71 Additional Asylum Seekers Arrive in Rochester from New York City
There are 71 additional asylum seekers “settled in” at the Downtown Holiday Inn, according to Monroe County officials. These most recent...
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Sep 8, 20232 min read
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Kicks Off in Downtown Rochester on Saturday Evening
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 takes place from Sep. 15, 2023 through Oct. 15, 2023. However, the festivities kick off early in...
Sep 1, 20233 min read
PAB Former Executive Director Revives Sexual Harassment Claims
In recent news, Conor Dwyer Reynolds, the former Executive Director of the Police Accountability Board (PAB), has brought forth a sexual...
Sep 1, 20233 min read
Safety Net Assistance Program Sparks Heated Debate Surrounding Surplus Funds
The recent budget proposal in Monroe County, New York, has sparked a heated debate about surplus funds from the Safety Net Assistance...
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Canterra Introduces Innovative Online Cannabis Delivery for Residents of Western New York
Residents of Western New York (WNY) now have a convenient avenue to access adult-use recreational cannabis products with the launch of...
Aug 16, 20233 min read
New Law Gives People with Criminal Histories a Better Chance at Jobs
A new law has been passed in Monroe County to help people with criminal histories find jobs more easily. This law, called the Fair Chance...
Aug 3, 20231 min read
The Puerto Rican Fest Is Here for its 53rd Celebration
The eagerly anticipated 53rd Puerto Rican Festival this year, providing three days of live music, food, cultural events and much more,...
Aug 3, 20232 min read
Latin-born Immigrant Historically Becomes Local Family Court Judge
The Honorable Maria Cubillos Reed became the first Latin-born immigrant to serve as a Monroe County Family Court Justice upon taking the...
Jul 28, 20231 min read
2nd Annual International Day of Salsa Celebration Returns to the International Plaza Sunday
The International Plaza will come alive Sunday with a full day of live salsa music, dancing, and delicious Latin favorites such as...
Jul 17, 20233 min read
What’s Next for Guaranteed Basic Income Program?
The City of Rochester applications process for the Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot program(GBI) has ended. However, if you were one of the...
Jul 17, 20233 min read
¿Qué sigue para el Programa de Ingreso Básico Garantizado?
El proceso de solicitud del Programa Piloto de Ingreso Básico Garantizado (GBI) de la Ciudad de Rochester ha terminado. Sin embargo, si...
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Isaiah Santiago, SOTA Grad Wins in Rochester School Board Primary Election
“We made history! Youngest elected in the history of Rochester, New York. Thank you to everyone, we made it happen,” said Isaiah...
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