to Pope Francis, December 17, 1936-April 21, 2025
Jorge Mario Bergoglio came into the world at a time when fascism was on the rise, dictators were gaining their foothold, sovereign...
George Payne
Apr 232 min read
Black Voters Matter and the King Center Unite to Create New Generation of Activists
Now that Donald Trump is back in the White House, he has moved with all deliberate speed to dismantle all the hard-earned Civil Rights,...
Barrington M. Salmon
Apr 236 min read
THE CONTRERAS REPORT: From Little Rock to MAGA: The Long Shadow of American Racism
Former Arkansas Governor Orville Faubus will be remembered as the white man who defied President Dwight D. Eisenhower over whether Black...
Raoul Lowery Contreras
Apr 192 min read
Eliminating Women in Power
David W. Marshall In 2024, four women held the rank of four-star general or admiral. One year later, in 2025, there are none. This is...
David W. Marshall
Apr 164 min read
In the Community
La Casita Cultural Center presenta Corpórea: Una nueva exposición de arte que explora la sanación, la identidad y el cuerpoEvento inaugural el 12 de septiembre
Syracuse, N.Y.— La Casita Cultural presentará Corpórea, una poderosa exposición de arte que explora los temas de sanación, identidad y...
Community Submission
10 minutes ago2 min read
City Issues RFP to Update Climate Action Plans, Calls for Community-wide Involvement
City of Rochester-Downtown The City of Rochester is seeking qualified consultants to update its Municipal and Communitywide Climate...
Community Submission
2 days ago2 min read
MONROE COUNTY ANNOUNCES “HONORING OUR WORKERS -LEISURE FOR LESS” WEEK
Leisure For Less Week from September 1-7, 2025 MONROE COUNTY, NY — In honor of Labor Day, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and members...
Community Submission
2 days ago2 min read
City of Rochester and Monroe County Leaders Announce HEARTSafe Rochester Initiative Alongside First Responders
During “First Responders Day” at today’s Rochester Red Wings home game, City and County leaders announced the launch of the HEARTSafe...
Community Submission
3 days ago2 min read
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