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ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Sparking Outrage and Protests
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman on Wednesday morning, igniting widespread outrage, protests and political conflict over federal immigration enforcement tactics in the city. Renee Nicole Macklin Good The victim, shot blocks from where George Floyd was killed, was identified by city officials as Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a U.S. citizen, mother of three and resident of Minneapolis. Good was shot during a large

Staff
Jan 82 min read


AG James Leads 21-State Coalition to Stop SNAP Cuts Affecting Immigrant Families
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy that could strip food assistance from tens of thousands of lawful permanent residents, including many from immigrant and refugee communities. James is leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general challenging an October 31 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) memo that dramatically restricts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibilit

Audra Kieta
Nov 28, 20252 min read


What Happens to Immigrants’ Belongings When ICE Detains Them?
When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detains someone, the handling of their belongings and assets varies widely, often leaving detainees struggling to protect their property while in custody, according to immigration attorneys and advocacy groups. When an individual is arrested, ICE or the arresting agency confiscates the personal items they are carrying — including wallets, cash, identification documents, cellphones, keys, jewelry and personal papers. The items are

Staff
Nov 17, 20252 min read


Hochul pide moderar la retórica política tras aumento de violencia
La gobernadora de Nueva York, Kathy Hochul, instó el viernes a moderar la retórica política, advirtiendo que el uso de palabras...
Dave McCleary
Sep 13, 20252 min read
artículos en español


¿Qué Sucede con las Pertenencias de los Inmigrantes Cuando ICE los Detiene?
Cuando el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE) detiene a una persona, el manejo de sus pertenencias y bienes varía ampliamente, lo que a menudo deja a los detenidos luchando por proteger su propiedad mientras están bajo custodia, según abogados de inmigración y grupos de defensa. Cuando un individuo es arrestado, ICE o la agencia que realiza la detención confisca los objetos personales que lleva consigo —incluyendo billeteras, dinero en efectiv

Staff
Nov 17, 20253 min read


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 24, 20253 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 2, 20252 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 29, 20253 min read
Local News


ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Sparking Outrage and Protests
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman on Wednesday morning, igniting widespread outrage, protests and political conflict over federal immigration enforcement tactics in the city. Renee Nicole Macklin Good The victim, shot blocks from where George Floyd was killed, was identified by city officials as Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a U.S. citizen, mother of three and resident of Minneapolis. Good was shot during a large

Staff
Jan 82 min read


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 31, 20252 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 21, 20252 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 3, 20252 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 5, 20252 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 22, 20253 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 16, 20253 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 11, 20252 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 23, 20252 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 23, 20256 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 19, 20252 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 16, 20254 min read
In the Community


Teach For America New York Announces First-Ever Statewide Summit
Executive Director: Tia Morris ROCHESTER, NY —Teach For America New York (TFA NY) announced it is gathering educators, policymakers, and local organizations in Rochester, New York for its first Statewide Summit. Hosted at The Strathallan Hotel on April 17-18, 2026, the symposium will gather leaders committed to educational excellence for a weekend focused on advancing transformative change in classrooms and communities statewide. Rochester was selected as the host city in rec
Community Submission
23 minutes ago3 min read


THE SUMMIT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION TO SPONSOR FREE “JAZZ AT THE BEACH” SERIES
Rochester, NY - For the fourth year in a row, The Summit Federal Credit Union will be sponsoring Jazz at the Beach , a FREE series of monthly jazz concerts from May through November presented by Jazz90.1 and the Ontario Beach Park Committee. All performances begin at 7:00 pm and take place on the second Tuesday of each month at Tropix, 4775 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612. Jazz at the Beach will feature a wide variety of local and nationally recognized jazz artists. The
Community Submission
34 minutes ago2 min read


2026 Cleanup Season Kickoff at Bee Relentless Boxing
Rochester, NY — Walking For Rochester will officially launch its 2026 Community Cleanup Program with a season kickoff event on Saturday, April 4th at Bee Relentless Boxing in Rochester. Cleanup Time: 12pm – 1pm. Pizza and soft drinks served at 1:15pm. Address: 565 Blossom Rd Suite E, Rochester, NY 14610. The event will mark the beginning of the organization’s largest cleanup season to date, with more than 200 litter cleanups planned across the city from April through Septembe
Community Submission
1 day ago2 min read


Career Day at the Douglass Campus
Who: Professionals visiting with students at Andrew Langston Middle School and Northwest Junior High at Douglass What: Career Day When: Thursday, March 19, 2026 @ 9 a.m. Where: Andrew Langston Middle School and Northwest Junior High at the Douglass Campus 940 Fernwood Park, Rochester, NY 14609 Details: Andrew Langston Middle School and Northwest Middle School will host Career Day on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Douglass Campus. Approximately 70 professionals from
Community Submission
2 days ago1 min read
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