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NY Correctional Officers Strike as Guards Face Murder Charges
A strike by correctional officers across New York state has entered its 16th day, causing disruptions at more than 30 prisons. Officers...
Mar 52 min read


Rochester Opens Healing Space for Crisis Responders
Dr. Melany J. Silas-Chandler ROCHESTER, N.Y. —  A new sanctuary in Rochester is providing frontline workers with a much-needed place to...
Feb 102 min read


Nurse Navigation Program Saves $7.3 Million by Redirecting 911 Calls
City of Rochester 911 Emergency center The Nurse Navigation program has helped nearly 7,000 non-emergency 911 callers find appropriate...
Feb 61 min read


New York Residents Must Have REAL ID to Fly Starting May 2025
DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder, along with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials and Monroe County Clerk Jamie...
Feb 52 min read


Teen Artists Shine in New Exhibition at George Eastman Museum
All photos from Evoke: A Youthful Expression E voke: A Youthful Expression  is now on display at the George Eastman Museum, showcasing...
Jan 22 min read

New York AG Secures $4.4M Settlement Over Gift Card Fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday a $4.4 million settlement with Card Compliant LLC, a Kansas-based gift card...
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Excelsior Scholarship Applications Open for 2025
The Excelsior Scholarship, a groundbreaking program offering free college tuition to eligible New York State residents, is now accepting...
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Senator Samra Brouk’s Maternal Depression Screening Bill Signed Into Law
Senator Samra Brouk, D-55, Rochester In a significant step toward addressing maternal mental health and healthcare disparities, Governor...
Dec 24, 20242 min read


Rochester Clears Homeless Encampment Amid Freezing Weather; Advocates, Lawmakers Push Back
Homeless Encampment located under the S. Clinton Avenue Bridge, Rochester, NY City officials cleared a homeless encampment beneath the...
Dec 23, 20242 min read

Governor Hochul Announces $39 Million Boost for Monroe County Law Enforcement
Governor Kathy Hochul announced nearly $39 million in state funding to strengthen law enforcement and community organizations in Monroe...
Sep 9, 20242 min read


The Puerto Rican Parade of Rochester, Puerto Rican Festival Merge Creating a Stronger, Unified Celebration
We are thrilled to announce that the beloved Puerto Rican Parade will be merging with the Puerto Rican Festival, creating a unified and...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


LeBron Responds to Vasquez-Simmons Regarding Staybridge Rejection
Beatriz LeBron, the vice president of the Rochester City School Board and the executive director of the Father Tracy Advocacy Center,...
May 4, 20242 min read
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