Category: City, Featured News
Largest Minority Class Set to Join Ranks of RFD
Aug 31, 2020
Staff reports (Versión en español abajo.) The Rochester Fire Department is expecting to welcome the largest minority group of new...
RCSD Explains Reopening Plans
Aug 19, 2020
Staff reports (Versión en español abajo.) The Rochester City School District is holding five virtual sessions to explain its reopening...
Test Negative for COVID-19? Keep That Mask On
Aug 19, 2020
Test Negative for COVID-19? Keep That Mask On By: Patti Singer pattisinger@miniorityreporter.net (Versión en español abajo.) More than...
Monroe County Legislature Fails to Vote on Ortiz Appointment
Aug 12, 2020
Patti Singer pattisinger@minorityreporter.net (Versión en español abajo.) The Board of Elections remains without a permanent Democratic...
Dry Spell Ends in Flash Floods, Morelle Introduces Leglislation to Help Businesses Impacted by Flooding
Jul 14, 2020
After an extended dry spell in Upstate New York, the rain we were wishing for finally delivered. Unfortunately, it was a bit more than most...
RPD Identifies First Wave of Arrests After Rally
Jun 03, 2020
Staff reports The Rochester Police Department identified the 13 people arrested following the May 30 protest that started peacefully at...
RCSD Student, Once Conjoined Twin, is Celebrated as She Graduates
Jun 02, 2020
By Tyronda James tyrondajames@minorityreporter.net Nasmil Campusano, separated 20 years ago from her conjoined twin Jazmin, was celebrated...
Families Urged to Collect Meals to Last Through Holiday Weekend
May 21, 2020
Staff reports In observance of Memorial Day on May 25, the Rochester City School District schools providing pack-and-go breakfast, lunch,...
How Should City Spend $7.5M in COVID-19 Aid?
May 01, 2020
Staff reports The city is seeking input on how to use money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in response to...
City Asks Residents to Hit “Pause” on Sprucing Up Neighborhoods
Apr 29, 2020
Staff reports As tempting as it is to join with neighbors and make your street pretty for spring and summer, the city is urging residents...